Canadian ice dancers gave fans plenty to cheer about this past season, racking up international medals, delivering unforgettable performances, and continuing their rise on the world stage—all with Milano Cortina 2026 in sight. From veteran champions to rising stars, here’s a look back at the biggest show-stopping moments of the 2024–2025 season. 

Ontario’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier once again cemented their place among ice dance elite. They kicked off their season in style with a gold-medal performance at the 2024 Skate Canada International, where fans were introduced to their dynamic new programs—and the debut of their iconic retro beach-themed costumes. They secured their fifth consecutive win at the event; a feat matched only by Canadian legends Shae-Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz. 

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier at the 2024 Skate Canada International.

Gilles and Poirier continued to dominate on home soil, reclaiming their fourth national title at the 2025 Canadian National Skating Championships. Internationally, the duo defended their gold medal at the 2025 ISU Four Continents Championships, then capped off the season with a silver medal at the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships. This marked their 12th appearance at Worlds and an impressive fifth time on the podium, highlighting a career defined by perseverance and passion. 

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in 2013 and 2025.

Another team that made a major impact this season was Quebec’s Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha. Hot on the heels of Gilles and Poirier this season, they delivered a career-best fourth-place finish at the 2024 ISU Grand Prix Final, Canada’s top result. The team went on to reclaim the national silver medal in their home province and captured their second career bronze at the Four Continents Championships. Closing out the season on a positive note, their seventh place at Worlds helped secure three Olympic quota spots in ice dance for Team Canada ahead of Milano Cortina 2026. 

Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha at the 2025 ISU Four Continents Championships.

Quebec’s Alicia Fabbri and Paul Ayer had a breakthrough season, highlighted by their podium finish as the Denis Ten Memorial Challenge. Later in the season, they defended their spot on the podium at the Canadian National Championships, securing bronze and a coveted place at the ISU World Championships for the first time. At Worlds, their Elvis themed rhythm dance earned them a spot in the free dance, playing a crucial role in securing three Olympic quota spots for Canada. 

Alicia Fabbri and Paul Ayer at the 2025 ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

The future is bright for Canadian ice dance, as junior teams continue to make impressive strides. Chloe Nguyen and Brendan Giang of British Columbia led the charge this season, capturing bronze at the ISU Junior Grand Prix in China and clinching the top spot at the 2024–2025 Skate Canada Challenge. Their momentum carried into nationals, where they claimed their first Canadian title with two standout performances, including their free dance set to Harry Styles’ Sign of the Times, which captivated audiences and judges alike. 

Close behind were Sandrine Gauthier and Quentin Thieren of Quebec, who wowed fans throughout the season. The duo captured silver at the Skate Canada Challenge and followed it up with another silver medal at the national championships, finishing just behind Nguyen and Giang. On the international stage, Gauthier and Thieren delivered Canada’s top ice dance result at the 2025 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, placing eighth and solidifying their status as rising stars in the country’s junior ice dance scene. 

Sandrine Gauthier and Quentin Thieren at the 2025 Canadian National Skating Championships.

The 2024–2025 season may be over, but the road to the next Olympic Winter Games is already well underway, with three Olympic quota spots secured for Milano-Cortina 2026. As Canadian ice dancers looks ahead to the 2025–2026 season, the focus will shift to building momentum and sharpening their competitive edge in preparation for the Olympic stage.