List of gridiron football teams in Canada

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This is a list of gridiron football teams in Canada.

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Professional teams

Active leagues

Canadian football

Canadian Football League
Active teams
TeamCityEstablished Grey Cups Notes
BC Lions Vancouver, British Columbia 19546
Calgary Stampeders Calgary, Alberta 19358Renamed from Bronks to Stampeders in 1944.
Edmonton Elks Edmonton, Alberta 194913Renamed from Eskimos to Elks in 2021
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton, Ontario 19508The Hamilton Wildcats and Hamilton Tigers merged in 1950 to form the Tiger-Cats
Montreal Alouettes Montreal, Quebec 19467The Baltimore Stallions moved to Montreal after the 1995 season and were renamed the Montreal Alouettes. The new club assumed the history of all past professional clubs in Montreal. [1]
Ottawa Redblacks Ottawa, Ontario 20141The Redblacks are the third CFL Team in Ottawa after the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Ottawa Renegades.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Regina, Saskatchewan 19104Renamed from Regina Rugby Club to Regina Roughriders in 1923 and from Regina to Saskatchewan in 1947.
Toronto Argonauts Toronto, Ontario 187317
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg, Manitoba 193012The Winnipeg Winnipegs and the Winnipeg St. Johns merged to become the Winnipeg 'Pegs in 1933. Renamed from 'Pegs to Blue Bombers in 1936.
Defunct teams
TeamCityExisted Grey Cups Notes
Atlantic Schooners Halifax, Nova Scotia 19840Never played a game.
Ottawa Renegades Ottawa, Ontario 2002-050Suspended operations after 2005 season.
Ottawa Rough Riders Ottawa, Ontario 1876-19969Folded after 1996 season.

Indoor football/arena football

Arena Football League
Defunct team
TeamCityExistence Arena Bowls Notes
Toronto Phantoms Toronto, Ontario 2001-020Folded after 2002 season.


Can- Am Indoor Football League

Defunct Teams

TeamCityExistence Championships Notes
Niagara Spartans Niagara, Ontario 2017-180Folded during the 2017-18 season.

Defunct leagues

American football

American Football Conference
TeamCityExistenceChampionshipsNotes
Sarnia Golden Bears Sarnia, Ontario 19611League dissolved before the 1962 season.
Continental Football League
TeamCityExistenceChampionshipsNotes
Montreal Beavers Montreal, Quebec 1966-670
Toronto Rifles Toronto, Ontario 1965-670
United Football League
TeamCityExistenceChampionshipsNotes
Quebec Rifles Montreal, Quebec 19640
World Football League
TeamCityExistenceChampionshipsNotes
Toronto Northmen Toronto, Ontario 19740Never played a game because of the Canadian Football Act. Moved to Memphis in 1974.
World League of American Football
TeamCityExistence World Bowls Notes
Montreal Machine Montreal, Quebec 1991-920WLAF suspended operations after 1992 season. When it returned in 1995, all North American teams had been folded.

Semi-professional/senior

American Football

Empire Football League

Active teams
TeamCityEstablishedEFL ChampionshipsNotes
Ottawa Demon Deacons Ottawa, Ontario
Quebec Titans Châteauguay, Quebec 2008Renamed from Chateauguay Titans to Quebec Titans in 2008.
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistenceEFL ChampionshipsNotes
Montreal Condors Montreal, Quebec 1990-Renamed from Voyageurs to Condors in 1994.
Ottawa Bootleggers Ottawa, Ontario 1988; 1991–920Left the Empire Football League after 1988 season and rejoined the league in 1991. The Bootleggers folded after the 1992 season.

