The Amazing Race Canada 2

The Amazing Race Canada
(season 2)
Season Run July 8 (2014-07-08) – September 21, 2014 (2014-09-21)[1]
Filming dates April 26 (2014-04-26) – May 22, 2014 (2014-05-22)
Winning team Michael "Mickey" Henry & Peter "Pete" Schmalz
Season Stats
Continents visited 3
Countries visited 3
Provinces visited 7
Territories visited 1
Cities visited 15
No. of legs 12
Distance traveled 44,816 km (27,847 mi)
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The second season of The Amazing Race Canada was a reality game show based on the American series The Amazing Race. It featured eleven teams of two, each with a pre-existing relationship in a race across Canada and around the world. The winning team was awarded CA$250,000, two Chevrolet Silverado "High Country Edition" trucks, free gasoline for life from Petro-Canada and the ability to fly for free anywhere for a year with Air Canada in business class. Jon Montgomery returned as the host.

The season premiered on July 8, 2014 and the finale aired on September 21, 2014. Best friends Michael "Mickey" Henry and Peter "Pete" Schmalz were the winners.

Production

Development and filming

The starting line for the second season of The Amazing Race Canada located near the Glacier Skywalk and the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park.

On September 16, 2013, CTV announced that the show was renewed for the second season during the first season reunion special.[2]

Unlike the first season, the race traveled to destinations outside of Canada like other international Amazing Race counterparts.[3]

This show features MasterChef Canada judge Alvin Leung as a judge for the "Master Chef" task in Leg 3 and Hong Kong-Canadian actress Jennifer Tse, who greeted the teams in the Pit Stop on the same leg.[4][5]

Casting

Casting began in November 2013, with an online site for submission of applications and audition videos.[3] The first three teams were revealed on June 17, 2014, with the remaining teams announced on June 18 and June 20.[6] The contestants include ice hockey players and gold medalists Natalie Spooner and Meaghan Mikkelson, ballet dancer Rex Harrington as well as comedian Ryan Steele from The Ryan and Amy Show

Alain Chanoine proposed to Audrey Tousignant-Maurice at the Pit Stop of Leg 8.

Marketing

Air Canada and Chevrolet retain their sponsorship from the first season. The new prize includes receiving a gas supply from Petro-Canada and each leg prize includes cash from Scotiabank.[7]

Broadcasting

After episode 6, a special mid-season reunion/recap titled "After The Race" aired. Hosted by James Duthie, the program reviewed the events of the first 6 episodes with the first 5 eliminated teams. A second "After The Race" special that was again hosted by Duthie, aired immediately after the season finale with all the teams present to review the season as a whole.

Results

The following teams are participating in the Race, each listed along with their relationships as announced by CTV.[6]

Team Relationship Position (by leg) Roadblocks
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mickey & Pete Best Friends 7th 3rd 5th 6th 6th 3rd 3rd 3rd 2nd 3rd 2nd 1st Mickey 7, Pete 7
Natalie & Meaghan Teammates 1st 1st 1stε4 1st 3rd 5th 1st 1st 3rd 2nd 1st 2nd Natalie 7, Meaghan 7
Ryan & Rob Co-Workers 9th 7th 4th 2nd 2nd 6th 6th 5th 5th 4th 3rd 3rd Ryan 7, Rob 7
Sukhi & Jinder Siblings 6th 6th 8th 8th 4th 4th 4th 2nd 1stƒ 1st 4th8 Sukhi 6, Jinder 6
Alain & Audrey Dating→Engaged7 2nd 2nd 6th5 7th 1st 2ndƒ 5th 4th 4th 5th Alain 6, Audrey 4
Pierre & Michel Twin Brothers 8th 5th 3rd 5th 5th 1stə6 2nd 6th Pierre 4, Michel 56
Rex & Bob Engaged 3rd 9th2 7th5 3rd 7th 7th Rex 4, Bob 3
Cormac & Nicole Son/Mother 4th 4th 2nd 4th 8th Cormac 3, Nicole 3
Laura & Jackie Married 5th 8th 9th Laura 2, Jackie 2
Jen & Shawn Married 10th 10th3 Jen 1, Shawn 1
Shahla & Nabeela Best Friends 11th1 Shahla 1, Nabeela 1
  1. ^ Shahla & Nabeela failed to complete the naval challenge and received a time penalty. Already in last place, they were eliminated without the penalty being applied.
  2. ^ Rex & Bob initially arrived at the Pit Stop in 6th place, but were assessed a 6-hour time penalty (first they took a 2-hour penalty during the surfing task; then, Bob elected to take a 4-hour penalty for quitting the Roadblock). Three teams checked in during their penalty time; due to Jen & Shawn's withdrawal from the race (see note 3), Rex & Bob checked in at 9th place and the rest of their penalty was applied to the next leg.
  3. ^ Jen & Shawn withdrew from the race in Leg 2 after Shawn dislocated his shoulder, an injury sustained during the surfing task. At the nearby hospital in Tofino, Jon visited them to inform them that they had been eliminated from the Race.
  4. ^ Natalie & Meaghan used their Express Pass to bypass the Detour in Leg 3.
  5. ^a b Rex & Bob used their U-Turn to Natalie & Meaghan, while Alain and Audrey also used their U-Turn power on Sukhi and Jinder. However, both Natalie & Meaghan and Sukhi & Jinder were already ahead of them and were unaffected. These U-Turns were not shown on air.[8]
  6. ^a b Pierre & Michel used their Express Pass to bypass the Roadblock in Leg 6. Before using the Express Pass, Michel elected to perform the Roadblock, and this is reflected in the total Roadblock count.
  7. ^ At the Leg 8 Pit Stop, Alain proposed to Audrey, who accepted. Their relationship title was changed from "Dating" to "Engaged".
  8. ^ Sukhi & Jinder incurred a 15-minute penalty upon running a red traffic light in Charlottetown; they elected to serve the penalty immediately.

