The Amazing Race Canada 8

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The Amazing Race Canada 8
Season 8
Presented by Jon Montgomery
No. of teams10
Winner Catherine Wreford & Craig Ramsay
No. of legs11
Distance traveled20,000 km (12,000 mi)
No. of episodes11
Release
Original network CTV
Original releaseJuly 5 (2022-07-05) 
September 20, 2022 (2022-09-20)
Additional information
Filming datesApril 26 (2022-04-26) 
May 21, 2022 (2022-05-21)
Season chronology
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The Amazing Race Canada 8 is the eighth 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 ten teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship, in a race across Canada. The grand prize included a CA$250,000 cash payout, a trip for two around the world, and two Chevrolet Silverado ZR2s. [1] This season visited five provinces and travelled over 20,000 kilometres (12,000 mi) during eleven legs. Starting in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, racers travelled through Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick before finishing in Vancouver. New twists introduced in this season include the On Ramp, which was a task that gave teams the chance to reenter The Amazing Race Canada; the Pass, which forced a team to stop racing until another team passed them; a double elimination leg; and four teams racing in the final leg. The season was originally scheduled to premiere on CTV in July 2020; however, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced production to postpone the season for two years due to travel restrictions between selected Canadian provinces, it premiered on July 5, 2022 with a preseason special etalk Presents: The Amazing Race Canada airing on July 1. [2] [3] The season finale aired on September 20, 2022.

Best friends and Broadway performers Catherine Wreford and Craig Ramsay were the winners of this season, while siblings Jesse Cockney and Marika Sila finished in second place, sisters Franca and Nella Brodett finished in third place, and Brendan and Connor McDougall finished in fourth place.

Production

Development and filming

Teams began The Amazing Race Canada 8 from the base of Mont Tremblant Resort in Mont-Tremblant. Mont-Tremblant - Quebec - Canada - panoramio.jpg
Teams began The Amazing Race Canada 8 from the base of Mont Tremblant Resort in Mont-Tremblant.

The day after the finale of Season 7, CTV announced the renewal of the show for an eighth season. [4]

After the COVID-19 pandemic led to CBS suspending production of the thirty-third season of American edition of The Amazing Race [5] and Network 10 delaying the production of fifth season of The Amazing Race Australia , before eventually filming that season around Australia, [6] Mike Cosentino, the President of Content and Programming at Bell Media, stated in mid-March 2020 that "decisions around the upcoming eighth season will be made with the health and safety of the Racers and the crew as the top priority." [7] As the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada worsened, Consentino stated two months later that pre-production for the upcoming season had been halted due to safety concerns. [8] On June 23, 2020, the show announced on its social media that the season had been postponed until 2021. [9] Insight Productions CEO John Brunton then stated in an interview on June 3, 2021 that the season would be delayed a second time to 2022 at the latest for safety reasons. [10] Bell Media confirmed the second postponement at upfronts a week later with Justin Stockman, Bell Media's vice-president of content development and programming, announcing that the show would be a part of CTV's summer 2022 schedule. [11] [12]

On April 26, 2022, Ivanoh Demers of Radio-Canada reported that crew members were at La Grande Roue de Montréal. [13] Teams were in Lethbridge, Alberta on April 30. [14] On May 1, the show filmed in Fernie, British Columbia. [15] Filming in Canmore, Alberta occurred on May 4. [16] Racers were spotted in Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia on May 6 & 7. [17] [18] [19] Filming took place in Belleville and Picton, Ontario on May 12. [20] A task at the Richmond Night Market occurred on May 21, the date when filming officially wrapped. [21]

For the first time in the series, host Jon Montgomery doesn't introduce the teams; instead, the teams introduce themselves.

This season introduced two new obstacles: the On Ramp and the Pass. The On Ramp was a task that allowed teams to find an On Ramp Pass and return to The Amazing Race Canada. The Pass was an obstacle that is similar to the Yield. The team that received the Pass would have to wait for another team to arrive and pass them before continuing on. Also, for the first time in Amazing Race Canada history, four teams competed in the final leg. Similar to the sixth Vietnamese season, all four remaining teams in this season crossed the Finish Line.

