bc tourism challenge

How it works!

 A Vancouver tourism industry tradition, the TOURISM CHALLENGE is our annual opportunity to re-educate ourselves and enjoy the outstanding attractions and world class hotels that our region has to offer, so that we are ready to welcome our guests and SHARE our passion and knowledge.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE - available to staff and volunteers at participating tourism industry partners - check with your Manager to see if your company is playing.

FILL in the blanks of your PASSPORT!! Before you arrive INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND COMPANY NAME. SIGN IT!

Present your PASSPORT and PHOTO ID to the ticket centre, server or host to receive FREE ADMISSION or a SPECIAL TOURISM CHALLENGE RATE FOR TWO at participating attractions and activity partners, FANTASTIC DEALS at our hotel partner restaurants or great room rates.

Proof of employment WILL be requested before receiving a benefit.

PARTICIPATE DON’T expect to receive a stamp from an attraction if you are not willing to spend the time and meet their criteria for your stamp.

RESPECT your colleagues, treat the front-line staff as you would like to be treated, or as your company expects you to treat your guests.

Participants who don’t respect these guidelines WILL NOT be allowed to receive a Privilege Pass.

TALK TO YOUR MANAGER for more details on HOW TO COLLECT YOUR 2022 - 2023 PRIVILEGE PASS.

Note: All costs and expenses not specifically paid for as part of the prizes including without limitation - meals, gratuities, insurance, personal expenses, taxes and any transportation are the responsibility of the winners. There is no cash value to these prizes and they must be accepted as awarded, no substitutions or alterations will be made. None of The Vancouver Attractions Group, the Hotel Association of Vancouver, Destination Vancouver, Destination BC, prize contributors or their respective agents or representatives shall be responsible in any way for the use of or bear any liability whatsoever in any way attributable to a prize awarded in this contest. Each party that is eligible to win the prize must sign a declaration confirming understanding, compliance with, and acceptance of the contest rules, the prize, and a release of all liability satisfactory to Hotel Associaiton of Vancouver and the Vancouver Attractions Group. If any individual under the age of nineteen (19) years wins the grand prize or is the guest of the prize winner, the parents, legal guardian or other authorized legal representative of such person must also sign a consent and release of liability satisfactory to the Vancouver Attractions Group and the Hotel Associaiton of Vancouver.  Decisions of the judging panel are final with respect to all aspects of this.

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Tourism Challenge: Discover Surrey

Welcome to Surrey! There is so much to see, eat, and do while you’re here.

From April 20 to May 31, we invite you to stroll the streets of Cloverdale and partake in our Tourism Challenge Scavenger Hunt.

To receive your stamps, you will need to uncover the secret phrase by solving eight riddles , each one leading you to a new location throughout the area. At every new location, you will find a portion of the secret phrase either taped to the storefront window or, in the case of a few murals and storyboard podiums, written directly on the wall and signs.

Solve all eight riddles listed below, discover the full phrase and then make your way to the Museum of Surrey to earn your stamps.

Cloverdale is full of wonders, both past and present. As you make your way through the scavenger hunt, don’t forget to take some time to experience all that the neighbourhood has to offer.  Please note that while the businesses of Cloverdale are excited to have you, we kindly ask you respect the employees and other patrons in the area. 

Your journey begins at Hawthorne Square (176th street and 57th avenue) .

First Riddle

Standing in Hawthorn Square, look for a welcoming sign. The five-word title is what you need to find. 

Hint: Having trouble finding it? Look for the little storyboard in the square explaining how Cloverdale welcomes people.

Second Riddle

Next, walk south down the street and take a glance. You’ll find what you’re looking for at the store with many plants.

Third riddle

Onto the next, you must be pretty smart. You’ll find your next clue right at the heart.

Fourth Riddle

Keep walking, don’t be afraid to take a chance. You’ll have your next clue in a beautiful life in France.

Fifth Riddle

Take a stroll across the street, don’t stop or stall, you’re looking for a singular word painted largely on a wall.

Hint: Having trouble finding it? Check behind the CUPE 402 building.

Sixth Riddle

Go back and cross the road, it isn’t a maze. You’re looking for a yellow mural and the eighth word in that phrase.