Mid Continental Football League

Defunct teams
TeamCityExistenceMCFL ChampionshipsNotes
Toronto Athletics Toronto, Ontario 1

North American Football League

Active teams
TeamCityEstablishedNAFL ChampionshipsNotes
British Columbia Spartans Langley, British Columbia 20080
London Silverbacks London, Ontario 20070
Tri-City Titans Kitchener, Ontario 20070
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistedNAFL ChampionshipsNotes
Hamilton Screaming Eagles Hamilton, Ontario

Canadian Football

Canadian Major Football League

Active teams
Alberta Football League
TeamCityEstablished Sid Forster Memorial Trophy CMFL ChampionshipsLeague ChampionshipsNotes
Airdrie Irish Airdrie, Alberta 201500
Calgary Gators Calgary, Alberta 199701
Calgary Wolfpack Calgary, Alberta 1989312
Central Alberta Buccaneers Lacombe, Alberta 200200Previously known as Red Deer Buccaneers
St. Albert Stars St. Albert, Alberta 201300
Fort McMurray Monarchs Fort Mcmurray, Alberta 201411
Grande Prairie Drillers Grande Prairie, Alberta 200400
Lloydminster Vandals Lloydminster, Alberta 200412
Parkland Predators Spruce Grove, Alberta 200800
Northern Football Conference
TeamCityEstablished Sid Forster Memorial Trophy CMFL Championships Plaunte Memorial Trophy (NFC) ChampionshipsNotes
North Bay Bulldogs North Bay, Ontario
Oakville Longhorns Oakville, Ontario 1978314Suspended operations for 2009. Returned 2010 Season.
Ottawa Invaders Ottawa, Ontario 201000Previously known as the Ottawa Invaders 2010-2017
Sarnia Imperials Sarnia, Ontario 200600
Steel City Patriots Hamilton, Ontario 2014
Sudbury Spartans Sudbury, Ontario 1952018Previously known as Sudbury Hardrocks from 1952-67. Team suspended operations from 2007-2010. Returned 2011 Season.
Toronto Raiders Toronto, Ontario 199200Previously known as Toronto Eagles from 1992–97, Markham Raiders from 1998-2005.
GTA All-Stars Toronto, Ontario 200135Previously known as Megacity Maddogs from 2001–05 and Toronto Maddogs from 2006-2010.
Tri-City Outlaws Kitchener, Ontario 200313
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistenceCMFL Championships AFL/MFL/NFC ChampionshipsLeagueNotes
Bramalea Satellites Bramalea, Ontario 1973-7402Northern Football Conference
Brampton Bears Brampton, Ontario 1985-9501Northern Football Conference
Calgary Cowboys Calgary, Alberta 1984-88; 1991–9601Alberta Football League
Calgary Coyotes Calgary, Alberta 2001-0300Alberta Football League
Calgary Crude Calgary, Alberta 1984-9200Alberta Football League
Calgary Raiders Calgary, Alberta 1985-8804Alberta Football League
Calgary Razorbacks Calgary, Alberta 2004-0500Alberta Football League
Calgary Thunder Calgary, Alberta 2000-0701Alberta Football League
Deep River Rams North Renfrew, Ontario 195601Northern Football Conference
East Side Eagles Winnipeg, Manitoba 0Manitoba Football League
Edmonton Icemen Edmonton, Alberta 1995–200400Alberta Football League
Edmonton Seahawks Edmonton, Alberta 2006-0900Alberta Football League
Edmonton Seminoles Edmonton, Alberta 1993-9400Alberta Football League
Etobicoke Argonauts Etobicoke, Ontario 197800Northern Football Conference
Hamilton Wildcats I Hamilton, Ontario 1978-8403Northern Football ConferenceMoved from Stoney Creek to Hamilton and renamed from Stoney Creek Patriots to Hamilton Wildcats in 1982.
Hamilton Wildcats II Hamilton, Ontario 1995-9600Northern Football Conference
Kingston Privateers Trenton, Ontario 2001-0900Northern Football ConferencePreviously known as Belleville Privateers and Quinte-Limestone Privateers from 2004-08.
Kirkland Lake Kougars Kirkland Lake, Ontario 1954-6700Northern Football ConferenceRenamed from Alouettes to Kougars in 1968.
Laurentian Voyageurs Sudbury, Ontario 1972-7300Northern Football Conference
Medicine Hat Maurauders Medicine Hat, Alberta 2004-0800Alberta Football League
Milton Marauders Milton, Ontario 200211Northern Football Conference
Mississauga Wolverines Mississauga, Ontario 2001-0300Northern Football Conference
North Bay Bulldogs North Bay, Ontario 1992–201000Northern Football Conference
North Bay Northmen North Bay, Ontario 1954-8204Northern Football ConferenceRenamed from Roughriders to Ti-Cats and from Ti-Cats to Northmen in 1980.
Okotoks Bearcats Okotoks, Alberta 1995-9700Alberta Football League
Orillia Silver Bombers Orillia, Ontario 1976-8000Northern Football Conference
Oshawa Hawkeyes Oshawa, Ontario 2001-0811Northern Football Conference
Peterborough Packers Peterborough, Ontario 1997-9900Northern Football Conference
Red Deer Redskins Red Deer, Alberta 1985-8700Alberta Football League
Red Deer Sooners Red Deer, Alberta 1987-9904Alberta Football League
Rouyn-Noranda Fantassins Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec 1955-57; 1961–62; 196500Northern Football Conference
St. Vital Bulldogs St. Vital, Manitoba 0Manitoba Football League
Sault Ste. Marie Steelers Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1972-8802Northern Football Conference
Scarborough Crimson Tide Scarborough, Ontario 1992-9400Northern Football Conference
South Porcupine Falcons Timmins, Ontario 1966-69; 197100Northern Football Conference
Sturgeon Falls Bombers Sturgeon Falls, Ontario 1955-63; 1965–6803Northern Football Conference
Thunder Bay Storm Thunder Bay, Ontario 1993–199501Manitoba Football League
Tri-Town Raiders Cobalt/Haileybury/New Liskeard, Ontario 1954-56; 195900Northern Football Conference
Val-d'Or Jets Val-d'Or, Quebec 1965-68; 197000Northern Football Conference
Wainwright Longhorns Wainwright, Alberta 2005-0800Alberta Football League
Westman Wild Brandon, Manitoba 0Manitoba Football League
Winnipeg Mustangs Winnipeg, Manitoba 22Manitoba Football League
Winnipeg Rods Winnipeg, Manitoba 0Manitoba Football League

