The Great Canadian Baking Show

Meet the newest bakers to compete in the tent on Season 8 of CBC's The Great Canadian Baking Show

A new batch of fresh contestants is ready to vie for the title of Canada's Best Amateur Baker
Ten bakers wearing apron in a group shot inside the tent.
Meet our Season 8 bakers. (L-R) Patty De Guia, Réjean Mayer, Pamela Kramer, Jen Childs, Christine Campbell, Marcus Tam, Rita Vathje, Elora Khanom, Erica Schell and Guillaume Boivin. (CBC)

From coast to coast, we found an incredibly talented group of home-taught bakers to compete is Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show.

From an ecologist to a bookkeeper and the first home baker to compete from New Brunswick, we think this will be the most exciting season yet!

Watch | Official trailer for Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show

The Great Canadian Baking Show: Season 8 Trailer

4 months ago
Duration 1:00
Meet our newest batch of amateur bakers from across the country as we head into Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show.

Tune in Sunday, October 6 at 8 pm (8:30 NT) for the season launch on CBC and CBC Gem.

Guillaume Boivin

Guillaume is on set of the baking show.
Guillaume Boivin appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Guillaume is a psychologist who loves both bugs and baking!

Read more about Guillaume.

Christine Campbell

Christine on the set of the baking show.
Christine Campbell appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Christine was inspired to bake by her grandmother who was the pastry chef at a children's hospital. She's also the first baker in the tent from New Brunswick.

Read more about Christine

Jen Childs

Jen appears on set of the baking show.
Jen Childs appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Jen has auditioned for every show since Season 1 and now she's finally entering the tent.

Read more about Jen.

Patty De Guia

Patty on the baking show set.
Patty De Guia appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Patty is the ultimate cat mom who brings a wicked sense of humour to the tent.

Read more about Patty.

Elora Khanom

Elora on the baking show set.
Elora Khanom appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Elora started baking at home so that her diabetic son could enjoy treats.

Read more about Elora

Pamela Kramer

Pamela on set of the baking show.
Pamela Kramer appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Pamela is a high school co-op teacher who is known for her tasty bakes.

Read more about Pamela.

Réjean Mayer

Réjean on set of the baking show.
Réjean Mayer appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Réjean is retired and started baking as a way to connect with his adopted daughter. 

Read more about Réjean.

Erica Schell

Erica on the baking show set.
Erica Schell appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Erica is an ecologist who learned to bake from her mother and grandmother. 

Read more about Erica

Marcus Tam

Marcus on the baking show set.
Marcus Tam appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Marcus comes from an entire family of accountants and first learned to bake during the pandemic.

Read more about Marcus

Rita Vathje

Rita on set of the baking show.
Rita Vathje appears in Season 8 of The Great Canadian Baking Show. (CBC)

Rita is all about having fun in her retirement. She's entering the tent as an homage to her mother, who was a huge fan of the show. 

Read more about Rita

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