Seventh Riddle

You’re almost done with this whole thing, it’s coming into alignment. You’ll get your next clue by looking for the consignment.

Eighth Riddle

Walk south toward the Train Conductor statue and between two benches you’ll find a sign. Grab the first word of the title in green and you’ll be just fine.

Hint: Having trouble finding it? Look for the storyboard on the corner of 56A and 176th st. explaining Cloverdale’s transportation history.

You did it!

You’ve got the secret phrase,  congratulations you’re a champ! Now take it to the Museum of Surrey to get your stamp!

Hint: Looking for a shortcut to the museum? Cross through Robinson Square to get there quicker.

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VANCOUVER TOURISM CHALLENGE 2024

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We offer fun and informative guided tours of the city covering all of the major highlights. Book a tour to experience all that Vancouver has to offer, or simply rent a bike to explore on your own.

Tourism Challenge Bike Rental Offer

A bike rental is a great way to cover more ground as you complete the Tourism Challenge! Passholders and 1 guest can enjoy a Half-Day bike rental for $10/person. We offer free self-guided ride maps with every rental.

Tourism Challenge bike rentals are available in-person only. We always have bikes available for rent!

Tourism Challenge Guided Bike Tour Offer

Join us for a 3-Hour Guided Stanley Park tour for $25/person, available for you and guest. Tourism Challenge tours must be booked in advance using the code in your tourism passport. Passholders must complete the experience to receive a stamp.

Tourism Challenge guided bike tours must be booked online in advance. Subject to availability.

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TOURISM CHALLENGE 2024

The annual Tourism Challenge is back!

We’re thrilled to participate in this year’s Tourism Challenge and welcome tourism professionals to Downtown Van.

The Tourism Challenge will run from April 20 – May 31, 2024 with more details on the Tourism Challenge website .

To earn two stamps, visit downtown and find the answers to the following three questions:

QUESTION 1:

The “good morning, vancouver” mural by chairman ting along the granville and w georgia intersection is a celebration of our vibrant city and everything it has to offer. how many downtown van logos can you find on this masterpiece.

Hint: This mural is in (2) parts.  

QUESTION 2:

Granville street is vancouver’s original entertainment district hosting bc entertainment hall of fame’s star walk. whose star can be found between carol henriquez and raffi.

Hint: This star loves to “Chit Chat ”.  

QUESTION 3:

(3) tree-like sculptures can be found at the thurlow and w cordova intersection, paying homage to vancouver’s natural offerings; the mountains, trees and water. what is the name of the sculpture and the artist.

Once you’ve completed all three questions, make your way to CF Pacific Centre and visit the Guest Services desk located at 701 W Georgia Street (M1 level, next to LUSH) to collect your stamps.

Happy hunting! Don’t forget to tag us in any photos you share on social media @ downtownvan with the hashtag #downtownvan!

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Burnaby Heights Scavenger Hunt – Tourism Challenge 2024

Tourism Challenge is back! Tourism Challenge is an annual opportunity for tourism industry professionals and volunteers to familiarize themselves with the outstanding attractions and neighbourhoods in the region. As an authentic urban village with a rich history, the Heights is excited to join Tourism Challenge 2024 as one of the participating neighbourhoods.

The Heights is an extraordinary shopping hub and a culinary haven where local culture and art co-exist. With a diverse range of about 360 shops and services, the Heights has something for everyone. Come and explore our vibrant community!

Burnaby Heights Scavenger Hunt

To explore the Heights, we have created a fun crossword scavenger hunt on Hastings Street, between Boundary Road and Gamma Avenue. Whether you are a local or a visitor, our scavenger hunt will help you discover unique and interesting spots in the Heights. (Please note that the scavenger hunt is available only from April 20 to May 31, 2024.)

Your goal is to find answers to four out of seven questions in order to receive two stamps. 

Click the picture on the left to access a printable PDF of the scavenger hunt, which you can take with you while exploring the Heights. You may also need a pen or pencil to write answers.

Once you have completed the scavenger hunt, please visit one of our stamping locations starting April 20:

• Peaked Pies | 4114 Hastings Street |    Sun – Wed: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thurs – Sat: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Posh Pantry | 4548 Hastings Street |  Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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TOURISM CHALLENGE 2024

Vancouver mysteries tourism challenge.