Maritime Football League

Active teams
TeamCityEstablished Maritime Bowls Notes
Fredericton Fleet Fredericton, New Brunswick 20210
Halifax HeatHalifax, Nova Scotia20230
Island Mariners Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 20040Renamed from PEI Mariners in 2017
Moncton Mustangs Riverview, New Brunswick 20058Renamed from Riverview Mustangs to Moncton Mustangs in 2010.
Nova Scotia BuccaneersHalifax, Nova Scotia20151Did not play in 2018
Saint John Wanderers Saint John, New Brunswick 20018
Valley RazorsQuispamsis, New Brunswick20190Renamed from Southern New Brunswick Ducks in 2022
Defunct teams
TeamCityExisted Maritime Bowls Notes
Capital Area GladiatorsFredericton, New Brunswick20010
Dartmouth KnightsDartmouth, Nova Scotia20040
Halifax Buccaneers Halifax, Nova Scotia 20020
Halifax Harbour HawksHalifax, Nova Scotia20180
Halifax ShockersHalifax, Nova Scotia20022
Moncton Marshals Moncton, New Brunswick 20011Renamed from Maroonz to Marshals in 2002.
Saint John Longhorns Saint John, New Brunswick 20050Renamed from Simmonds to Saint John in 2006. Later merged with the Saint John Wanderers.
Super City Mean Green Halifax, Nova Scotia 20080
University of New Brunswick Saint John Wolves Saint John, New Brunswick 20050Renamed from Simmonds to SJ in 2004 and to UNBSJ Wolves upon receiving club status from the University in 2006.
Moved to the newly formed Atlantic Football League in 2009.

