The Amazing Race Canada 2

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The Amazing Race Canada 2
Season 2
The Amazing Race Canada title card.jpg
Presented by Jon Montgomery
No. of teams11
Winner Mickey Henry & Peter Schmalz
No. of legs12
Distance traveled40,000 km (25,000 mi)
No. of episodes12 (14 including reunions)
Release
Original network CTV
Original releaseJuly 8 (2014-07-08) 
September 21, 2014 (2014-09-21)
Additional information
Filming datesApril 26 (2014-04-26) 
May 22, 2014 (2014-05-22)
Season chronology
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The Amazing Race Canada 2 is the second season of The Amazing Race Canada , a Canadian reality competition show based on the American series The Amazing Race . Hosted by Jon Montgomery, it featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Canada and the world. The grand prize included a CA$250,000 cash payout, two Chevrolet Silverado "High Country Edition" trucks, free gasoline for life from Petro-Canada, and the ability to fly for free anywhere for a year with Air Canada. This season visited seven provinces, one territory, and two additional countries and travelled over 40,000 kilometres (25,000 mi) during twelve legs. Starting in Jasper National Park, racers travelled through Alberta, British Columbia, Hong Kong, Macau, the Yukon, Manitoba, France, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Ontario before finishing in Ottawa. A new twist introduced in this season was international travel. The season premiered on CTV on July 8, 2014, with the season finale airing on September 21, 2014. [1]

Best friends Michael Henry and Peter Schmalz were the winners of this season, while Canada women's national ice hockey teammates Natalie Spooner and Meaghan Mikkelson finished in second place, and bartenders and co-workers Ryan Steele and Rob Goddard finished in third place.

Production

Development and filming

The starting line for the second season of The Amazing Race Canada was located near the Glacier Skywalk and the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. Columbia Icefields and blue sky.jpg
The starting line for the second season of The Amazing Race Canada was located near the Glacier Skywalk and the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.

On September 16, 2013, CTV announced that the show was renewed for the second season during the first season's reunion special. [2]

Filming for this season began on April 26, 2014. [3] Unlike the first season, this season travelled to destinations outside of Canada. [4] Teams were spotted in Hong Kong in early May 2014. [5]

Casting

Casting began in November 2013, with an online site for submission of applications and audition videos. [4]

Marketing

Air Canada and Chevrolet retained their sponsorship from the first season. New prizes included a gas supply from Petro-Canada and each cash from Scotiabank. [6]

Broadcasting

After episode 6, a special mid-season reunion/recap, entitled "After the Race," aired. Hosted by James Duthie, the program reviewed the events of the first six episodes with the first five eliminated teams. A second "After the Race" special, again hosted by Duthie, aired immediately after the season finale with all the teams present.

Cast

Rex Harrington Rex Harrington.jpg
Rex Harrington
Natalie Spooner Natalie Spooner (48778653541).jpg
Natalie Spooner
Meaghan Mikkelson Meaghan-mikkelson.jpg
Meaghan Mikkelson

The first three teams were revealed on June 17, 2014, with the remaining teams announced on June 18 and June 20. [7] The contestants included ice hockey players and gold medalists Natalie Spooner and Meaghan Mikkelson, ballet dancer Rex Harrington, and comedian Ryan Steele. Alain Chanoine proposed to Audrey Tousignant-Maurice at the Pit Stop of Leg 8, and she accepted.

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Shahla Kara29Childhood Friends Markham, Ontario Eliminated 1st
(in Colwood, British Columbia)
Nabeela Barday29
Jen King40Married Halifax, Nova Scotia Withdrew
(in Tofino, British Columbia)
Shawn King41
Laura Takahashi28Married Toronto, Ontario Eliminated 3rd
(in Kowloon City, Hong Kong)
Jackie Skinner31
Cormac Foster19Mother & Son Winnipeg, Manitoba Eliminated 4th
(in Whitehorse, Yukon)
Nicole Foster39
Rex Harrington 51Engaged Ashburn, Ontario Eliminated 5th
(in Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Bob Hope47
Pierre Forget42Twin Brothers Terrebonne, Quebec Eliminated 6th
(in Paris, France)
Michel Forget42
Alain Chanoine32Dating (Legs 1−8)
Engaged (Legs 8−10)
Saint-Hubert, Quebec Eliminated 7th
(in North Rustico, Prince Edward Island)
Audrey Tousignant-Maurice31
Sukhi Atwal32Siblings Terrace, British Columbia Eliminated 8th
(in Cape Enrage, New Brunswick)
Jinder Atwal26
Ryan Steele 36Bartenders/Co-Workers Vancouver, British Columbia Third place
Rob Goddard24
Natalie Spooner 23Teammates Toronto, Ontario Runners-up
Meaghan Mikkelson 29 Calgary, Alberta
Mickey Henry24Best Friends Seguin, Ontario Winners
Pete Schmalz24 Parry Sound, Ontario