2024 Tourism Challenge: Explore downtown Vancouver while you solve a mystery and earn a stamp for your passport!  

Located in Downtown Vancouver – Four outdoor mystery games to choose from. Explore iconic architecture, historic sites and public art while you complete escape-room style challenges and collect clues. No apps to download, no wifi required – this is real-life adventure.

ALLOW AT LEAST 2 HOURS GAME TIME WHEN PLANNING YOUR DAY, PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLETE THE GAME TO EARN A STAMP.

HOW IT WORKS

Important Information – Please Read Carefully 

You and your guest will be added to a team with up to 4 other players so that we can accommodate as many people as possible. If you have any concerns about this, please get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your request to play in a private team (space is limited). *Note: our regular games do not function this way – Vancouver Mysteries teams are always private (only the people you signed up with).

This is for the Tourism Challenge only. We will ask to see your Tourism Passport when you arrive. If you are unable to show your passport you will be asked to pay for your spot or your booking will be cancelled.

A detective or agent from Vancouver Mysteries meets you at the beginning and end of your mystery to give you everything you need to play.

• You must book your game ahead of time – no walk ups .
• You must complete the game to earn your stamp (no exceptions).
• The promo code in your passport adjusts the cost to $14 per player (+ tax) for you and one guest. This special price is a savings of 60% off the regular price of $35 per player.
• The game start location varies – you will receive an email with instructions where to meet us. Please watch for this email and make sure each player signs the digital waiver before game day (we will send you a link to our digital waivers).
• Bring your kid(s)! We have a game for younger players and up to two kids under six can join your team for free – look for Heroes & Villains Family availability on the games listed on this page).

TOURISM CHALLENGE GAMES

Use promo code in you passport at any of the game times listed on this page to save 60% with the promo code in your passport.

MAY 4  | 1:30PM | Heroes & Villains Family Version | Book here

MAY 9  | 4:30PM | Heroes & Villains (ages 12 and up) | Book here

MAY 11 | 11AM | Crime in Downtown | Book here

MAY 18 |12:30PM | Secret Mission | Book here

MAY 18 – We have added a 11:30AM Crime in Downtown game! Please call/text us to add yourself to this special new time

May 25 | 1:30PM | Ghost Patrol | Book here

May 26 | 3PM | Crime in Downtown | Book here

BOOK YOUR GAME

• Bring your passport
• Sign the digital waivers before game day.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather
• Plan for at least 2 hours to complete the game and earn your stamp

CHOOSE FROM 4 GAMES

Vancouver Mysteries games run daily rain or shine year round. Only available here in Vancouver, our outdoor mystery games are a top-rated and award-winning activity since we opened in 2014. You have two hours to catch a killer, complete a spy mission, hunt ghosts, or save the planet. Can you solve the mystery?

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We have a version of Heroes and Villains adapted for groups with younger kids. It is the same game route and sightseeing but the challenges are less difficult and the game book was written for children.

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Hunt for ghosts and investigate paranormal case files during your Ghost Patrol – can you catch a ghost?

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With the 2023 peak visitor season around the corner, Vancouver Island North Tourism is proud to introduce a new program designed to educate frontline staff and volunteers to create unforgettable experiences for visitors to the region. Staff that are passionate and knowledgeable about the region can make lasting impressions on visitors and create a superior visitor experience to those visiting our beautiful region.

VINT is proud to introduce the 2023 VINT Regional Tourism Challenge which will launch in late June and run until August 15, inviting anyone working a frontline role or volunteers to go explore our communities, tourism stakeholders and region to collect stickers and get entered to win weekly prizes, plus a chance to win the grand prize!

All front line staff and volunteers are invited to participate in the Challenge.

Participants are required to collect stickers and earn entries by exploring the VINT region, visiting participating stakeholders and identified locations.

By visiting participating stakeholders, communities and landmarks and fulfilling the identified requirements for earning a sticker, participants are entered to win a grand prize and weekly draws.

