The Cross-Country Adventure Continues as 11 Teams Revealed for Season 11 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, beginning July 8 on CTV

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To tweet this release:  thelede.ca/sy2bcj TORONTO (June 25, 2025) – Celebrating the thrill of adventure and heart-pounding competition, the country’s #1 program and most-watched summer series THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is back for Season 11. Hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist Jon Montgomery, 11 new dynamic and determined teams from all parts of Canada take their mark for one epic adventure beginning Tuesday, July 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app, and streaming next day on Crave. Season 11 kicks off in Edmonton, where Season 10 finalists Katie and Taylor won it all, with the new teams converging at Commonwealth Stadium to begin their journey of a lifetime. Later in the season, for the first time ever in THE AMAZING RACE CANADA history, the series reaches the Arctic Ocean while visiting the Northwest Territories. The winning team of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA’s eleventh season receives two 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, a trip around the world, as well as a $250,000 cash prize courtesy of FUZE Iced Tea, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA champions. The 11 teams competing on Season 11 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are: Jesse & Jonathon Lifelong fans of the race, these best friends are representing their 2SLGBTQIA+ community and want to look fabulous doing it. Jesse is also racing in memory of his late father, who loved watching the show, and had dreamed to one day run it with one of his kids. Jesse Harink (he/him) Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alta. Current: Vancouver Occupation: Human Resources Instagram: @jesseharink   Jonathon Braun (he/him) Hometown: Woodlawn, Ont. Current: Vancouver Occupation: Lawyer (Non-Profit Legal Director) Instagram: @jonbraun91 Grace & Joe These sibling besties are running this race for their family and Indigenous community. Grace is also a Canadian Screen Award nominated actress who has worked alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant, Hilary Swank in ALASKA DAILY, and Forest Whitaker in How It Ends. Grace Dove (she/her) Hometown: Prince George, BC Current: Vancouver Occupation: Actress Instagram: @_gracedove Joe Syme (he/him) Hometown: Prince George, BC Current: Prince George, BC Occupation: Diamond Driller Instagram: @joe_syme Skylene & Blair Overcoming addiction and showing courage in the face of adversity, this married couple aims to inspire their Indigenous communities by showing after every struggle, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Blair a.k.a. “Superfan Magoo” is also a frequent face at Edmonton Oilers’ hockey games, hyping up fans. Skylene “Nipîy” Gladue (she/her) Hometown: Edmonton Current: Edmonton Occupation: Theatre Performer Instagram: @nipiy_iskwew Blair “Superfan Magoo” Gladue (he/him) Hometown: Edmonton Current: Edmonton Occupation: Entertainer Instagram: @superfanmagoo Osas & Esosa For these brothers, competing on the race is more than just a challenge – it’s a mission shaped by their immigration journey from Nigeria to Calgary. Now, they are determined to honour their late father’s dream of exploring Canada as a family. Osas Igbinosun (he/him) Hometown: Calgary Current: Calgary Occupation: Musician and DevOps Engineer Instagram: @Osasioo Esosa Igbinosun (he/him) Hometown: Calgary Current: Calgary Occupation: Utility Arborist Instagram: @esojoe2 Rebecca & Rebecca Growing up in small northern communities, these best friends with an unshakeable bond learned resilience and resourcefulness early on. “The Rebecca’s” are racing for the people that shaped them, striving to inspire Indigenous youth and people of colour – proving their voices matter. Rebecca Merasty (she/her) Hometown: Meadow Lake, Sask. Current: Vancouver Occupation: Model Instagram: @rebeccarene_m Rebecca Watt (she/her) Hometown: Wrigley, N.W.T. Current: Vancouver Occupation: Strategic Lead for Indigenous Wellness Programs Instagram: @rebeccaekenale Brendan & Sam THE AMAZING RACE CANADA brought these former racers together, and now Brendan (Season 8) and Sam (Season 10) are back as a dating couple seeking race redemption. Not taking this second chance lightly, they are ready to conquer this competition and claim victory! Brendan McDougall (he/him) Hometown: McDougall, Ont. Current: McDougall, Ont. Occupation: Engineered Sales Instagram: @mcdougally Sam May (she/her) Hometown: Toronto Current: McDougall, Ont. Occupation: Event Planner Instagram: @sam_may1 EB & Blake Hungry for adventure, these ultra-competitive brothers with Guyanese, Jamaican and Cuban roots are well-travelled and ready to put their