– Hosted by Jon Montgomery, Canada's most-watched summer series returns July 7 on
CTV and streaming next day on Crave –
– Season 12 kicks off atop Whistler Mountain in British Columbia with one of the biggest
twists in THE AMAZING RACE CANADA history –
– Additional information on the teams competing this season is available on Crave.ca,
as well as the show's social media channels (@AmazingRaceCDA) –

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TORONTO, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ - Celebrating the thrill of adventure and heart-pounding competition, the country's most-watched summer series THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is back for Season 12 – delivering its most unpredictable race yet, packed with unexpected twists and high-stakes surprises. Hosted by Olympic Gold Medallist Jon Montgomery, 10 new dynamic and determined teams from all parts of Canada take their mark for one epic adventure beginning Tuesday, July 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and streaming next day on Crave.

Season 12 begins in spectacular fashion atop Whistler Mountain in British Columbia as the world-renowned destination celebrates its 60th anniversary. From the very first episode, racers are faced with one of the biggest twists in THE AMAZING RACE CANADA history when host Jon Montgomery surprises every team with an Express Pass – a game-changing advantage that dramatically shifts the strategy of the Race.

The winning team of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Season 12 receives OneKeyCash™ from Expedia to plan a trip around the world, a quarter of a million dollars, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA champions.

The 10 teams competing on Season 12 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are:

Keshia & Nova
Keshia and Nova (Miss Universe Canada 2020) are bold and fiercely loyal best friends who connected instantly when they met in 2010 at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology on basketball scholarships. Natural athletes, they thrive on pushing their limits and motivating each other to be better.

Keshia Gordon (she/her)
Age: 35
Hometown: Edmonton | Current: Vancouver
Occupation: DJ & Events
Instagram: @KGfresh_| TikTok: @KGfresh_

Nova Stevens (she/her)
Age: 33
Hometown: Vancouver | Current: Vancouver
Occupation: Model | Pageant and Mindset Coach
Instagram: @TheNovaStevens | TikTok: @TheNovaStevens

Filipe & Clara
While crossing the Americas on horseback in 2017, Filipe met Clara in Patagonia, and it was love at first sight. Clara eventually joined him on a month-long ride through Southern Argentina, deepening their bond. Their relationship thrives on teamwork, common goals, and their shared culture. Both have overcome major personal hurdles to be where they are today, and they plan on celebrating that on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.

Filipe Masetti (he/him)
Age: 39
Hometown: Pinhal, Brazil | Current: Calgary
Occupation: Horseback Guide | Public Speaker
Instagram: @filipemasetti | TikTok: @filipemasetti

Clara Daval (she/her)
Age: 32
Hometown: Lago Puelo, Argentina | Current: Calgary
Occupation: Student
Instagram: @Clara Davel | TikTok: @ClaraDavel

Chayla & Chyana
Chyana and Chayla are Cree and Métis sisters and granddaughters of Thelma Chalifoux, the first Métis woman appointed to the Canadian Senate. Raised on Treaty Six territory, they developed resilience, sharp instincts, and the ability to read people and situations quickly. Chyana is a bestselling author of Soft as Bones and works for Indspire, one of Canada's largest charities. Chayla became a mother at age 17 and is fiercely protective, direct, and unafraid of confrontation. Together, they balance strength and strategy, always grounded and ready to take on any challenge.

Chayla Rain (she/her)
Age: 29
Hometown: Edmonton | Current: Edmonton
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Instagram: @chaylarain | TikTok: @chaylarain

Chyana Marie Sage (she/her)
Age: 32
Hometown: Edmonton | Current: Hamilton, Ont.
Occupation: Author | Digital Content Lead at Indspire
Instagram: @softasbones | TikTok: @softasbones

Sacha & Sebastien
Sacha and Sebastian are brothers and adrenaline junkies who spend all their free time together. Proudly representing their Red River Métis roots and the French Manitoba community, these two are planning for a competitive, high-risk adventure on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.

Sacha Régnier (he/him)
Age: 25
Hometown: Winnipeg | Current: Winnipeg
Occupation: Custom Upholster/Musician
Instagram: @regnier.sacha | TikTok: N/A

Sébastien Régnier (he/him)
Age: 27
Hometown: Winnipeg | Current: Winnipeg
Occupation: Skeleton Athlete | Realtor
Instagram: @sebregnier | TikTok: N/A

Tina & Liz
Tina and Liz are twin sisters who have an extremely strong connection. They spent the first 17 years of their lives together, sharing a bedroom and often being treated as one unit, before attending separate universities to grow individually. Now, these siblings are ready to test their ultra-competitive nature and treat THE AMAZING RACE CANADA as their biggest challenge yet.

Christina "Tina" Liao
Age: 32
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont. | Current: Oakville, Ont.
Occupation: Corporate Lawyer
Instagram: @tinaandliz | TikTok: N/A

Elizabeth "Liz" Liao
Age: 32
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont. | Current: Waterdown, Ont.
Occupation: Family Doctor & Obstetrician
Instagram: @tinaandliz | TikTok: N/A

Michele & Matteo
Brothers Michele and Matteo grew up in the small town of Siderno in southern Italy, before moving to Canada 11 years ago. Determined to succeed in a new country, they balanced jobs ranging from construction to lifeguarding while learning English and excelling academically, ultimately graduating with honours in Marketing and Engineering, respectively. Now full-time content creators as The Bello Bros, the brothers share an unbreakable bond.

