| Organising body | League1 Canada |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Region | Canada |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Qualifier for | CONCACAF W Champions Cup |
| Current champions | Whitecaps FC Girls Elite |
The Women's Inter-Provincial Championship is an annual soccer tournament organized by League1 Canada. Established in 2022, it is contested by the champions of each of the League1 Canada member leagues. [1] The winner is considered to be the national champion and has qualified to the CONCACAF W Champions Cup since 2023. [2]
The Inter-Provincial Championship is a four-team knockout tournament played in August, immediately following the regular season. It is played over a single weekend with the semifinals held on Friday and the finals and third-place match on Sunday. [3] The host of the tournament rotates between the member leagues. [4] The winners of each member league (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec) qualify for the tournament. Prior to the establishment of League1 Alberta in 2024, the host league was granted the fourth berth.
| Year | Host | Location(s) | Winner | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place |
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| 2022 |  Quebec | Laval, QC | A.S. Blainville | AS Laval |  Alliance United |  Varsity FC |
| 2023 | British Columbia | Langley, BC | Whitecaps FC Girls Elite | PEF Québec | Unity FC | Alliance United |
| 2024 | Ontario | Hamilton, ON | Whitecaps FC Girls Elite | CS Mont-Royal Outremont | NDC Ontario |  Calgary Blizzard WSC |
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