For more information about this program, please contact Natalie Stewart at [email protected] or call 250-209-2454

• Port McNeill Visitor Centre  
• Kwa’lilas Hotel
• Cafe Guido & Co
• Village of Port Alice
• Sointula Resource Centre
• U’mista Cultural Centre
• Port Hardy Information Centre & Chamber of Commerce
• Foggy Mountain Coffee Co.
• Telegraph Cove Resort

Visit any of the listed locations to enter into weekly prize draws. Simply take an image and post on social media using #VINTChallenge2023 and tagging @vancouverislandnorth on Facebook or Instagram.

• Walk-Out Island
• Lions Park/Port Alice Marina
• Welcome to Port Alice Sign
• Eternal Fountain
• Port Hardy sign (by the big windmill blade)
•  Carrot Park
•  Storey’s Beach
• Port Hardy Plane Crash Hike
• Tex Lion Trail

Port McNeill 

• BC Ferry Terminal 
• Port McNeill Photo Frame (By Lata’s food truck) 
• Port McNeill downtown mural
• Beaver Lake Forest Trail
• Port McNeill – water front by the clock
• Bere Point Regional Park
• Sointula Museum
• Take a picture by a funky Sointula fence
• Ecological Park boardwalk
• World’s tallest totem pole
• Alert Bay Library-Museum
• St. Olaf’s Church
• Government Dock
• Old School House

Telegraph Cove 

• Old Truck on the boardwalk
• Whale Interpretive Centre
• Alder Bay (Seahorse at the Roxy)

Other regional highlights:

• San Josef Bay – – Holberg/Port Hardy
• Boardwalk – Winter Harbour
• Scarlet Ibis – Holberg
• Joey’s Museum – Coal Harbour
• Devil’s Bath – Port Alice (on the Port Alice Loop)
• Side Bay – Port Alice
• Marble River Provincial Park (Emerald pools or Bear Falls) – Port Alice
• Hoomack Rest Stop – Woss
• Showcase your business and location to frontline staff in the region- you get to decide what participants need to complete in order to earn a stamp. This could include a simple visit to your location, or visiting your business, gift shop, tour and answering a question, to purchasing an item from you. We are happy to work with you on determining what might work best for you. 
• Magnify awareness of your business and it’s offerings
• Enhance engagement and followers on social media
• Benefit from increased staff knowledge to serve your guests better and provide increased level of customer service
• Offer a unique training opportunity for your frontline staff
• Spend time exploring Vancouver Island North and (re)learn new things about your own region
• Get entered to win weekly prize draws and grand prize package
• Learn about businesses and tourism operators in the region and experience what they offer.
• Increase your knowledge of the region and your ability to provide tourism suggestions and customer service to your guests.
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Vancouver Tourism Challenge

Inspiring views, rich cultural activities, world-class museums and gardens, and unique architecture—UBC has everything you need for a rewarding day.

Collect up to six stamps at UBC by completing the following challenges.

UBC Neighbourhood Challenge

Museum of anthropology (moa) challenge, ubc botanical garden challenge.

• Nitobe Memorial Garden OR Greenhart TreeWalk Challenge

Beaty Biodiversity Museum Challenge

Number of stamps: 2.

Answer all the questions below by visiting different points of interest on the UBC Vancouver campus.

• Read the plaques at the base of the Musqueam post. What is the name of the artist who carved the post?
• Martha Piper Plaza (at the intersection of Main Mall and University Boulevard) is named in honour of a former UBC president. Over which years was Martha Piper president of UBC?
• Visit the Great Trek Cairn on Main Mall. What was the date of the Great Trek?
• What are the names of the two libraries on either side of Koerner plaza?

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Download a campus map to help you complete the neighbourhood challenge.

Where to collect stamps:

UBC Welcome Centre Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 6 pm Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

Number of stamps: 1

Challenge :.

Museum of Anthropology (MOA) Challenge (one stamp) MOA is temporarily closed for Great Hall seismic upgrades until Summer 2024. Find the answer to the MOA challenge online; you do NOT need to visit MOA to complete this challenge and you cannot collect stamps there. You can collect one stamp for MOA’s online challenge ONLY at the UBC Welcome Centre.

