The Great Canadian Baking Show

The Great Canadian Baking Show

Continuing First aired 01/Nov/2017 CA English 11 season(s) 80 episode(s)
Canadian version of hit British baking competition. 10 amateur bakers from across Canada compete in a series of themed culinary challenges.

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Season 10 · Season 10
1 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Oct/2026
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Season 9 · Season 9
8 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Oct/2025
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S9E7
Fairy Tale Week
Air date: 16/Nov/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

In the semi-final, the bakers bring their own magic to the Tent with fanciful fairy bread, sugar plum cookies and an edible pop-up story book.

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In the semi-final, the bakers bring their own magic to the Tent with fanciful fairy bread, sugar plum cookies and an edible pop-up story book.

S9E6
Pastry Week
Air date: 09/Nov/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Five remaining bakers show off their techniques in Pastry Week, making birthday pies, the Egyptian Lenza, and flaky, layered mille-feuille.

Summary

Five remaining bakers show off their techniques in Pastry Week, making birthday pies, the Egyptian Lenza, and flaky, layered mille-feuille.

S9E5
Indulgence Week
Air date: 02/Nov/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

The bakers are tasked with making rich, decadent desserts including cheesecakes, Dubai chocolate cookies and a layer cake wrapped inside another cake.

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The bakers are tasked with making rich, decadent desserts including cheesecakes, Dubai chocolate cookies and a layer cake wrapped inside another cake.

S9E4
Maple Week
Air date: 26/Oct/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

It’s an ultra-Canadian week in the Tent as the bakers make Québécois pouding chômeur, a fudgy maple mousse tart, and a scrumptious brunch platter.

Summary

It’s an ultra-Canadian week in the Tent as the bakers make Québécois pouding chômeur, a fudgy maple mousse tart, and a scrumptious brunch platter.

S9E3
Carnival Week
Air date: 19/Oct/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Under the big top, the bakers are inspired by carnival treats across the world, making fried dough, Prinjolata, and a showstopping cookie mask.

Summary

Under the big top, the bakers are inspired by carnival treats across the world, making fried dough, Prinjolata, and a showstopping cookie mask.

S9E2
Bread Week
Air date: 12/Oct/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Nine bakers knead to prove their bread-iness to the judges by making steamed buns, Norwegian school bread, and a mouth-watering muffuletta.

Summary

Nine bakers knead to prove their bread-iness to the judges by making steamed buns, Norwegian school bread, and a mouth-watering muffuletta.

S9E1
Cake Week
Air date: 05/Oct/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Canada’s best amateur bakers arrive at the Tent, where their quest for the cake plate starts with three bakes to show their personalities and skills.

Summary

Canada’s best amateur bakers arrive at the Tent, where their quest for the cake plate starts with three bakes to show their personalities and skills.

Season 8 · Season 8
8 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Oct/2024
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S8E3
Savoury Week
Air date: 20/Oct/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 44 min
Summary

Eight bakers leave the sweets behind for The Great Canadian Baking Show’s first Savoury Week, highlighting the spicy, salty and cheesy.

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Eight bakers leave the sweets behind for The Great Canadian Baking Show’s first Savoury Week, highlighting the spicy, salty and cheesy.

Season 7 · Season 7
9 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Oct/2023
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S7E9
The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show
Air date: 26/Nov/2023 · Time: 09:00
Summary

Hosts Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis welcome four champion bakers from seasons past to The Great Canadian Baking Show Tent for the chance to become the Holiday Star Baker. Winners from Seasons 2 through 5 – Andrei, Nataliia, Raufikat, and Vincent – join together for three yuletide challenges. In the Signature Bake, they each must prepare a creative interpretation of Cookies and Milk in tart form to leave out for Santa Claus. Then in the blind-judged Technical Bake they're tasked with baking Sufganiyot, a deep-fried jam and custard filled donut traditional to Hanukkah. Finally, the bakers present a Show Stopping Baking Gift Exchange featuring elaborate desserts hidden inside handmade cookie boxes decorated for the season. Judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley taste and deliberate on each bake to determine the winner.

Summary

Hosts Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis welcome four champion bakers from seasons past to The Great Canadian Baking Show Tent for the chance to become the Holiday Star Baker. Winners from Seasons 2 through 5 – Andrei, Nataliia, Raufikat, and Vincent – join together for three yuletide challenges. In the Signature Bake, they each must prepare a creative interpretation of Cookies and Milk in tart form to leave out for Santa Claus. Then in the blind-judged Technical Bake they're tasked with baking Sufganiyot, a deep-fried jam and custard filled donut traditional to Hanukkah. Finally, the bakers present a Show Stopping Baking Gift Exchange featuring elaborate desserts hidden inside handmade cookie boxes decorated for the season. Judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley taste and deliberate on each bake to determine the winner.

S7E1
Cake Week
Air date: 01/Oct/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 44 min
Summary

Ten of the country's best amateur bakers arrive at the iconic "Great Canadian Baking Show" tent to complete three "Cake Week" challenges.

Summary

Ten of the country's best amateur bakers arrive at the iconic "Great Canadian Baking Show" tent to complete three "Cake Week" challenges.

