Based on the global Amazing Race franchise, The Amazing Race Canada is a thrilling Canadian adventure reality game show that challenges teams to race across the country through intense tasks, travel, and strategy. The Amazing Race Canada Season 11, created and aired by CTV, officially premiered on July 8, 2025, with episodes streaming the next day on @CraveCanada. Now in its eleventh season, the show continues to captivate audiences with new teams, fresh locations, and high-stakes competition.
We witnessed some incredible compatibility, understanding, and coordination between the pairs as recently as the previous show aired. Nevertheless, we have witnessed various off-tracking and challenges along the way, and we have watched how the pairings have cheerfully handled each challenge.
How The Amazing Race Canada Works: Game Format & Team Elimination
The Race starts with a set number of teams; for the current season 11, the show started with 11 teams. Each team consists of two people who are related to one another in some way. They can be friends, colleagues, partners, or couples.
Each season is broken up into several legs, during which teams travel to various locations and carry out a variety of tasks. Teams must then follow hints and Route Markers to the many locations and tasks they will encounter. The teams may choose to walk between these locations, or they may take commercial and chartered aircraft, boats, trains, taxis, buses, and vehicles rented by the competition.
Each leg is completed with a twelve-hour pit stop, during which teams can rest and those that come last are gradually eliminated until only three teams are left. Most legs have three obstacles or more, usually a roadblock, a diversion, and a route information task. Teams that arrive at the Pit Stop first are frequently given rewards from the show’s sponsors.
The top three teams in each leg compete in the final leg, and the first pair to cross the line of victory wins the grand prize, which entails two Chevrolet cars, CA$250,000 in cash, and other sponsored prizes.
Meet the Contestants of The Amazing Race Canada Season 11 (2025)
The cast of The Amazing Race Canada Season 11 was officially revealed on June 25, 2025. Among the diverse group of teams are familiar faces and new challengers. Notable participants include married Big Brother Canada alumni Ika Wong and Demetres Giannitsos, dating duo Brendan McDougall (Season 8) and Sam May (Season 10), acclaimed actress Grace Dove, and Edmonton Oilers superfan Blair Gladue—widely known as Superfan Magoo.
Here’s a look at all the competing teams:
| Contestants | Age | Relationship | Hometown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan McDougall & Sam May | 32 & 25 | Dating | McDougall & Toronto, Ontario | Participating |
| EB Burnett & Blake Burnett | – | Brothers | Toronto, Ontario | Participating |
| Grace Dove & Joe Syme | 33 & 35 | Siblings | Prince George, British Columbia | Participating |
| Ika Wong & Demetres Giannitsos | 40 & 33 | Married | Toronto, Ontario | Participating |
| Jesse Harink & Jonathon Braun | 36 & 33 | Friends | Sherwood Park & Woodlawn, Ontario | Participating |
| Lacey Koughan & Celia Koughan | 26 & 29 | Sisters | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Participating |
| Louis Octeau Piché & Marie Octeau | – | Mother & Son | Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec | Participating |
| Michele Peter & Aditi Deonarine | 35 & 40 | Cousins | Toronto, Ontario | Participating |
| Osas Igbinosun & Esosa Igbinosun | 31 & 35 | Brothers | Edmonton, Alberta | Participating |
| Rebecca Merasty & Rebecca Ekenale Watt | 34 & 31 | Friends | Vancouver, British Columbia | Participating |
| Skylene Gladue & Blair Gladue | 51 | Married | Edmonton, Alberta | Participating |
Note: Ages and hometowns are listed as per the most recent update.
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Full Team Lineup for The Amazing Race Canada 2025: Photos and Instagram Profiles Included
💼 Jesse & Jonathon – Best Friends Representing with Pride
Lifelong fans of The Amazing Race, Jesse and Jonathon are proudly representing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Jesse is running in memory of his late father, who always dreamed of racing with one of his children.
- Jesse Harink (he/him) – HR Professional
Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alta. → Vancouver
📸 @jesseharink - Jonathan Braun (he/him) – Lawyer (Non-Profit Legal Director)
🏠 Woodlawn, Ont. → Vancouver
📸 @jonbraun91
🎬 Grace & Joe – Sibling Team with Star Power
Grace, a Canadian Screen Award-nominated actress, and her brother Joe are racing to honour their family and Indigenous roots.