Episode title quotes

Episode titles are often taken from quotes made by the racers.

  1. "What's It Take to Get a Cup of Tea?" Bob
  2. "There's a Fish in My Pants" Sukhi
  3. "Snakes and Liars" Producer Named
  4. "They're Harshing Our Mellow" Mickey
  5. "Who Designs These Torture Tests?" Rex
  6. "She's the Pierogi Poobah" Bob
  7. "Lest We Forget" Non-Racer (Clue Paper given to a Canadian Army D-Day re-enactor at the Remembrance and Renewal statue)
  8. "I Said Yes!" Audrey
  9. "How Are We Going to Explain This to Mom and Dad?" Jinder
  10. "Hot Poop" Rob
  11. "Put the Fun Back in Fundy" Pete
  12. "Who's Da Bomb?" Non-Racer (Roadblock clue paper at the Diefenbunker)

Prizes

The prize for each leg is awarded to the first place team for that leg. Trips are sponsored by Air Canada and cash prizes by Scotiabank.

Race summary

The complete route map of The Amazing Race Canada 2.
Destinations Air travel    Rail travel    Water travel    Bus travel
Route Markers Detour    Roadblock    Fast Forward    U-Turn    Speed Bump    Pit Stop

Leg 1 (Alberta → British Columbia)

In Victoria, teams visited The Empress hotel for the second Roadblock where they had to serve afternoon tea to an etiquette class and recite the tea menu from memory.

Airdate: July 8, 2014

In the first Roadblock of the season, teams had to make their way to the hangar of the Aero Center, where they would board a plane and then tandem skydive 12,000 feet (3,700 m) with an instructor onto Willows Beach, where they could join their partner. Their instructor would give them their next clue.

In the second Roadblock, the team member did not participate the first Roadblock had to serve afternoon tea to the patrons at the Empress Hotel in Victoria. They were given a lesson in etiquette and had to recite the menu options from memory. Once the tea master declared that they had provided "acceptable service", he would hand them their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 2 (British Columbia)

On South Chesterman Beach, teams used driftwood to construct a traditional Tofino deckchair.

Airdate: July 15, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved back to The Empress to begin this leg of the race. In the first Detour of the race, teams was a choice between Sharp Knives and Sharp Eyes; both detours required teams to head to Ucluelet Harbour. In Sharp Knives, teams had to watch a demonstration, and then correctly fillet at least 30 pounds (14 kg) of fish to receive their next clue. Teams had a limited amount of fish. If they ran out without reaching the target they must switch detour options or take a penalty. In Sharp Eyes, teams had to sort through 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of assorted Pacific rockfish and separate them into five bins.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member to use driftwood from the beach as well as fishing nets to construct a traditional Tofino deckchair and sit through the builder's weight to receive their next clue.