• When did MOA temporarily close to complete its Great Hall seismic upgrades, and when does it expect to reopen again to the public? Provide the months and years. Tip: Find the answer on this page of MOA’s website .

Visit the UBC Botanical Garden and ask the front desk for the challenge.

UBC Botanical Garden and Greenheart TreeWalk 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 4:30 pm *Stamps available 11 am – 3 pm **CLOSED May 11, 2024 – Receive 2 stamps if you visit Nitobe Garden on this day**

Nitobe Memorial Garden OR Greenhart TreeWalk Challenge (located in UBC Botanical Garden)

Number of stamps: 1 (note that you may collect only one stamp for this challenge–from either nitobe or the treewalk, but not both.), nitobe memorial garden challenge:.

Visit the Nitobe Memorial Garden and answer the following question.

• What association does the plaque outside Nitobe’s gates honour?

For the Nitobe challenge, please collect your stamp at the UBC Welcome Centre after visiting the garden, not at Nitobe itself.

Greenhart TreeWalk Challenge:

Visit the Greenhart TreeWalk and ask staff at the attraction entrance for the challenge.

• Tip: The Greenhart TreeWalk is located within the UBC Botanical Garden, so you can visit the TreeWalk while you’re at the Botanical Garden.

UBC Botanical Garden or Greenheart TreeWalk 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 4:30 pm *Greenheart TreeWalk closes at 4 pm *Stamps available 11 am – 3 pm **CLOSED May 11, 2024 – Receive 2 stamps if you visit Nitobe Garden on this day**

Take a photo of a cool specimen you saw in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum and show it to the staff, or tell them about what you saw, to get your stamp.

Beaty Biodiversity Museum — Under the Whale or at the Admissions desk 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm *Arrive by 4 pm to receive a stamp

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Squamish Tourism Challenge

Tourism Squamish welcomes you back to the Squamish Adventure Centre for the 2024 Tourism Challenge!

1. Visit the Squamish Adventure Centre located at 38551 Loggers Lane, Squamish, BC.

2. Present your passport and ID to one of our friendly staff members at the Visitor information desk.

3. Receive two questions related to our beautiful community or surrounding Sea to Sky.

4. Answer the questions correctly.

5. Collect your three stamps.

Thanks for participating, we hope you have fun in Squamish!

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Tourism Challenge 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Tourism Challenge on Granville Island! Please click on the link below for this year’s scavenger hunt. Enjoy the live music, browse the shops and studios, explore the Public Market, and grab a snack or two (or three or four!) as you hunt! Bring your finished scavenger hunt for 2 stamps at

The Volunteer Table in the Public Market – 11am – 4pm*  or Kaboodles in the Kids Market – 10am – 6pm

The Market can be crowded, so please be conscious of people around you, and try to form an organized line as opposed to swarming.

Happy hunting!

*If no one is available at the Volunteer Table, please visit Kaboodles in the Kids Market

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Tourism Challenge 2024

Vancouver’s North Shore is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and diverse neighborhoods, each offering its own unique charm and atmosphere. From the rugged wilderness to cultural experiences, dining, and shopping, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

 TOURISM CHALLENGE 2024

NEIGHBOURHOOD SCAVENGER HUNT

COMPLETE 3/4 or all 4 QR CODE SCANS TO PUT TOGETHER “CODE PHRASE”

• MONOVA , The Shipyards District
• Copperpenny Distilling Co. , Shipyard Brewery District
• Cantina Norte , Edgemont Village
• North Shore Bike Park , Capilano Mall*Entrance through parkade

Unlock Special Offers when scanning the QR Codes! 🎉 Present Your “Tourism Challenge Passport” at Each Business During Your Visit! Please check operating hours to have the best experience.

To collect your stamp, please visit: 

*Silk Purse Arts Centre

1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

*SILK PURSE HOURS WED TO FRI NOON TO 5PM, SAT & SUN NOON TO 4PM

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Canada's Ultimate Challenge is now streaming on CBC Gem

Season two is filled with unpredictable twists and turns as teams travel across canada.

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Canada's original reality TV series is back for Season 2 on is now streaming on CBC and CBC Gem. 

What is Canada's Ultimate Challenge?