University

American football

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Defunct teams
TeamCityExistenceChampionshipsNotes
Simon Fraser University Clan Burnaby, British Columbia 1965–20020Left the NAIA to join the CIS in 2002.

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Active team
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
TeamCityEstablishedChampionshipsNotes
Simon Fraser University Clan Burnaby, British Columbia 20100

Canadian football

U Sports

Active teams
Atlantic University Sport
TeamCityEstablished Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsNotes
Acadia University Axemen Wolfville, Nova Scotia 1956020
Bishop's University Gaiters Lennoxville, Quebec 1873000Football-only member of AUS; other sports compete in RSEQ.
Mount Allison University Mounties Sackville, New Brunswick 1955000
St. Francis Xavier University X-Men Antigonish, Nova Scotia 1953010
Saint Mary's University Huskies Halifax, Nova Scotia 1947030
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
TeamCityEstablished Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsNotes
University of Alberta Golden Bears Edmonton, Alberta 1910030
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Vancouver, British Columbia 1924040
University of Calgary Dinos Calgary, Alberta 1964040Renamed from Dinosaurs to Dinos in 1999
University of Manitoba Bisons Winnipeg, Manitoba 1927030
University of Regina Rams Regina, Saskatchewan 19990015Moved from the CJFL after the 1998 season and joined the University of Regina as their varsity football program.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1912030
Ontario University Athletics
TeamCityEstablished Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsNotes
Carleton University Ravens Ottawa, Ontario 1957000Program suspended from 1999 until 2013
University of Guelph Gryphons Guelph, Ontario 1968010
McMaster University Marauders Hamilton, Ontario 1898010
University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa, Ontario 1905020
Queen's University Golden Gaels Kingston, Ontario 1898340
University of Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario 1877420
University of Waterloo Warriors Waterloo, Ontario 1957000
Western University Mustangs London, Ontario 1929071The institution is formally The University of Western Ontario, but has branded itself as Western University since 2012.
Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks Waterloo, Ontario 1961020Renamed from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1960.
University of Windsor Lancers Windsor, Ontario 1968000
York University Lions Toronto, Ontario 1968000Renamed from Yeomen to Lions in 2003.
Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec
TeamCityEstablished Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsNotes
Concordia University Stingers Montreal, Quebec 1974000Became Concordia University in 1974 with the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College.
Université Laval Rouge et Or Quebec City, Quebec 1996090
McGill University Redbirds Montreal, Quebec 1874010Nickname was Redmen from 1927 through the 2018 season, after which it was abandoned. The university then went without a men's nickname until the adoption of Redbirds in November 2020.
Université de Montréal Carabins Montreal, Quebec 1966010Originally played from 1966–71, the program was then cancelled. It returned in 2002.
Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or Sherbrooke, Quebec 2003000
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistence Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsNotes
Cape Breton University Capers Sydney, Nova Scotia 1990000
Collège Militaire Royal Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec 1953-57; 1965–66; 1971–72000
Dalhousie University Tigers Halifax, Nova Scotia 1965-76000
Laurentian University Voyageurs Sudbury, Ontario 1966-70000
Loyola College Warriors Montreal, Quebec 1953-73001Merged with Sir George Williams University in 1974 to become Concordia University.
MacDonald College Aggies Montreal, Quebec 1953-66000Merged with McGill University in 1972.
University of New Brunswick Red Bombers Fredericton, New Brunswick 1965-80000
Ontario Agricultural College Aggies Guelph, Ontario 1957-67000Became University of Guelph in 1968.
University of Prince Edward Island Panthers Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 1965-79000From 1965-1970 was known as St. Dunstan's University.
Ryerson Institute of Technology Rams Toronto, Ontario 1949-1964000Won Intermediate Intercollegiate Ontario-Quebec Conference championship in 1958.
St. Patrick's College Ottawa, Ontario 1953-66000Merged with Carleton University in 1967.
Royal Military College Redmen Kingston, Ontario 1913; 1957–71000
Simon Fraser University Clan Burnaby, British Columbia 2002-09000Joined U Sports (then CIS) in 2002, after playing NAIA football previously. Left CIS after the 2009 season to join NCAA Division II in the US.
Sir George Williams Georgians Montreal, Quebec 1968-72000Merged with Loyola College in 1974 to become Concordia University.
Université du Québec à Montreal Citadins Montreal, Quebec 1971-72000
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes Trois-Rivières, Quebec 1971-73; 1977–79000