Additional note
Additional tasks

Leg 3 (British Columbia → Hong Kong, China)

In Hong Kong, teams visited the famous Bruce Lee statue on Avenue of Stars.

Airdate: July 22, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved back to Chesterman Beach to begin this leg of the race. The Detour was a choice between Master Chef, or Kung Fu Master. In Master Chef, teams have to go to Bo Innovation, and then be greeted by MasterChef Canada judge Alvin Leung. He will hand them a shopping list of 10 items. They must then go to Wan Chai Wet Market, and purchase all 10 items and head back. Once they found the 10 items on the shopping list that Alvin Leung gave the teams, he will hand them their next clue. In Kung Fu Master, teams suit up in a traditional martial arts uniform, and then perform a difficult kung fu routine. If they successfully perfected their kung fu skills, kung fu master Lee would hand them their next clue.

In the leg's Roadblock, one team member will be first greeted by a snake master who will choose a serpent and show it to the team member. The master would take out the snake's gallbladder and then the person has to drink a shot of the snake's bile and a bowl of snake meat soup. After they finished their meal, the master would give them their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 4 (Hong Kong, China → Macau, China)

At Senado Square in Macau, one side of the Detour required teams to learn a Macanese folk dance routine.

Airdate: July 29, 2014

In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to take a 764 feet (233 m) bungee jump off the Macau Tower. Once they landed on the street below, they received their next clue.

The Detour was a choice between Stamp It or Stomp It. In Stamp It, teams had to make their way to the Ruins of St Paul's, where they would pick up a scroll. They then had to search the streets around Senado Square looking for six shrines, marked with one of six ancient Chinese symbols. At each station, they had to mark their scroll with a stamp in ink. Once they returned to the Ruins of St Paul's with six stamps on their scroll, they would receive their next clue. In Stomp It, teams had to head to Senado Square and join a Macanese folk dance troupe and learn a complicated routine. Once the instructor was happy with their effort, she would hand them their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 5 (Macau, China → Yukon)

Miles Canyon served as the Pit Stop for this leg of the Race; teams arrived by canoeing the Yukon River.

Airdate: August 5, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved to Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre to begin this leg of the race. The Detour was a choice between Make Your Bed or Ride a Sled. In Make Your Bed, teams have to grab 2 heavy backpacks, and then head to the campsite, to find a locked chest, and a key inside a block of ice in the cooler. Then, they have to empty their backpacks, properly built a tent, and set up a campfire which is needed to melt the block the ice to retrieve the key. Teams will then open the chest, do inspection with a wilderness expert and receive their next clue. In Ride A Sled, teams first select 3 dogs from a board at the ranch, then they have to run 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) on a trail to a frozen lake. Then, they have to search through a number of dog harnesses that matches 3 dogs they selected. Once found the harnesses, teams will have to correctly put it on the dog, and attach the dogs to the sled. Each team member will have to complete 3 laps around the frozen lake to receive their next clue.

The Speed Bump required Sukhi & Jinder have to use their Chevrolet Silverado to hook up a 20 feet (6.1 m) trailer. Then they drive 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) to a marked parking spot for a trailer until they have to reverse their pickup truck. The trailer or the pickup truck cannot knock down any cones.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member to ride a snow bike for 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) course in the woods before heading to the shooting range, where the person has to successfully shoot all 5 targets without missing, the shooter would receive the next clue. If the person misses any targets, they must start over again by running the course again, and shoot the remaining targets.

Additional notes
Additional tasks

Leg 6 (Yukon → Manitoba)

For this leg's Fast Forward in Winnipeg's Exchange District, teams had to search for its historic ghost signs (example on the building on the left).

Airdate: August 12, 2014

The Fast Forward had teams to go to the Exchange District's iconic building "The Cube" and receive a list of partial phrases. They then had to search around the district for seven historic painted advertisements on the outside walls of buildings, which would contain the full version of one of their partial phrases. They had to look at the advertisement and fill in the blanks on sheets of paper with what was painted on the building. Once they had all seven filled in, they could return to The Cube and being awarded the Fast Forward.