Canada's Ultimate Challenge is a seven-episode original reality competition series that turns Canada into a giant obstacle course. 

In the second season, 20 players divided into five teams of four compete in spectacular challenges across Canada that put their physical and mental skills to the test. Plenty of unpredictable twists and turns stun the players and will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Watch | The official Season 2 trailer for Canada's Ultimate Challenge

The epic showdown is back. Canada’s Ultimate Challenge returns to CBC

The winning team receives a trip to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to cheer on Team Canada. 

Season 1 of Canada's Ultimate Challenge , produced by CBC, Insight Productions and The Gurin Company, has been nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards including Best Reality/Competition Series.

Who are the players this season?

Angel Anderson (she/her), 42, a scaffolder and former competitive boxer from Winnipeg, MB 

Daniel Ginnane (he/him), 27, a stunt performer and former MMA fighter from Vancouver, BC

Harvin Sangha (he/him), 27, a correctional officer and professional Kabaddi player from Brampton, ON

Whitney Beers (she/her), 29, a personal trainer, nutritionist and entrepreneur from Saint John, NB

Darko Boskovic (he/him), 38, a fitness model and coach from Calgary, AB

Ninko Pangilinan (he/him), 36, a writer, blogger and personal trainer from Innisfil, ON

Sandra Wendland (she/her), 41, a real estate agent and fitness trainer from Toronto, ON

Shasily Matowe (she/her), 31, a fitness trainer and dancer from Edmonton, AB

Team Orange

Dominic Kehoe (he/him), 43, a pipeliner from Valleyview, AB

Jacqueline Le (she/her), 32, a wellness coach from Vancouver, BC

Jenny Laviolette (she/her), 29, a communications advisor and cheerleading coach from Ottawa, ON 

Sandrick Brisard-Cadet (he/him), 30, a fitness trainer, model and construction worker from Laval, QC

Adam Pike (he/him), 31, a digital creator and former Big Brother Canada Houseguest from St. John's, NL

Ayoleka "Leka" Sodade (she/her), 25, a sales executive and former college basketball player from Windsor, ON 

Brandon Rodwell (he/him), 35, a construction worker and amateur motocross rider from Woodstock, ON

Courtney Copoc-Hopkins (she/her), 32, a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Education Counsellor and former competitive gymnast from Vancouver, B.C.

Team Yellow 

Chassidy Sule (she/her), 23, an office administrator and competitive bodybuilder from Dartmouth, NS

Paul Kobilke (he/him), 29, a transit worker from Vancouver, BC

Quinton Maclean (he/him), 29, a Twitch streamer from Oakville, ON 

Shannon Torgerson (she/her), 37, a sheep farmer from Warburg, AB  

Who is the host this season?

Popular broadcaster Brandon Gonez guides viewers through the competition, drama, and eliminations as the players sweat it out across the country. "This is the job of a lifetime — I get to travel across this country that I love and see the transformation of iconic locations into epic challenges that will test the limits of this new crop of players," said Gonez. 

• Take a thrilling trip across Canada with reality TV series host Brandon Gonez

Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Gonez was a video journalist for CFTK-News in northwest B.C. before returning home to join the CP24 and Your Morning team as a reporter and anchor.

He is now the founder and CEO of Gonez Media, one of Canada's fastest-growing online and news entertainment companies. The Brandon Gonez Show , a weekly online talk show is now available on YouTube.

Many Toronto viewers remember his live weather report in 2019 when he famously referred to an approaching winter storm as a "dutty" (Jamaican Patois for 'dirty'). The video's down-to-earth nod to Toronto's diverse communities caused it to go viral across several social media platforms.

What locations will the series visit this season?

Beginning in St. John's, NL and stopping in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC, Ottawa, ON, Hamilton, ON, Canmore, AB, Revelstoke, BC and Comox, BC, each episode takes place at an awe-inspiring location that showcases the beauty and grandeur of Canada. 

• 7 iconic Canadian locations get their close-up on Season 2 of Canada's Ultimate Challenge

Where can I watch Season 2?

Watch Season 2 on CBC Gem now.

CBC Gem is available for free as an App for iOS , tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, and Xbox One/S/X and online at gem.cbc.ca .

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