Junior football

Canadian football

Canadian Junior Football League

Active teams
British Columbia Football Conference
TeamCityEstablished Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsConference ChampionshipsNotes
Langley Rams Langley, British Columbia 195405Renamed from Surrey to South Fraser in 1999 and South Fraser to Big Kahuna in 2006. Renamed from Big Kahuna Rams to Langley Rams following their relocation to Langley.
Valley Huskers Chilliwack, British Columbia 199900
Kamloops Broncos Kamloops, British Columbia 200700
Okanagan Sun Kelowna, British Columbia 1980314
Vancouver Island Raiders Nanaimo, British Columbia 200513
Westshore Rebels Langford, British Columbia 198501Moved from Victoria to Langford in 2011 and renamed from Victoria Rebels.
Ontario Football Conference
TeamCityEstablished Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsConference ChampionshipsNotes
Brampton Bears Brampton, Ontario 201000
Burlington Braves Burlington, Ontario 195809Renamed Junior Tiger-Cats from 1987 to 1989.
Hamilton Hurricanes Hamilton, Ontario 196319Went dormant from 1994 until 2007. Was reinstated for the 2008 season.
London Beefeaters London, Ontario 197500
Ottawa Sooners Ottawa, Ontario 1974410Played in the Quebec Junior Football League from 1995 until 2008.
St. Leonard Cougars Montreal, Quebec 198408
Windsor AKO Fratmen Windsor, Ontario 194636
Prairie Football Conference
TeamCityEstablished Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsConference ChampionshipsNotes
Calgary Colts Calgary, Alberta 196722
Edmonton Huskies Edmonton, Alberta 195253Renamed from Oilers to Huskies in 1954.
Edmonton Wildcats Edmonton, Alberta 194832
Regina Thunder Regina, Saskatchewan 199900
Saskatoon Hilltops Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 19471717
Winnipeg Rifles Winnipeg, Manitoba 200200
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistence Canadian Bowl ChampionshipsNotes
Abbotsford Air Force Abbotsford, British Columbia 1987–20070Suspended operations for the 2007 season.
Brampton Satellites Brampton, Ontario 1975-780
Brantford Bisons Brantford, Ontario 1971-820
Burnaby/Northwest Mountaineers Burnaby, British Columbia 0
Burnaby Spartans Burnaby, British Columbia 0
Calgary Altonas Calgary, Alberta 1
Calgary Mohawks Calgary, Alberta 1974-0
Calgary Mount Royal Mustangs Calgary, Alberta 0
Chateauguay Ramblers Châteauguay, Quebec 0
Cornwall Emards Cornwall, Ontario 0
C.Y.O. Red Raiders British Columbia 0
Edmonton Maple Leafs Edmonton, Alberta 0
Etobicoke Argonauts Toronto, Ontario 1979-810
Fort Garry Lions Winnipeg, Manitoba 19570
Hamilton Alerts Hamilton, Ontario 2
Hamilton Italio Canadians Hamilton, Ontario 1
Hamilton Petrolia Hamilton, Ontario 1
Hamilton Steel City Ironmen Hamilton, Ontario 1999–20000
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton, Ontario 2
Hamilton Tigers Hamilton, Ontario 1
Hamilton Wildcats Hamilton, Ontario 2
Kamloops Cowboys Kamloops, British Columbia 2001-030
Etobicoke-Lakeshore Bears Ontario 1957-780
Laval Cobras Laval, Quebec 0
Laval Scorpions Laval, Quebec 0
Loyola College Montreal, Quebec 1
Marpole Colts British Columbia 0
Medicine Hat Rattlers Medicine Hat, Alberta 0
Montreal AAA Montreal, Quebec 4
Montreal Junior Alouettes Montreal, Quebec 19810
Montreal Junior Concordes Montreal, Quebec 1982-840