brotherhood to the test for the ultimate bragging rights – and breaking stereotypes while doing it. EB Burnett (he/him) Hometown: Toronto Current: Hamilton, Ont. Occupation: Model Instagram: @ebquartz Blake Burnett (he/him) Hometown: Toronto Current: Toronto Occupation: Bar Manager & Model Instagram: @italblizz  Ika & Demetres Canadian reality TV stars, this married couple met on Season 5 of BIG BROTHER CANADA and are ready to fulfill their dream of competing on the race to show their young boys that with determination anything is possible. Ika Wong (she/her) Hometown: Toronto Current: Toronto Occupation: Content Creator Instagram: @theikawong Demetres Giannitsos (he/him) Hometown: Toronto Current: Toronto Occupation: Real Estate Agent Instagram: @demetres_gia   Michele & Aditi Loud, proud, and unapologetically themselves, these cousins are ready to honour their loved ones while inspiring women – especially young South Asian girls – to believe in themselves and embrace their unique spark. The two also competed on FAMILY FEUD CANADA and Michele recently represented Millennials on CTV’s BATTLE OF THE GENERATIONS. Michele Peter (she/her) Hometown: Scarborough/Toronto Current: Toronto Occupation: Social Worker and Event Host/Emcee Instagram: @missionswithmcmichie Aditi Deonarine (she/her) Hometown: Toronto Current: Toronto Occupation: Social Worker and Artist Instagram: @no_star_like_thee Louis & Marie Proving that family bonds and determination can conquer anything, this mother-son duo is here to flex for the grandkids and show that grandma and dad are the ultimate dream team. Inspiring single mothers and women 50+, Marie is the first grandmother to compete on the race. Louis Octeau-Piché (he/him) Hometown: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. Current: Hudson, Que. Occupation: Actor Instagram: @louisocteaupiche Marie Octeau (she/her) Hometown: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. Current: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. Occupation: Real Estate Broker Instagram: @marieocteau Lacey & Celia These East Coast sisters are the first team to represent P.E.I. in race history and are competing in honour of their late father and aim to shed light on the often-taboo topics of suicide, mental health, vulnerability, and the importance of sharing your struggles. Lacey Koughan (she/her) Hometown: Charlottetown, P.E.I. Current: Charlottetown, P.E.I. Occupation: Business Owner Instagram: @lacekoughan Celia Koughan (she/her) Hometown: Charlottetown, P.E.I. Current: Toronto Occupation: Actor Instagram: @_celiaowen_ In the Season 11 premiere of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Tuesday, July 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app, and streams next day on Crave), titled “Canada Is Something Special”, eleven teams begin the adventure of a lifetime as THE AMAZING RACE CANADA returns to Edmonton, Alberta., where last season’s winners were crowned. Teams step over the edge and their patience and precision are put to the test. In Red Deer, Alberta, it all comes down to timing and Racers need to find their rhythm. For more information on the teams competing on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, including team videos and exclusive content, visit CTV.ca/TheAmazingRaceCanada. As the go-to resource for the series, CTV.ca also includes full episodes and interviews throughout the upcoming season. To help viewers get race-ready, CTV.ca and the CTV app’s Summer Hub features past seasons of Canada’s favourite summertime adventure, available with no subscription or sign-in required. As previously announced, Chevrolet returns to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for the eleventh consecutive season, continuing as the longest-running partner for the series. Joining Chevrolet are returning partners Expedia^®, Desjardins Group, Paramount Pictures, and BOOST^®, alongside new partners FUZE Iced Tea, and Specsavers Canada. Season 10 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was the #1 program overall among total viewers for the full 2023-24 broadcast year, with a season average of 1.3 million viewers. It also closed out its milestone tenth consecutive year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among the key A25-54 demo. The series has amassed a total of 46 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 28 wins during the past 10 seasons. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. in association with CTV. For Insight, John Brunton is Executive Producer and Mark Lysakowski is Executive Producer and Showrunner. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Danielle Pearson is Executive Producer and Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. Source: Numeris, TARC Season 10, July 4, 2024 – Sept. 19, 2024; Broadcast Year 2023-24 (Aug. 29, 2023-Aug. 27, 2024). Ranking based on commercial stations only.