Sports Reports

The Winter Olympics are massively popular in Canada, possibly even more so than the Summer Olympics (which are arguably more popular in other countries). During the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, an estimated 98.3% of the population watched some part of an event on TV. 

I've previously analyzed the sports where Canada has the strongest contenders for gold medals. But as punters know, equally important is the total medal count. And for that, you need to know which sports Canada is most likely to win any medals in (gold, silver, or bronze).

The Winter Olympics have historically been where Canada has won the most gold medals. In 2010 it set the record for most gold medals won in a single Winter Olympics (14), though this has since been surpassed by Norway in the 2022 Winter Olympics. 

Canada’s hockey teams have historically dominated at the Olympics, the occasional challenge from the Americans, Swedes, and Finns notwithstanding. As we count down to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, let’s take a look back at Canada’s most memorable moments in Olympic ice hockey history, the good, the bad, and the odd.

The 2026 Winter Olympics (February 6-22, 2026) in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are approaching fast. If you’re like me, you’re going to want to plan ahead to make sure you don’t miss the main events. I’ve got you covered with the key medal events for Canada’s strongest sports, how to navigate time zone differences, and which broadcasters to stream from.

Rising costs haven’t stopped fans from showing up in record numbers to watch NHL games. For the 2024-2025 regular season, total attendance surpassed 23 million. There’s no doubt that there’s a strong appetite for stadium experiences.