Montreal Rose Bombers Montreal, Quebec 1
Montreal Westmounts Montreal, Quebec 1
Moose Jaw Maroons Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 0
Niagara Falls Regional Raiders Niagara Falls, Ontario 1973-760
Niagara Falls Thunderbirds Niagara Falls, Ontario 19620
Niagara Falls Tiger-Cats Niagara Falls, Ontario 19630
North Shore Cougars Vancouver, British Columbia 0
North York Knights Toronto, Ontario 1959-600
Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs Montreal, Quebec 1946-731Merged with Verdun Invictus in 1974 to become Verdun Maple Leafs.
Oakville Colts Oakville, Ontario 1971-730
Oshawa Hawkeyes Oshawa, Ontario 1963-960
Oshawa Imperials Oshawa, Ontario 1959-620
Ottawa Capitals Ottawa, Ontario 1
Ottawa Junior Riders Ottawa, Ontario 2002-050
Parkdale Canoe Club Toronto, Ontario 1
Peterborough Panthers Peterborough, Ontario 1971-750
Red Deer Packers Red Deer, Alberta 1974-0
Regina Bombers Regina, Saskatchewan 0
Regina Dales Regina, Saskatchewan 1
Regina Pats Regina, Saskatchewan 1
Regina Rams Regina, Saskatchewan 15Joined the University of Regina and CIS in 1999.
Richmond Raiders Richmond, British Columbia 0
Sarnia Junior Golden Bears Sarnia, Ontario 1974-800
Sarnia Lakers Sarnia, Ontario 1971-730
Sault Ste. Marie Storm Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1993-950
Scarborough Rams Toronto, Ontario 1959-780
St. Catharines Raiders St. Catharines, Ontario 0
St. James Rods St. James, Manitoba 0
St. John's Grads Winnipeg, Manitoba 1
St. Thomas Tigers St. Thomas, Ontario 1
St. Vital Mustangs St. Vital, Manitoba 0
South Shore Packers Montreal, Quebec 0
Thunder Bay Giants Thunder Bay, Ontario 0
Thunder Bay Storm Thunder Bay, Ontario 19950
Tri-City Bulldogs Coquitlam, British Columbia 1925–20040Renamed from the Vancouver Meloramas when it moved to Coquitlam in 1991.
Toronto Argos Toronto, Ontario 2
Toronto Balmy Beach Marines Toronto, Ontario 1959-620
Toronto Canoe Club Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto Parkdale Lions Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto St. Aldens Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto St. Michael's Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto Titans Toronto, Ontario 20030Suspended operations prior to the 2003 season.
Toronto Varsity Toronto, Ontario 1
Tri-City Vipers Kitchener, Ontario 20070Suspended operations prior to the 2007 season, but is expected to return for the 2008 season.
University of Toronto Junior Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario 19610
Vancouver Blue Bombers Vancouver, British Columbia 2
Vancouver Island Sharks Victoria, British Columbia 1994-970
Verdun Invictus Verdun, Quebec 0Merged With Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs to become Verdun Maple Leafs.
Verdun Maple Leafs Verdun, Quebec 1974-800
Verdun Shamcats Verdun, Quebec 0
Victoria Dolphins Victoria, British Columbia 0
Victoria Payless Victoria, British Columbia 0
Ville Emard Juveniles Ville Emard, Quebec 0
Western Ontario Mustangs London, Ontario 1
Weston Invictus Redmen Weston, Ontario 1961-700
Weston Wildcats Winnipeg, Manitoba 0
Winnipeg Hawkeyes Winnipeg, Manitoba 1974-0
Winnipeg Light Infantry Winnipeg, Manitoba 0
Winnipeg Rods Winnipeg, Manitoba 1974-3
Winnipeg Wildcats Winnipeg, Manitoba 0
Woodstock Grads Woodstock, Ontario 1