Future appearances

In 2023, Mickey Henry competed on the first season of The Traitors Canada . [8]

Results

The following teams are listed with their placements in each leg. Placements are listed in finishing order.

Team placement (by leg)
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mickey & Pete7th3rd5th6th6th3rd3rd3rd2nd3rd2nd1st
Natalie & Meaghan1st1st1stε [a] 1st3rd5th1st1st3rd2nd1st2nd
Ryan & Rob9th7th4th2nd2nd6th6th5th [b] 5th4th3rd3rd
Sukhi & Jinder6th6th8th8th4th4th4th2nd [b] 1stƒ [c] 1st4th
Alain & Audrey2nd2nd6th7th1st2ndƒ [c] 5th4th [d] 4th5th
Pierre & Michel8th5th3rd5th5th1stε [a] 2nd6th [d]
Rex & Bob3rd9th [e] [f] 7th3rd7th7th
Cormac & Nicole4th4th2nd4th8th
Laura & Jackie5th8th9th
Jen & Shawn10th [g]
Shahla & Nabeela11th
Notes
  1. 1 2 This team used their Express Pass to bypass one of the tasks on this leg.
  2. 1 2 Sukhi & Jinder chose to use the U-Turn on Ryan & Rob.
  3. 1 2 This team won the Fast Forward on this leg.
  4. 1 2 Pierre & Michel chose to use the U-Turn on Alain & Audrey.
  5. Rex & Bob initially arrived 6th, but were issued two penalties totaling six hours: a 2-hour penalty for quitting the surfing task and a 4-hour penalty for quitting the Roadblock. Three teams checked in during this penalty time, dropping Rex & Bob to last.
  6. Rex & Bob arrived last at the Pit Stop, but were not eliminated on account of Jen & Shawn having withdrawn from the race.
  7. Jen & Shawn chose to withdraw from the race after Shawn dislocated his shoulder.

Race summary

The complete route map of The Amazing Race Canada 2. The Amazing Race Canada 2 map.png
The complete route map of The Amazing Race Canada 2.
Destinations ISO 7001 PI TF 001.svg Air travel    Legenda kolej.svg Rail travel    Ferry.png Water travel    Bus-logo.svg Bus travel
Maki-heliport-15.svg Helicopter travel    Maki-bicycle-15.svg Bicycle travel    Maki-aerialway-15.svg Gondola travel
Route Markers Detour icon.svg Detour    Roadblock icon.svg Roadblock    Fast Forward icon.svg Fast Forward    U-Turn icon.svg U-Turn    Speed Bump icon.svg Speed Bump    TAR-Canada-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (Alberta → British Columbia)

In Victoria, British Columbia, the second Roadblock had racers serving afternoon tea at The Fairmont Empress. The Empress, Victoria, BC.jpg
In Victoria, British Columbia, the second Roadblock had racers serving afternoon tea at The Fairmont Empress.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 2 (British Columbia)

On South Chesterman Beach, racers had to use driftwood to construct a traditional Tofino deckchair. Draftwood on Chesterman Beach (7032433931).jpg
On South Chesterman Beach, racers had to use driftwood to construct a traditional Tofino deckchair.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 3 (British Columbia → Hong Kong)

After arriving in Hong Kong, teams had to climb up 268 steps to the Tian Tan Buddha in Ngong Ping. Tian Tan Buddha Lantau Island Hong Kong - panoramio (2).jpg
After arriving in Hong Kong, teams had to climb up 268 steps to the Tian Tan Buddha in Ngong Ping.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 4 (Hong Kong → Macau)

At Senado Square in Macau, one side of the Detour required teams to learn a Macanese folk dance. Macau Senate Square at Night.jpg
At Senado Square in Macau, one side of the Detour required teams to learn a Macanese folk dance.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 5 (Macau → Hong Kong → Yukon)