- Grace Dove (she/her) – Actress
Hometown: Prince George, BC → Vancouver
📸 @_gracedove - Joe Syme (he/him) – Diamond Driller
🏠 & Current: Prince George, BC
📸 @joe_syme
💙 Skylene & Blair – Resilience and Indigenous Pride
This married couple is racing to inspire Indigenous communities, overcoming past struggles and sharing their message of hope. Blair is known as “Superfan Magoo” at Edmonton Oilers games.
- Skylene Nipîy Gladue (she/her) – Theatre Performer
Hometown: Current: Edmonton
📸 @nipiy_iskwew - Blair “Superfan Magoo” Gladue (he/him) – Entertainer
🏠 & Current: Edmonton
📸 @superfanmagoo
🌍 Osas & Esosa – Brothers on a Mission
Nigerian-Canadian brothers Osas and Esosa are honoring their father’s dream of exploring Canada while celebrating their immigrant journey.
- Osas Igbinosun (he/him) – Musician & DevOps Engineer
Hometown: Current: Calgary
📸 @Osasioo - Esosa Igbinosun (he/him) – Utility Arborist
🏠 & Current: Calgary
📸 @esojoe2
🤝 Rebecca & Rebecca – Besties from the North
These two best friends—both named Rebecca—are determined to represent northern communities and empower Indigenous youth and people of colour.
- Rebecca Merasty (she/her) – Model
Hometown: Meadow Lake, Sask. → Vancouver
📸 @rebeccarene_m - Rebecca Watt (she/her) – Indigenous Wellness Program Lead
🏠 Wrigley, N.W.T. → Vancouver
📸 @rebeccaekenale
💕 Brendan & Sam – Former Racers Turned Couple
Returning as a dating couple, these former Amazing Race Canada contestants from Seasons 8 and 10 are ready for redemption—and a win!
- Brendan McDougall (he/him) – Engineered Sales
Hometown: Current: McDougall, Ont.
📸 @mcdougally - Sam May (she/her) – Event Planner
🏠 Toronto → McDougall, Ont.
📸 @sam_may1
🔥 EB & Blake – Bold, Competitive Brothers
These well-traveled brothers with Caribbean heritage are racing to break stereotypes, show strength in diversity, and win bragging rights.
- EB Burnett (he/him) – Model
Hometown: Toronto → Hamilton, Ont.
📸 @ebquartz - Blake Burnett (he/him) – Bar Manager & Model
🏠 & Current: Toronto
📸 @italblizz
📺 Ika & Demetres – Reality TV Royalty
Fan-favorites from Big Brother Canada Season 5, this married couple is chasing a new dream—this time on The Amazing Race Canada.
- Ika Wong (she/her) – Content Creator
Hometown: Current: Toronto
📸 @theikawong - Demetres Giannitsos (he/him) – Real Estate Agent
🏠 & Current: Toronto
📸 @demetres_gia
💥 Michele & Aditi – Loud, Proud, and Unstoppable
Cousins Michele and Aditi are here to uplift South Asian women, celebrate uniqueness, and honor family. You might recognize them from Family Feud Canada or Battle of the Generations.
- Michele Peter (she/her) – Social Worker & Emcee
Hometown: Scarborough/Toronto → Toronto
📸 @missionswithmcmichie - Aditi Deonarine (she/her) – Social Worker & Artist
🏠 & Current: Toronto
📸 @no_star_like_thee
👩👦 Louis & Marie – The Ultimate Family Team
Marie makes history as the first grandmother to join the race! This mother-son duo is in it for family, strength, and legacy.
- Louis Octeau-Piché (he/him) – Actor
Hometown: Vaudreuil-Dorion → Hudson, Que.
📸 @louisocteaupiche - Marie Octeau (she/her) – Real Estate Broker
🏠 & Current: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.
📸 @marieocteau
🌊 Lacey & Celia – Sisters from P.E.I. Making History
Lacey and Celia are the first team from Prince Edward Island to ever compete. They’re racing in honor of their late father and advocating for mental health awareness.
- Lacey Koughan (she/her) – Business Owner
Hometown & Current: Charlottetown, P.E.I.
📸 @lacekoughan - Celia Koughan (she/her) – Actor
🏠 Charlottetown, P.E.I. → Toronto
📸 @celiaowen
Conclusion:
Get ready for an exciting ride as 11 incredible teams take on The Amazing Race Canada Season 11! From inspiring stories to fierce competition, this season is all about heart, adventure, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss the premiere on July 8, 2025, only on CTV! 🏁✨ #AmazingRaceCanada #Season11
