Canada's Ultimate Challenge

Synopsis

Six extraordinary coaches will guide and mentor teams of everyday Canadians at site-specific physical challenges in a unique competition structure. Each episode will take place at an iconic Canadian location where the teams will compete in spectacular Solo, Tandem or Team challenges that test them physically and mentally. In the end, only one team will win Canada's Ultimate Challenge.

First Air Date: 2023-02-16

Last Air Date: 2025-04-17

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 22

Networks: CBC Television, CBC Gem

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Top Cast

Brandon Gonez as Self - Host
Craig McMorris as Self (Host)
Nikki Reyes as Self (Host)
Donovan Bailey as Self (Coach)
Waneek Horn-Miller as Self (Coach)
Luke Willson as Self (Coach)
Gilmore Junio as Self (Coach)
Jen Kish as Self (Coach)
Clara Hughes as Self (Coach)

Seasons

Season 1 (2023) - (8 Episodes)

Season 2 (2024) - (7 Episodes)

Season 3 (2025) - (7 Episodes)

Season 1 (2023)

Canada turns into a giant obstacle course in this competition reality series. Showcasing iconic locations, six teams are coached through grueling physical challenges by Canadian sports heroes.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Squamish, B.C. (2023-02-16)

Players travel to Whistler Olympic Park for the inaugural team challenge, the Ski Jump Relay Race. Next they head to Squamish, where coaches select solo Players to compete in the High Ropes challenge.
Ep. 2: Hinton, Alta. (2023-02-23)

Pairs compete in the River Raft Supply Dash on the raging Athabasca River, then solos climb high for the Towering Tree challenge. Next stop, a working ranch for the Roll in the Hay team challenge.
Ep. 3: Carcross, Yukon (2023-03-02)

Pairs compete in the Handcar Hustle at Carcross Station, teams Bridge Build and Supply Carry above the Yukon River, and finally the solo Fat Tire Desert Bike Race. A Player Shuffle surprises everyone.
Ep. 4: Kelowna, BC (2023-03-09)

The Teams travel to Kelowna, BC, for the Plane Pull, the tandem Rosé Roll, and the solo Trestle Trip challenge; the competition intensifies in the first elimination round and one team is sent home.
Ep. 5: Thousand Islands, ON (2023-03-16)

Before the competition gets underway in the Thousand Islands ON, teams react to surprising coaching changes. Players compete in three challenges in, on, and over the water, and a second team goes home.
Ep. 6: Quebec City, QC (2023-03-23)

In Quebec City, solo players rappel Le Château Frontenac, duos breach La Citadelle, and teams carry water up 487 stairs at Montmorency Falls. A coach’s advantage is on the line; a 3rd team goes home.
Ep. 7: The Semi-Finals: Sudbury, ON (2023-03-30)

In the semi-finals, solo Players do the Smokestack Climb in Sudbury; the teams go 750m underground in Mine Rescue; and pairs complete in a Sea-Doo Slalom tubing course. Only two teams make the cut.
Ep. 8: The Championship: The Maritimes (2023-04-06)

In the final nail-biter, players go for broke in 3 team-only challenges: Lobster Haul off the Confederation Bridge; Fundy Mud Sled-and-Slide in Hopewell Rocks; and Cape Cliffhanger at Cape Enrage, NB.