Canada's Ultimate Challenge
Six extraordinary coaches will guide and mentor teams of everyday Canadians at site-specific physical challenges in a unique competition structure. Each episode will take place at an iconic Canadian location where the teams will compete in spectacular Solo, Tandem or Team challenges that test them physically and mentally. In the end, only one team will win Canada's Ultimate Challenge.
Seasons
1. Squamish, B.C.
Air Date: 2023-02-16
Players travel to Whistler Olympic Park for the inaugural team challenge, the Ski Jump Relay Race. Next they head to Squamish, where coaches select solo Players to compete in the High Ropes challenge.
2. Hinton, Alta.
Air Date: 2023-02-23
Pairs compete in the River Raft Supply Dash on the raging Athabasca River, then solos climb high for the Towering Tree challenge. Next stop, a working ranch for the Roll in the Hay team challenge.
3. Carcross, Yukon
Air Date: 2023-03-02
Pairs compete in the Handcar Hustle at Carcross Station, teams Bridge Build and Supply Carry above the Yukon River, and finally the solo Fat Tire Desert Bike Race. A Player Shuffle surprises everyone.
4. Kelowna, BC
Air Date: 2023-03-09
The Teams travel to Kelowna, BC, for the Plane Pull, the tandem Rosé Roll, and the solo Trestle Trip challenge; the competition intensifies in the first elimination round and one team is sent home.
5. Thousand Islands, ON
Air Date: 2023-03-16
Before the competition gets underway in the Thousand Islands ON, teams react to surprising coaching changes. Players compete in three challenges in, on, and over the water, and a second team goes home.
6. Quebec City, QC
Air Date: 2023-03-23
In Quebec City, solo players rappel Le Château Frontenac, duos breach La Citadelle, and teams carry water up 487 stairs at Montmorency Falls. A coach’s advantage is on the line; a 3rd team goes home.
7. The Semi-Finals: Sudbury, ON
Air Date: 2023-03-30
In the semi-finals, solo Players do the Smokestack Climb in Sudbury; the teams go 750m underground in Mine Rescue; and pairs complete in a Sea-Doo Slalom tubing course. Only two teams make the cut.
8. The Championship: The Maritimes
Air Date: 2023-04-06
In the final nail-biter, players go for broke in 3 team-only challenges: Lobster Haul off the Confederation Bridge; Fundy Mud Sled-and-Slide in Hopewell Rocks; and Cape Cliffhanger at Cape Enrage, NB.
1. The Start
Air Date: 2024-04-28
Twenty extraordinary Canadians form five formidable teams and face-off in a massive cross-country obstacle course competition. The action kicks off in St. John’s with two epic challenges.
2. The Handshake
Air Date: 2024-04-28
Teams fight for survival on Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine in Québec with the first elimination on the horizon. Early rivalries and alliances come into play as one team gets dropped from the competition.
3. The Swap
Air Date: 2024-05-12
The four remaining teams swim the Rideau Canal Locks in Ottawa and loyalty is tested as Brandon reveals a shocking twist.
4. The Aftermath
Air Date: 2024-05-19
The teams compete on land, sea, and air in Hamilton, Ontario, with another high-stakes elimination showdown.
5. The Cut
Air Date: 2024-05-26
Tensions rise during a tough rafting competition in Canmore, Alberta, and game-changing news strikes hard.
6. The Comeback
Air Date: 2024-06-02
A massive shake-up throws the remaining players for a loop against the breathtaking backdrop of Revelstoke, BC.
7. The Endgame
Air Date: 2024-06-02
The epic cross-country journey ends on Vancouver Island and 1 team is crowned Canada's Ultimate Challenge champs.
1. The Return
Air Date: 2025-03-06
The journey begins in Tofino, B.C. as 20 Canadians form 5 teams to compete in a massive cross-country obstacle course.
2. The Bracelet
Air Date: 2025-03-13
Things get nasty after 5 players hang from a Vancouver high rise to avoid elimination.
3. The Knockout
Air Date: 2025-03-20
In Drumheller, the Alberta the teams dig deep in two dino challenges and then a huge twist spins them out.
4. The Betrayal
Air Date: 2025-03-27
Team rivalries blow up in Saskatoon as a Prairie showdown sends one team packing.
5. The Ultimatum
Air Date: 2025-04-03
The Ultimatum twist rocks the players to their core in the heart of the Canadian Shield.
6. The Payback
Air Date: 2025-04-10
In Mont Tremblant, the teams face-off in a punishing race to punch a ticket to the finale.
7. Battleground Finale
Air Date: 2025-04-17
The epic journey ends in Halifax where the teams standing battle for ultimate glory; Brandon Gonez hosts.
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Rating
2.0/10
Release Date
2023-02-16
Episodes
19 (3 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Insight Productions
The Gurin Company