Best Canadian Sports Franchises of the 21st Century
The Top Ten
1 BC Lions
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, the BC Lions compete in the CFL. The team has claimed multiple Grey Cup titles and plays their home games at BC Place. Their team colors are orange and black.
Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, the BC Lions compete in the CFL. The team has claimed multiple Grey Cup titles and plays their home games at BC Place. Their team colors are orange and black.
2 Calgary Stampeders
Based in Calgary, Alberta, the Calgary Stampeders are another CFL team with a history of Grey Cup championships. They play their home matches at McMahon Stadium and their team colors consist of red, black, and white.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, the Calgary Stampeders are another CFL team with a history of Grey Cup championships. They play their home matches at McMahon Stadium and their team colors consist of red, black, and white.
3 Montreal Alouettes
Competing in the CFL, the Montreal Alouettes represent Montreal, Quebec. They have been the Grey Cup champions on multiple occasions and host their home games at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. The team colors are blue, red, and silver.
Competing in the CFL, the Montreal Alouettes represent Montreal, Quebec. They have been the Grey Cup champions on multiple occasions and host their home games at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. The team colors are blue, red, and silver.
4 Edmonton Eskimos
Now known as the Edmonton Elks due to a name change to avoid cultural insensitivity, this CFL team hails from Edmonton, Alberta. The team has a history of Grey Cup victories and plays its home matches at Commonwealth Stadium. Their team colors are green and gold.
Now known as the Edmonton Elks due to a name change to avoid cultural insensitivity, this CFL team hails from Edmonton, Alberta. The team has a history of Grey Cup victories and plays its home matches at Commonwealth Stadium. Their team colors are green and gold.
5 Toronto Argonauts
As a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Toronto Argonauts represent Toronto, Ontario. The team, which was founded in 1873, is the oldest existing professional sports team in North America. They play their home games at BMO Field and wear double blue as their team colors.
As a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Toronto Argonauts represent Toronto, Ontario. The team, which was founded in 1873, is the oldest existing professional sports team in North America. They play their home games at BMO Field and wear double blue as their team colors.
6 Toronto FC
Toronto Football Club, commonly referred to as Toronto FC, is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario. The team competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home matches at BMO Field, located at Exhibition Place on Toronto's shoreline. ...read more.
Toronto Football Club, commonly referred to as Toronto FC, is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario. The team competes in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home matches at BMO Field, located at Exhibition Place on Toronto's shoreline. ...read more.
7 Hamilton Tiger Cats
Representing Hamilton, Ontario, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a CFL team with multiple Grey Cup titles to their name. They host their matches at Tim Hortons Field and their mascot is named Stripes. The team's uniform colors are black and yellow.
Representing Hamilton, Ontario, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a CFL team with multiple Grey Cup titles to their name. They host their matches at Tim Hortons Field and their mascot is named Stripes. The team's uniform colors are black and yellow.
8 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers compete in the CFL. They have a strong legacy of Grey Cup championships and play their home games at IG Field. The team dons blue and gold uniforms.
Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers compete in the CFL. They have a strong legacy of Grey Cup championships and play their home games at IG Field. The team dons blue and gold uniforms.
9 Montreal Impact
The Montreal Impact is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Montreal, Quebec. The Impact competes as a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer.
The Montreal Impact is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Montreal, Quebec. The Impact competes as a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer.
10 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Competing in the Canadian Football League (CFL), this team calls Regina, Saskatchewan, home. With multiple Grey Cup titles under their belt, they play their home games at Mosaic Stadium. The Roughriders' team colors include green and white.
Competing in the Canadian Football League (CFL), this team calls Regina, Saskatchewan, home. With multiple Grey Cup titles under their belt, they play their home games at Mosaic Stadium. The Roughriders' team colors include green and white.The Contenders
11 Vancouver Whitecaps
A professional soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vancouver Whitecaps are part of Major League Soccer (MLS). Founded in 2009, the team has become a cornerstone in the Canadian soccer landscape. Their colors are navy blue and white.
A professional soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Vancouver Whitecaps are part of Major League Soccer (MLS). Founded in 2009, the team has become a cornerstone in the Canadian soccer landscape. Their colors are navy blue and white.
12 Ottawa Redblacks
Also a CFL team, the Ottawa Redblacks were established in 2014 as a replacement for the defunct Ottawa Rough Riders. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, they play their matches at TD Place Stadium. The team's colors are red, black, and white.
Also a CFL team, the Ottawa Redblacks were established in 2014 as a replacement for the defunct Ottawa Rough Riders. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, they play their matches at TD Place Stadium. The team's colors are red, black, and white.
13 Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs, officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often simply referred to as the Leafs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often simply referred to as the Leafs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
14 Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (French: Les Canadiens de Montréal) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
The Montreal Canadiens (French: Les Canadiens de Montréal) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.
15 Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators (French: Sénateurs d'Ottawa) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The Senators play their home games at the 18,652-seat Canadian Tire Centre, ...read more.
The Ottawa Senators (French: Sénateurs d'Ottawa) are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The Senators play their home games at the 18,652-seat Canadian Tire Centre, ...read more.
16 Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
17 Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
18 Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
19 Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are an ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
The Vancouver Canucks are an ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
20 Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays are a member of the East division of the American League in Major League Baseball, and play their home games at Rogers Centre.
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Blue Jays are a member of the East division of the American League in Major League Baseball, and play their home games at Rogers Centre.
21 Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association, as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association, as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.BAdd New Item