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Meet the Atlantic Canadians among 20 players set to take on Canada's Ultimate Challenge

Steph Beck of N.L. and Ayjay Colley of N.S. among 20 players ready to compete in Canada’s Ultimate Challenge

Season 3 competition begins Feb. 27

Cast gather around. Brandon on the field at Rogers Arena with a Canada's Ultimate Challenge sign behind them.
Season 3 cast pose with host Brandon Gonez at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. (Jag Photography)
Two Atlantic Canadians will compete in Season 3 of CANADA'S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE, the original reality competition series that transforms Canada into a giant obstacle course.


Canada's Ultimate Challenge returns to CBC and CBC Gem on Thursday, February 27 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).

Locations
Host Brandon Gonez returns to guide audiences through another electrifying season that begins in Tofino, B.C, where players dive into the water and emerge on the beach to complete a high-flying puzzle. It continues in Vancouver, B.C., Drumheller, Alta., Saskatoon, Sask., Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Mont Tremblant, Que. and finally Halifax, N.S. for a mind-bending finale. 

The Prize
Season 3's top team will win a trip to the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy in February 2026.

Players from the East Coast

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Steph Beck, of Conception Bay South, N.L., says she has the ability to problem solve, listen to others and strategize in an effective way. These skills may help her in Season 3 of Canada's Ultimate Challenge. (Jag Photography)
Steph Beck
Entrepreneur and professional bodybuilder
Age: 32
Hometown: Conception Bay South, N.L.
As a proud mother, she finds motivation in her daughter, who inspires her to tackle every challenge with heart and strength. She also has some serious physical strength on her side and is one mom you do not want to mess with.
 
A man flexes his muscles in his right tattooed arm in the air. He's wearing a yellow sleeveless shirt with Canada's Ultimate Challenge logo on the front.
Ayjay Colley of Halifax, N.S. is ready to take on the competition in the third season of Canada's Ultimate Challenge. (Jag Photography)
Ayjay Colley
Tumbling coach
Age: 30
Hometown: Halifax, N.S.
Ayjay grew up playing traditional team sports like baseball and basketball, but eventually swerved to cheer and tumbling. Even though he faced homophobic pushback, Ayjay excelled in the sport and became one of Nova Scotia's top cheerleaders.  Now, he is prepared to rewire any doubts, whether from the other teams or his teammates. For him, success is about bringing positive vibes and not holding back who he is. 

Watch Canada's Ultimate Challenge official Season 3 trailer

Canada's Ultimate Challenge | Official Season 3 trailer

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Canada’s Ultimate Challenge is a reality competition series which turns Canada into a giant obstacle course. Five teams compete in spectacular challenges that put their physical and mental skills to the test.