OTTAWA, ON (March 31, 2025) – Skate Canada is excited to announce the five competitions that will make up its domestic events calendar for the 2025-2026 season. Events will be held across five provinces, with Dartmouth, Nova Scotia hosting their first Skate Canada event.

The season will kick off with the 2025 Skate Canada International which returns to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for the first time since 2001. The competition, which will be held at the SaskTel Centre from October 31 to November 2, 2025, will mark the third stop of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series and will attract some of the top skaters from Canada and around the world.

After three years in Winnipeg, the 2025-2026 Skate Canada Challenge will be moving to the West Coast. The event is set to take place at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex, in Calgary, Alberta, which most recently played host to the 2024 North American International Adult Competition. Held from November 27-30, 2025, the competition will serve as a qualifying event for the National Championships for junior and senior athletes.

The new year will start in exciting fashion as the country’s best junior and senior figure skaters and synchronized skaters converge at Gatineau, Québec’s Slush Puppie Centre for the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships. The competition will take place from January 5-11, 2026, and will serve as the final qualifying event for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

From February 5-8, 2026, Canada’s up-and-coming skaters will compete at the second edition of the Skate Canada Trophy, to be held in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Held at the RBC Centre, the national competition brings together the former Novice Canadian Championships and Skate Canada Challenge – Pre-Novice/Novice events under one umbrella.

The season will wrap up with the 2026 Skate Canada Cup held once again at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo, Ontario from February 27 to March 1, 2026. The Skate Canada Cup will showcase the best of synchronized skating in the novice, gold and open categories.

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“We are excited to bring the joy of figure skating to more Canadians this season while showcasing the incredible talent of our country’s figure skaters. Through collaboration with local municipalities, our five domestic events are sure to create memorable experiences for athletes, families, and fans.”
– Debra Armstrong, CEO, Skate Canada

“Saskatoon is thrilled to welcome Skate Canada International back to Saskatoon for the first time since 2001. This prestigious event not only brings world-class athletes, fans, and media to our city but also showcases the exceptional hosting capacity of SaskTel Centre and the passion of our local skating community, who will be out in full force to support this incredible competition. Held during a time when fewer visitors typically travel, this event ensures our local business community continues to thrive while leaving a lasting impression of Saskatoon as an extraordinary Canadian destination in the hearts of international visitors. Alongside our Saskatoon Destination Marketing partners and many members, we are proud to create a welcoming, memorable experience that highlights Saskatoon’s unique charm, experiences, and warm hospitality.”
– Steph Clovechok, CEO, Discover Saskatoon

“For over two decades, Tourism Calgary has proudly partnered with Skate Canada to bring world-class competitions to our city. As the 2025-2026 Skate Challenge heads west, we’re proud to share our signature hospitality and welcome Canada’s top skaters in singles and pairs as they battle for their spot at the national Championships.”
– Carson Ackroyd, Senior Vice President, Sales, Tourism Calgary

“Outaouais Tourism is delighted to welcome the 2026 Canadian National Skating Championships! The economic and tourism benefits will be major, as it is estimated that over 2,000 nights will be booked by Skate Canada in Gatineau’s hotels. The Outaouais is a prime destination for hosting large scale sporting events, and we can’t wait to showcase our great tourism offering to visitors from all over Canada who will be attending the competition!”
– Geneviève Latulippe, CEO, Outaouais Tourism

“We’re thrilled to welcome the 2026 Skate Canada Trophy competition to our municipality. This event highlights the incredible talent of our nation’s young skaters, and we look forward to showcasing our passion for sport on the national stage.”
– Ross Jefferson, President and CEO, Discover Halifax.

“Waterloo Region has a long and storied history of producing some of the best figure skaters that Canada has seen. We welcome the continued relationship that we have with Skate Canada in welcoming the 2026 Skate Canada Cup back to our community.”
– Allister Scorgie, Director of Sport Hosting, Explore Waterloo Region.

2025-2026 Skate Canada Events Calendar
2025 Skate Canada International
Location: SaskTel Centre | Saskatoon, Sask.
Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2025

2025-2026 Skate Canada Challenge
Location: Seven Chiefs Sportsplex | Calgary, Alta.
Dates: November 27-30, 2025

2026 Canadian National Skating Championships
Location: Slush Puppie Centre | Gatineau, Que.
Dates: January 5-11, 2026

2026 Skate Canada Trophy
Location: RBC Centre | Dartmouth, N.S.
Dates: February 5-8, 2026

2026 Skate Canada Cup
Location: Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex | Waterloo, Ont.
Dates: February 27 – March 1, 2026