Miles Canyon served as the Pit Stop for this leg with teams arriving by canoeing the Yukon River. Yukon miles canyon.JPG
Miles Canyon served as the Pit Stop for this leg with teams arriving by canoeing the Yukon River.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 6 (Yukon → Manitoba)

For this leg's Fast Forward in Winnipeg's Exchange District, teams had to search for its historic ghost signs, such as the one on the building on the left. Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg.jpg
For this leg's Fast Forward in Winnipeg's Exchange District, teams had to search for its historic ghost signs, such as the one on the building on the left.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 7 (Manitoba → France)

Teams visited the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in Lower Normandy to honour the Canadian soldiers who died in World War II. Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery (7).JPG
Teams visited the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in Lower Normandy to honour the Canadian soldiers who died in World War II.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 8 (France)

After arriving in Paris, teams visited the Arc de Triomphe to search for their clue. Arc de Triomphe - panoramio.jpg
After arriving in Paris, teams visited the Arc de Triomphe to search for their clue.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (France → Quebec)

Teams visited the Atwater Market in Montreal and had to search the intersection of Avenue Atwater and Rue Saint-Ambroise for their next clue. Marche Atwater 12.jpg
Teams visited the Atwater Market in Montreal and had to search the intersection of Avenue Atwater and Rue Saint-Ambroise for their next clue.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 10 (Quebec → Prince Edward Island)

The Roadblock in Charlottetown required racers to identify the Fathers of Confederation impersonators inside their meeting in Prince Edward Island's Province House. Province House (Charlottetown) 01.jpg
The Roadblock in Charlottetown required racers to identify the Fathers of Confederation impersonators inside their meeting in Prince Edward Island's Province House.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 11 (Prince Edward Island → New Brunswick)

While in New Brunswick, teams visited the famous Hopewell Rocks. NB - Hopewell Rocks1.jpg
While in New Brunswick, teams visited the famous Hopewell Rocks.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 12 (New Brunswick → Ontario)

The final Roadblock in Ottawa required one team member to ascend the new glass atrium of the Canadian Museum of Nature. Canadian Museum of Nature 2.JPG
The final Roadblock in Ottawa required one team member to ascend the new glass atrium of the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Locations
Episode summary
LegLocationPaintings
1 Jasper National Park & Victoria Athabasca GlacierThe EmpressFisgard Lighthouse
2 Tofino Ucluelet Harbour SeafoodsSurferDriftwood Chair
3 Hong Kong Tian Tan BuddhaShe Wong Lam Snake RestaurantBruce Lee Statue
4 Macau Macau TowerFan-TanGrand Lapa Hotel
5 Whitehorse Sky High Wilderness RanchBiathlon GunMiles Canyon
6 Winnipeg Manitoba Legislative BuildingWhiskey DixPit Stop Greeter
7 Normandy Calvados BoulardBény-sur-Mer Canadian War CemeteryJuno Beach Centre
8 Paris Centre Georges-PompidouMentosPont de l'Archevêché
9 Montreal Chevrolet Camaro SSSquare-Victoria Metro StationPit Stop Greeter
10 Prince Edward Island Red Shores RacetrackProvince HouseLucy Maud Montgomery's House
11 New Brunswick The World's Largest LobsterCape EnrageCape Enrage Lighthouse
12 Ottawa Parliament HillDiefenbunkerBaroque Room
Additional note

Ratings

DVR ratings are included in Numeris's count.

No.AirdateEpisodeViewers
(millions)
Rank
(Night)
Rank
(Week)
Ref
1July 8, 2014"What's It Take to Get a Cup of Tea?"2.7612 [16]
2July 15, 2014"There's a Fish in My Pants"2.5111 [17]
3July 22, 2014"Snakes and Liars"2.6811 [18]
4July 29, 2014"They're Harshing Our Mellow"2.5211 [19]
5August 5, 2014"Who Designs These Torture Tests?"2.6611 [20]
6August 12, 2014"She's the Pierogi Poobah"2.9711 [21]
7August 19, 2014"Lest We Forget"2.6911 [22]
8August 26, 2014"I Said Yes!"2.6911 [23]
9September 2, 2014"How Are We Going to Explain This to Mom and Dad?"2.8711 [24]
10September 9, 2014"Hot Poop"2.9011 [25]
11September 16, 2014"Put the Fun Back in Fundy"3.0311 [26]
12September 21, 2014"Who's Da Bomb?"

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