Michele Bruzzese (he/him)
Age: 28
Hometown: Siderno, Italy | Current: Toronto
Occupation: Content Creator
Instagram: @micbruzzese | TikTok: @TheBelloBros

Matteo Bruzzese (he/him)
Age: 26
Hometown: Siderno, Italy | Current: Toronto
Occupation: Content Creator
Instagram: @matteobruzzese_| TikTok: @TheBelloBros

Eamon & Bec
Married couple Eamon and Bec have spent more than a decade building a life together, growing from co-workers to best friends, life partners, and business owners. They are the creators of Eamon & Bec, a YouTube™ channel where they have shared their adventures and life's biggest milestones. In 2021, Bec was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31 and has since used her platform to inspire others through honesty, resilience, and optimism. Now living with Stage 4 cancer, she is determined to make the most of every opportunity – including fulfilling her longtime dream of competing on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.

Eamon Fitzgerald (he/him)
Age: 34
Hometown: Toronto | Current: Toronto
Occupation: YouTuber | Entrepreneur
Instagram: @eamonandbec | TikTok: @eamonandbec

Rebecca "Bec" Moroney (she/her)
Age: 36
Hometown: Toronto | Current: Toronto
Occupation: YouTuber | Entrepreneur
Instagram: @eamonandbec | TikTok: @eamonandbec

Ameen & Surria
Ameen and Surria are a powerhouse mother-son duo and co-founders of the nationally recognized brand Cedar Valley. Together, they built Cedar Valley from a high school project and a $3,000 grant into a brand that is now carried in more than 5,000 stores across Canada and the U.S. They consider themselves the perfect balance: Ameen brings structure and strategy, while Surria brings humour, confidence, and momentum to the team.

Ameen Fadel (he/him)
Age: 26
Hometown: Windsor, Ont. | Current Town: Windsor, Ont.
Occupation: Business Owner
Instagram: @ameenfadel_| TikTok: N/A

Surria Fadel (she/her)
Age: 62
Hometown: Windsor, Ont. | Current: Windsor, Ont.
Occupation: Business Owner
Instagram: @surriafadel | TikTok: N/A

Maestro & Duane
Long-time friends, Canadian Music Hall of Fame recipient Maestro Fresh Wes and two-time Guinness World Record holder Duane "D.O." Gibson are united by a passion for inspiring others. Maestro made history as the first Canadian hip-hop artist to receive platinum status in Canada. He has won three JUNO Awards, received the 2024 Governor General Lifetime Achievement Award for Performing Arts, and is considered to be the Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop. Duane is a hip-hop artist, motivational speaker, author, and record-breaking freestyle rapper whose work has reached students across Canada through more than 4,000 school performances, assemblies, youth conferences, and educational programs. Together, the pair bring a unique blend of talent, determination, and inspiration to every challenge they take on.

Maestro Fresh Wes (he/him)
Age: 58
Hometown: Toronto | Current: Saint John, N.B.
Occupation: Musician | Actor | Motivational Speaker | Author
Instagram: @maestrofreshwes | TikTok: @maestrofreshwes

Duane "D.O." Gibson (he/him)
Age: 47
Hometown: Sarnia, Ont. | Current: Woodbridge, Ont.
Occupation: Hip-Hop Artist | Motivational Speaker | Author
Instagram: @iamdogibson | TikTok: @iamdogibson

Dana & Cordelia
Dana and Cordelia are a mother-daughter duo who are also best friends. As only the second team to represent Labrador, they want to bring their East Coast charm to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, and show they are the provinces' biggest fans. They want to showcase their provincial pride and kindness along this adventure, but in the end, they'll do whatever it takes to win.

Dana Martin-Kelly
Age: 56
Hometown: Wabush, NL | Current: Wabush, NL
Occupation: Registered Massage Therapist | Fitness Instructor
Instagram: @dana.martin_kelly | TikTok: @lord.cords_mudder

Coredelia Richards
Age: 31
Hometown: Wabush, NL | Current: St. John's, NL
Occupation: Esthetician
Instagram: @lordy.cordy | TikTok: @lord.cord 

In the Season 12 premiere of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Tuesday, July 7 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and streaming next day on Crave), titled "Express Pass Let's Go", 10 teams begin the adventure of a lifetime as the Race kicks off atop Whistler Mountain in British Columbia. Racers are faced with one of the biggest twists in THE AMAZING RACE CANADA history when host Jon Montgomery surprises every team with an Express Pass – a game-changing advantage that dramatically shifts the strategy of the Race right from the beginning.

Along the way, communities across Canada once again welcome the Race, offering viewers a unique glimpse into the people, traditions, and industries that help make each region distinct. Racers meet community leaders, local business owners, Indigenous Elders, park rangers, devoted fans of the series, and Canadian sports icons, including two-time Olympic gold medallist, philanthropist, author, and Order of Canada recipient Andre De Grasse, who welcomes teams to his hometown of Scarborough, Ont.

For more information on the teams competing on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA this season, including team videos and exclusive content, visit the show's homepage on Crave.ca and official social media channels (@AmazingRaceCDA).

As previously announced, sponsors Expedia^®, Desjardins Group, and BOOST return to THE AMAZING RACE CANADA for Season 12 and are joined by new partners Café William, Molson Canadian, Bell, and Pür & Simple.

Season 11 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA was Canada's #1 summer program, with a season average of 1.3 million viewers. It also closed out its 11^th consecutive year as Canada's most-watched summer series among the key A25-54 demo. The series has amassed a total of 55 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 30 wins during the past 11 seasons.

THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (a Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with CTV. For Insight, John Brunton is Executive Producer and Mark Lysakowski is Executive Producer and Showrunner. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Danielle Pearson is Executive Producer and Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.

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Source: Numeris, TARC Season 11, July 8, 2025 – Sept. 16, 2025, final data. Summer 2025 (May 19-Sept. 7, 2025). Ranking based on commercial stations only.

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