Canada’s Ultimate Challenge
is a competition reality format that turns the entire country into a giant obstacle course. Six extraordinary coaches will guide and mentor teams of everyday Canadians at site-specific physical challenges in a unique competition structure. The coaches include: sprinting legend and two-time Olympic champion, Donovan Bailey; Mohawk Olympian in water polo and advocate for Indigenous sport, Waneek Horn-Miller; six-time Olympic medallist in cycling and speed skating, Clara Hughes; three-time Olympic speed skater Gilmore Junio; former captain of Canada’s Olympic bronze medal-winning rugby sevens team, Jen Kish; and NFL Super Bowl Champion and competitive cyclist, Luke Willson.
Hosted by professional snowboarded Craig McMorris and sportscaster Nikki Reyes, 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. Throughout the eight-episode series, the superstar Canadian coaches will make strategic decisions and motivate their players to victory. In the end, only one team will win CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!
Watch the Full Season of Canada’s Ultimate Challenge on CBC Gem
Dear Team Black, Thank you:
🖤 Luke “jobs done” Willson for giving me a voice, constantly reminding me of my worth, “waking me up” and creating a space for me to become the leader, I always knew I could be, so I could prove it to myself.
Your dedication to us throughout this process has been more that any of us could have imagined. It is an honour to know you! 🏴☠️
🖤 Warnick aka War Machine for your strength and trust. Always supporting me. I’m grateful that we got to work together and allow the world to experience your greatness. So proud to call you my sister. 🤜🤛🏿
🖤 Vinny aka Vincenzo for your ambition and trust. Your maturity helped us all adjust and bond as a team quickly. Always remember you were CHOSEN to be on this team and for that, among many reasons, you will always be my hero! 🦸🏽♂️
🖤Bradley aka Bradford, aka Bradson aka B-Rad for your inspiration and respect. We all need friends that remind us that there are no limits. We clicked from minute 1 on the journey and I am grateful for the friendship of trust we have built.
🖤🧡 Kenny “that’s my” Ho!! For your energy, your optimism and your humility.
🧡🧡🧡🧡 Team Orange, for your grit and your quiet determination. It was an honour to have to go head to head in the finals with you, you made us earn it!! 🫡🫡🫡🫡
Love and respect all of you!