Casting

Casting for the season initially began on October 10, 2019 with a deadline of December 1. [22] On January 8, 2020, the first stage of casting for this season was completed. [23] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, contestants were required to be fully vaccinated. [24]

Marketing

Chevrolet and Expedia returned as sponsors. [1] New sponsors included Desjardins Group, Subway Canada, Destination BC, GURU Organic Energy, Marshalls, Tourism Richmond, Trans Canada Trail, Disney+, which promoted Pinocchio and Andor , and Marvel Studios, which promoted Thor: Love and Thunder and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law . [1] [25]

Cast

Jully Black - Heart and Stroke Foundation - 2012 (cropped).jpg
Jesse Cockney FIS Cross-Country World Cup 2012-2012 Quebec.jpg
Craig Ramsay and Catherine Ledlow speaking at Queens and Kings of Pride, Windsor-Essex Pride Fest, 2025-08-09 01.jpg
From left to right: Jully Black, Jesse Cockney, Craig Ramsay, and Catherine Wreford

The cast includes Big Brother Canada 9 winner Tychon Carter-Newman, Broadway theatre actress Catherine Wreford, Inuvialuit Olympic cross-country skier Jesse Cockney, actress and Inuvialuit activist Marika Sila, and singer and Juno Award-winning artist Jully Black. [26]

ContestantsAgeRelationshipHometownStatus
Jully Black(Returned to competition)Eliminated 1st
(in Montreal, Quebec)
Kathy Hunter
Cassie Day(Returned to competition)Eliminated 2nd
(in Fernie, British Columbia)
Jahmeek Murray
Jully Black 44Friends Toronto, Ontario Eliminated 3rd
(in Vernon, British Columbia)
Kathy Hunter41 Regina, Saskatchewan
Dennis Ashe42Uncle & Nephew Halifax, Nova Scotia Eliminated 4th
(in London, Ontario)
Durrell Borden33
Cedric Newman50Father & Son Montreal, Quebec Eliminated 5th & 6th
(in Sandbanks Provincial Park, Ontario)
Tychon Carter-Newman30
Cassie Day31Engaged Toronto, Ontario
Jahmeek Murray32
Court Larabee39Dating Couple Whistler, British Columbia Eliminated 7th
(in Pokeshaw, New Brunswick)
Ali Clark33 Fernie, British Columbia
Beverley Cheng30Friends Toronto, Ontario Eliminated 8th
(in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario)
Veronica Skye32 Vancouver, British Columbia
Brendan McDougall29Brothers McDougall, Ontario Fourth place
Connor McDougall26
Franca Brodett32Sisters Edmonton, Alberta Third place
Nella Brodett30
Jesse Cockney 32Siblings Canmore, Alberta Runners-up
Marika Sila 29
Catherine Wreford 42Friends Winnipeg, Manitoba Winners
Craig Ramsay45 Windsor, Ontario
Future appearances

Brendan McDougall competed with Sam May from season 10 on season 11. [27]

In 2024, Cedric Newman competed on the second season of The Traitors Canada . [28] In 2025, Cedric & Tychon competed on Family Feud Canada . [29]

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 x [a] 9 10 x [a] 11
Catherine & Craig5th5th1stRemoved from
competition
[b]
7th [c] 3rd4th1st2nd1st
Jesse & Marika8th2nd4th2nd1st6thɛ [d] 1st1st4th3rd2nd
Franca & Nella4th1st7th3rd2nd1st2nd
ɛ
[e] [d]
3rd2nd4th3rd
Brendan & Connor1st4th2nd1st3rd2nd4thε [d] 6th5th1st4th
Beverley & Veronica2nd3rd3rd6th4th4th5th [e] 2nd3rd5th
Court & Ali6th9th [f] 5thRemoved from
competition
[b]
8th [c] [f] 6th5th6th
Cedric & Tychon9th6th6th4th6th3rd7th [g]
Cassie & Jahmeek3rd8th9th7th [b] 5th5th8th [g]
Dennis & Durrell7th7th8thRemoved from
competition
[b]
9th [h]
Jully & Kathy10th5th [b] 7th
Notes
  1. 1 2 This leg featured a Face Off challenge.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Catherine & Craig, Court & Ali, and Dennis & Durrell were removed from the competition due to COVID-19. As a result, Cassie & Jahmeek and Jully & Kathy re-entered the competition as replacement teams.
  3. 1 2 Catherine & Craig and Court & Ali found the On Ramp pass and were able to re-enter the race.
  4. 1 2 3 This team used their Express Pass to bypass one of the tasks on this leg.
  5. 1 2 Franca & Nelia used the Pass against Beverly & Veronica.
  6. 1 2 This team arrived last at the Pit Stop, but they were instructed to continue racing.
  7. 1 2 This was a double-elimination leg; the last two teams to check in at the Pit Stop were both eliminated.
  8. Dennis & Durrell were eliminated from the race when they failed to find one of the On Ramp passes.

