Anticipating the G8 summit , Prime Minister Harper explained that " Huntsville is a jewel in the Canadian Shield and an ideal location for this gathering of world leaders . " When the G8 meets in Ontario in 2010 , Harper said , " Our international guests will be charmed by the uniquely Canadian beauty of the region . " Canada hosted other international events in the same year , including : The summit was the second time it has occurred with an Olympic event in the same country . The 14th G7 summit was held Toronto and in the same year as the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary
14th G7 summit
14th G7 summit
36th G8 summit