Quebec Junior Football League

Active teams
TeamCityEstablished Canadian Bowl Championships Manson Cups Notes
Châteauguay Raiders Châteauguay, Quebec 198107
Cumberland Panthers Orléans, Ontario 199300
Joliette Pirates Joliette, Quebec 199200
Laval Devils Laval, Quebec 200200
South Shore Monarx Longueuil, Quebec 200400
St. Lazare Stallions Saint Lazare De Vaudreuil, Quebec 200800
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistence Canadian Bowl Championships Manson Cups Notes
North Shore Broncos Pierrefonds, Quebec 1972–200740
Ottawa Sooners Ottawa, Ontario 1995–200853Moved to the CJFL for the 2009 season.
South Shore Packers Greenfield Park, Quebec 1995–200100
Valleyfield Phalanges Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec 1971–200700
Ottawa Jr. Riders Ottawa, Ontario 1997–201303

Atlantic Football League

Active teams
TeamCityEstablished Moosehead Cups Notes
Dalhousie University Tigers Halifax, Nova Scotia 20101
Holland College Hurricanes Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 20104
University of New Brunswick Fredericton Red Bombers Fredericton, New Brunswick 20092
University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves Saint John, New Brunswick 20091
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistence Moosehead Cups Notes
Moncton Jr. Mustangs Moncton, New Brunswick 2009-20100Founded as Moncton Raiders; renamed for 2010

Varsity football

Canadian football

Ontario Football Conference

Active teams
TeamCityEstablishedOFC (Varsity) ChampionshipsNotes
Burlington Stampeders Burlington, Ontario 20081
Hamilton Wentworth Panthers Hamilton, Ontario 20090
Sudbury Gladiators Sudbury, Ontario 20090
Toronto Junior Argonauts Toronto, Ontario 20080
Twin Cities Predators Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario 20080
York Simcoe Buccaneers York Region, Ontario 20080
Defunct teams
TeamCityExistedOFC (Varsity) ChampionshipsNotes
Forest City Thunderbirds London, Ontario 20080

Ontario Varsity Football League

TeamCityEstablishedOVFL ChampionshipsNotes
Brampton Bulldogs Brampton, Ontario 0
Brantford Bisons Brantford, Ontario 0
Cambridge Lions Cambridge, Ontario 0
Essex Ravens Essex, Ontario 1
Etobicoke Eagles Toronto, Ontario 1
Guelph Bears Guelph, Ontario 0
Halton Invictas Burlington, Ontario 0
Hamilton Ironmen Hamilton, Ontario 0
Huronia Stallions Barrie, Ontario 0
Kingston Grenadiers Kingston, Ontario 0Renamed from Limestone District to Kingston in 2007.
London Jr.Mustangs London, Ontario 1
Metro Toronto Wildcats Toronto, Ontario 0
Mississauga Warriors Mississauga, Ontario 3
Newmarket Storm Newmarket, Ontario 0Renamed from York Simcoe to Newmarket in 2007.
Niagara Spears St. Catharines, Ontario 1
Oshawa Hawkeyes Oshawa, Ontario 0
Ottawa Cumberland Panthers Cumberland, Ontario 0
Ottawa Myers Riders Nepean, Ontario 0
Sarnia Lions Sarnia, Ontario 0Renamed from Lambton to Sarnia in 2007.
Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 0
Toronto Thunder Toronto, Ontario 3

Women's football

Canadian football

Central Canadian Women's Football League

TeamCityEstablishedCCWFL ChampionshipsNotes
Montreal Blitz Montreal, Quebec 20011Played in the American Independent Women's Football League (2001–2016); won the 2012 IWFL Tier I championship and two Tier II championships.
Ottawa Capital Rebels Ottawa, Ontario 20200
Quebec City Phoenix Quebec City, Quebec 20220

Maritime Women's Football League

TeamCityEstablishedMWFL ChampionshipsNotes
Capital Area Lady Gladiators Fredericton, New Brunswick 20044
Halifax Xplosion Halifax, Nova Scotia 20062 (1 shared)
Moncton Vipers Moncton, New Brunswick 20052
PEI Island Demons Prince Edward Island 20190
Saint John Storm Saint John, New Brunswick 200411 (1 shared)Formerly known as the Simonds SeaGals in 2004, Saint John Buccaneers from 2005-07.