The Detour was a choice between Puck It and Pinch It. In Puck It, teams made their way to the MTS Centre, where they had to dress in hockey gear. Team members would take turns guiding a puck down a slalom of cones and would then shoot it at the net, which would be blocked by a wooden goalie with five holes. Teams would have to shoot the puck through all five openings, including "the notorious" five-hole. In Pinch It, teams made their way to the St. Ivan Suchavsky Cathedral to find the basement hall. There, they had to properly make 74 traditional Ukrainian pierogis.

In the Roadblock, one team member would dress as a glam rock star and had to memorize a rock and roll song. They would then perform it with a band in front of an audience of Winnipeg music-lovers, and would receive their next clue if they sang all of the lyrics correctly.

Additional tasks

Leg 7 (Manitoba → France)

Teams visited the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery in Lower Normandy to honour those Canadian soldiers who died in World War II.

Airdate: August 19, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved back to Portage and Main to begin this leg of the race. In the leg's Roadblock, one team member had to take a sample of calvados from a barrel and use a mathematical formula and tools provided, as well as a demonstration, to distil the calvados to 40% ABV. Once the distiller was happy with their work, they received their next clue.

The Detour was a choice between Show It or Tell It. In Show It, teams had to travel to Elevage de Nesque and correctly groom a Percheron horse of their choosing. Once the horse was groomed, they had to correctly braid the horse's mane to receive their next clue. In Tell It, teams traveled to the courtyard of the Bayeux Tapestry Museum, where they were given twelve images of the Norman invasion of England from the tapestry. Using nine descriptions on boards around the courtyard, they had to correctly identify the images that matched up to the descriptions and place them on a board. Once all nine were correct order, they received their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 8 (France)

In Paris, teams visited the famous Arc de Triomphe to look for their clue.

Airdate: August 26, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved to Bayeux Cathedral to begin this leg of the race. The Detour was a choice between Haute Couture and Plat du Jour. In Haute Couture, teams made their way to the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, where they would have to use the provided tools and materials to cut and sew on the fabric for a Haute Couture dress. If their dress met the satisfaction of a judge, teams would get their next clue. In Plat du Jour, teams traveled to the Marais District and had to search the chalkboard placed outside of cafés for three items marked with a race flag. Teams had to purchase these items and memorize how to pronounce them in French. They would then deliver all three items to a waiting couple and say each name correctly to get their next clue.

The Speed Bump required Ryan & Rob had to learn how to perform the French folk song "Au clair de la lune" on a pair of accordions. If they could play the song in unison for an audience, they could continue with the race.

In this Roadblock, one team member would have to recreate a local modern art painting using Race sponsor Mentos candies. They had to follow a given example and place the candies onto a board so that the image matched the painting. If they met the approval of a judge, they would get their next clue.

Additional tasks

Leg 9 (France → Quebec)

Teams visited the Atwater Market in Montreal and had to search the intersection of Avenue Atwater and Rue Saint-Ambroise for their next clue.

Airdate: September 2, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved to Parvis des droits de l'homme to begin this leg of the race. In this Roadblock, one team member had to drive a Chevrolet Camaro SS and complete a 2-stage precision driving course. First, they must perform a quarter drift without the car spinning out. Then they will perform a 180 degree reverse turn. The instructor will give them their next clue once both stages are accurately finished.

The Detour was a choice between Flamed or Grilled. In Flamed, teams headed to the Espace Verre and watch a demonstration by a local artist on how to melt glass rods to create beads. They will then make 5 different beads which are needed to complete a sample necklace. The artist will give them their next clue if the beads are all made correctly. In Grilled, teams head to a food stand called Le Cheese. They will then study and sample 10 different grilled cheese sandwiches. Then teams had to run 50 meters to the Le Cheese food truck, where they had to correctly identify all grill cheese sandwiches flavors by memory. If teams got them all correct, the chef will give them their next clue.

The Fast Forward required teams to head to Parisian Laundry where teams had to select a pose. After they selected a pose, they will head into the curtain room and then strike the pose so that artists can sketch the team. They will then will be asked to pose in their underwear and then eventually naked. If the teams get uncomfortable, teams can choose to go back to the Detour. When the artists finished sketching the teams, they would receive their clue which directed them to the Pit Stop.

Additional tasks

Leg 10 (Quebec → Prince Edward Island)

The Prince Edward Island Roadblock had teams identify Fathers of Confederation impersonators meeting in Province House in Charlottetown.