Race summary

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The route map of The Amazing Race Canada 8.
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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    Pass-icon.svg Pass    Face Off icon.svg Face Off    Speed Bump icon.svg Speed Bump    Amazing Race Canada On Ramp.png On Ramp    TAR-Canada-pitstop-icon.png Pit Stop

Leg 1 (Quebec)

The first Roadblock of The Amazing Race Canada 8 was at La Grande Roue de Montreal. La Grande Roue de Montreal.jpg
The first Roadblock of The Amazing Race Canada 8 was at La Grande Roue de Montréal.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 2 (Quebec → Alberta)

Once in Lethbridge, Alberta, teams travelled to Indian Battle Park and encountered a Detour. Lethbridge River Valley Bridge .jpg
Once in Lethbridge, Alberta, teams travelled to Indian Battle Park and encountered a Detour.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 3 (Alberta → British Columbia)

The city of Fernie, British Columbia, hosted the third leg. Fernie BC - downtown looking south.jpg
The city of Fernie, British Columbia, hosted the third leg.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 4 (British Columbia → Alberta)

While in Kananaskis Country, teams used inflatable canoes to padde down the Kananaskis River. The Widowmaker, Kananaskis River - panoramio.jpg
While in Kananaskis Country, teams used inflatable canoes to padde down the Kananaskis River.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 5 (Alberta → British Columbia)

One Detour task in Vernon, British Columbia, had teams making apple pies. Vernon Davison Orchards Village entrance.jpg
One Detour task in Vernon, British Columbia, had teams making apple pies.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 6 (British Columbia → Ontario)

The campus of Western University was the site of the final task and Pit Stop in London, Ontario. University College, Western University.jpg
The campus of Western University was the site of the final task and Pit Stop in London, Ontario.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 7 (Ontario)

Teams learned American Sign Language at the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in Belleville, Ontario. Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf.jpg
Teams learned American Sign Language at the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in Belleville, Ontario.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional notes

Leg 8 (Ontario & Quebec)

Teams encountered their first Face Off at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello in Montebello, Quebec. Chateau Montebello (44518790002).jpg
Teams encountered their first Face Off at Fairmont Le Château Montebello in Montebello, Quebec.
Locations
Episode summary
Additional note

Leg 9 (Ontario → New Brunswick)

During the leg in the Acadian Peninsula, teams visited the Village Historique Acadien. Vue Village historique acadien.jpg
During the leg in the Acadian Peninsula, teams visited the Village Historique Acadien.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 10 (New Brunswick → Ontario)

After arriving in Tobermory, racers drove in the town's harbour. Tobermory, Ontario - Laslovarga (9).jpg
After arriving in Tobermory, racers drove in the town's harbour.
Locations
Episode summary

Leg 11 (Ontario → British Columbia)

BC Place hosted of the finish line for The Amazing Race Canada 8. BC Place Stadium - panoramio.jpg
BC Place hosted of the finish line for The Amazing Race Canada 8.
Locations
Episode summary

Ratings

No.TitleAir dateViewers
(millions)
Weekly rankRef.
1"Come on Doodlebug"July 5, 20221.701 [31]
2"Goatageddon"July 12, 20221.591 [32]
3"We Love Weenies!"July 19, 20221.771 [33]
4"Feel the Fear and Do It Anyways"July 26, 20221.401 [34]
5"I'm a Human Kite"August 9, 20221.601 [35]
6"Racing for Our Lives"August 16, 20221.751 [36]
7"What the Duck Is Going On?"August 23, 20221.541 [37]

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