Western Women's Canadian Football League

Western Conference
TeamCityEstablishedWWCFL ChampionshipsNotes
Calgary Rage Calgary, Alberta 20110
Edmonton Storm Edmonton, Alberta 20110
Lethbridge Steel Lethbridge, Alberta 20110
Northern Anarchy Grande Prairie, Alberta 20130
Okotoks Lady Outlawz High River, Alberta 20130
Prairie Conference
TeamCityEstablishedWWCFL ChampionshipsNotes
Manitoba Fearless Winnipeg, Manitoba 20110
Regina Riot Regina, Saskatchewan 20113
Saskatoon Valkyries Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 20117
Winnipeg Nomads Wolf Pack Winnipeg, Manitoba 20110

Indoor football/arena football

Lingerie Football League Canada

Defunct teams
TeamCityEstablished Lingerie Bowl Notes
BC Angels Abbotsford, British Columbia 20121
Calgary Fillies Calgary, Alberta 20130
Regina Rage Regina, Saskatchewan 20120
Saskatoon Sirens Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 20120
Toronto Triumph Toronto, Ontario 20110

See also

Notes

  1. The CFL considers all clubs that have played in Montreal as one in their league records, including those of the original Alouettes (1946–1981), the Montreal Concordes (1982–1986) and the Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995). The Alouettes, however, do not recognize the Baltimore franchise, or its records, as part of the official team history.

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Neal Fort is a former professional American football player. In college, he played for Brigham Young University. He was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Baltimore Stallions and Montreal Alouettes for most of his career. He is currently living in The Woodlands, Texas.

Brian Bratton is a former Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a football coach at Indianapolis Colts. He most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Having played with the Alouettes since 2007, he is a two-time Grey Cup champion, after winning in 2009 and 2010. He played college football for the Furman Paladins from 2002 to 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1995 Baltimore Stallions season</span>

The 1995 Baltimore Stallions season was the second and final season in the history of the Baltimore CFL franchise. The team became the first American-based football team to win the Grey Cup. Despite the Stallions success, attendance dropped. The club only sold 9,000 season tickets. The 1994 and 1995 Stallions radio flagship station was WJFK, 1300AM in Baltimore. Owned by Infinity Broadcasting, Bruce Cunningham of Fox45 TV served as play-by-play announcer, with former NFL Baltimore Colts stars Joe Washington, Bruce Laird, and Tom Matte providing analysis, and Mark Thoner of WLIF-FM as Producer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1996 Montreal Alouettes season</span>

The 1996 Montreal Alouettes finished in second place in the East Division with a 12–6 record in the franchise's first full season in the Canadian Football League since 1986. Unlike the lean years from 1981–86, the revived Alouettes were going to be competitive, especially since most of them had won the Grey Cup in the previous season as the Baltimore Stallions. They had some nice talented offensive players from that team, such as Tracy Ham, Mike Pringle, kick returner Chris Wright, slotback Chris Armstrong, and two great defensive players in Irvin Smith, and Elfrid Payton. After a slow start they rebounded to finish strong and after defeating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, they traveled to Toronto, where they were defeated in the East Final by the eventual Grey Cup champions, the Toronto Argonauts.

Brian Brikowski is a former American football defensive end and linebacker. Brikowski was a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) until his release in June 2015. Brikowski has previously played for the Chicago Rush in the Arena Football League (AFL). Brikowski also played for the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Tanner Marsh is a professional American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Avery Williams (linebacker)</span> American professional football player (born 1994)

Avery A. Williams Sr. is an American professional gridiron football middle linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent after the 2017 NFL Draft. He played college football at Temple University.