Airdate: September 9, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved to Place d'Armes to begin this leg of the race. In this Roadblock, one team member had to speak to impersonators of friends and family of selected Fathers of Confederation who attended the 1864 Charlottetown Conference on the grounds of Province House, who will give their delegates' name and a physical description of them. Then the team member had to go inside and correctly identify 10 Fathers of Confederation impersonators (George Brown, George-Étienne Cartier, George Coles, Robert B. Dickey, Col. John Hamilton Gray, Hector-Louis Langevin, Thomas D'Arcy McGee, William Henry Pope, Samuel Tilley, Dr. Charles Tupper) by memory. If the team member gets them all right, an impersonator of Father of Confederation and Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, will give them their next clue.

The Speed Bump required Ryan & Rob to dig for 3 bottles of "Moonshine" inside a pile of horse manure before they could continue the Detour. The Detour was a choice between Mussel or Mass. In Mussel, teams had to go to Prince Edward Aqua Farms where they had to process 1,800 pounds (820 kg) (or three full bins) of mussels. They had to suit up and strip the mussels from their "socks" – where they were growing and multiplying in the North Atlantic for the last 2 years – into a new bin. The plant manager will give them their next clue once they're done, and their work area is clean. In Mass, teams head to a potato farm where they had to calculate the weight of over 10 million russet potatoes using a tape measure and a calculator. If teams figured out the correct weight, Vernon, the potato farmer will give them their next clue.

Additional note
Additional tasks

Leg 11 (Prince Edward Island → New Brunswick)

While in New Brunswick, teams visited the famous Hopewell Rocks for the Detour in this leg of the race.

Airdate: September 16, 2014

During the Pit Stop, all teams were moved to Peake's Wharf to begin this leg of the race. The Detour was a choice between By Land or By Sea. In By Land, teams first have to get a GPS, then search for 10 hidden items (geocache) using their GPS. Once they returned all 10 different items, they would receive their next clue. In By Sea, teams first had to locate the Hopewell Rocks, then had to learn the Maritime tradition of international signal flags. Then they will find a box of 100 different flags and 7 nautical messages. They will then run along the beach where they will find a code book, then memorize the flag codes. When teams think they are confident, teams had to go back to the area where they found their box, then select the matching flags, then place them up on a pole in the correct order.

In this leg's Roadblock, one team member to rappel down the rock face of Cape Enrage where they will find the first half of their next clue. Then the team member will run along the rocky shore where they have to climb up the rock face to find the second half of the clue to keep on racing.

Additional note
Additional tasks

Leg 12 (New Brunswick → Ontario)

The final Roadblock in Ottawa required teams to ascend the new glass atrium of the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Airdate: September 21, 2014

In this leg's first Roadblock, one team member had to enter the Diefenbunker. There, they had to search among the bunker's vast array of rooms for three of five hidden toys; a helicopter, a tank, a jeep, a plane and a compass. Once they had found three and returned them to the front desk, they would receive their next clue.

In the final Roadblock of the Race, the team member did not participate the first Roadblock would have to use a mechanical ascender to climb to the top of the museum's glass atrium, grabbing their next clue along the way. Once at the top, they had to pull themselves along the roof before they could return to their partner.

Additional tasks

Ratings

DVR ratings are included in Numeris' count.

No. Airdate Episode Viewers
(millions)
Rank
(Night)
Rank
(Week)
Ref
1 July 8, 2014 "What's It Take to Get a Cup of Tea?" 2.764 1 2 [9]
2 July 15, 2014 "There's a Fish in My Pants" 2.510 1 1 [10]
3 July 22, 2014 "Snakes and Liars" 2.676 1 1 [11]
4 July 29, 2014 "They're Harshing Our Mellow" 2.518 1 1 [12]
5 August 5, 2014 "Who Designs These Torture Tests?" 2.662 1 1 [13]
6 August 12, 2014 "She's the Pierogi Poobah" 2.968 1 1 [14]
7 August 19, 2014 "Lest We Forget" 2.687 1 1 [15]
8 August 26, 2014 "I Said Yes!" 2.686 1 1 [16]
9 September 2, 2014 "How Are We Going to Explain This to Mom and Dad?" 2.865 1 1 [17]
10 September 9, 2014 "Hot Poop" 2.897 1 1 [18]
11 September 16, 2014 "Put the Fun Back in Fundy" 3.026 1 1 [19]
12 September 21, 2014 "Who's Da Bomb?"

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