Season 6 · Season 6
9 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/2022
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S6E9
The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show 2022
Air date: 27/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Season 5 bakers Stephen and Steve join Season 4's Mahathi and Season 2's Mengling for three yuletide challenges. Each must assemble a holiday party platter of savoury appetizers, then bake Gefüllte Herzen, heart-shaped German holiday cookies filled with raspberry jam and covered in chocolate. Finally, the bakers will create a show stopping holiday scene cake elaborately decorated to tell a festive tale.

Summary

Season 5 bakers Stephen and Steve join Season 4's Mahathi and Season 2's Mengling for three yuletide challenges. Each must assemble a holiday party platter of savoury appetizers, then bake Gefüllte Herzen, heart-shaped German holiday cookies filled with raspberry jam and covered in chocolate. Finally, the bakers will create a show stopping holiday scene cake elaborately decorated to tell a festive tale.

S6E8
Finale
Air date: 20/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Bakers demonstrate their abilities by taking on the classic Paris Brest; bakers try their hand at cassata; the bakers push their skills to the limit with a garden party dessert centerpiece made of at least three different bakes.

Summary

Bakers demonstrate their abilities by taking on the classic Paris Brest; bakers try their hand at cassata; the bakers push their skills to the limit with a garden party dessert centerpiece made of at least three different bakes.

S6E7
Fancy Dessert Week
Air date: 13/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Four remaining bakers dress up some desserts; the bakers start with mochi donuts, then provide their take on the sans rival; the bakers must wow the judges with a jelly art cake, topped with a spectacle encased in jelly.

Summary

Four remaining bakers dress up some desserts; the bakers start with mochi donuts, then provide their take on the sans rival; the bakers must wow the judges with a jelly art cake, topped with a spectacle encased in jelly.

S6E6
Pastry Week
Air date: 06/Nov/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The bakers demonstrate their take on a chimney cake; bakers rise to great heights with a baklava tower, built using phyllo pastry; one baker will wow the judges to become Star Baker and another sees their journey in the baking tent come to an end.

Summary

The bakers demonstrate their take on a chimney cake; bakers rise to great heights with a baklava tower, built using phyllo pastry; one baker will wow the judges to become Star Baker and another sees their journey in the baking tent come to an end.

S6E5
Chocolate Week
Air date: 30/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The bakers must re-create the Sacher Torte; the bakers must hide a dessert within a chocolate shell for Kyla and Bruno to discover in the 3D chocolate reveal.

Summary

The bakers must re-create the Sacher Torte; the bakers must hide a dessert within a chocolate shell for Kyla and Bruno to discover in the 3D chocolate reveal.

S6E4
Botanical Week
Air date: 23/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Bakers must prepare pressed flower cookies featuring an edible flower or herb baked into them; bakers are tasked with making Chebakia; the bakers fool the judges's eyes with a botanical illusion cake.

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Bakers must prepare pressed flower cookies featuring an edible flower or herb baked into them; bakers are tasked with making Chebakia; the bakers fool the judges's eyes with a botanical illusion cake.

S6E3
Bread Week
Air date: 16/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Bread Week has arrived; each baker will show their stuff with stuffed flat breads; a Swedish tea ring for coffee time; the bakers must create an edible bread work of art.

Summary

Bread Week has arrived; each baker will show their stuff with stuffed flat breads; a Swedish tea ring for coffee time; the bakers must create an edible bread work of art.

S6E2
Biscuits and Cookies
Air date: 09/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Bakers create meringue bars featuring a cookie base and a filling of their choice; the pressure is on during the Technical Challenge; the bakers must tell a story using only cookies with their whimsical fairy tale scene.

Summary

Bakers create meringue bars featuring a cookie base and a filling of their choice; the pressure is on during the Technical Challenge; the bakers must tell a story using only cookies with their whimsical fairy tale scene.

S6E1
Cake Week
Air date: 02/Oct/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis host ten of the country's best amateur bakers in the baking tent; esteemed Judges Kyla Kennaley and Bruno Feldeisen declare the first Star Baker of the season, and decide which baker is first to leave the tent.

Summary

Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis host ten of the country's best amateur bakers in the baking tent; esteemed Judges Kyla Kennaley and Bruno Feldeisen declare the first Star Baker of the season, and decide which baker is first to leave the tent.

Season 5 · Season 5
9 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Oct/2021
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S5E1
Cake Week
Air date: 17/Oct/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Ten of the country’s best amateur bakers arrive at the iconic Great Canadian Baking Show tent to complete three Cake Week challenges.

Summary

Ten of the country’s best amateur bakers arrive at the iconic Great Canadian Baking Show tent to complete three Cake Week challenges.

Season 4 · Season 4
8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Feb/2021
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Season 3 · Season 3
8 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Sep/2019
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S3E6
International Week
Air date: 23/Oct/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

This week, the five remaining bakers push themselves with challenges that feature flavours, textures and techniques from around the world.

Summary

This week, the five remaining bakers push themselves with challenges that feature flavours, textures and techniques from around the world.

S3E1
Cake Week
Air date: 18/Sep/2019 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

CBC's The Great Canadian Baking Show returns with 10 of the country's most passionate bakers. They enter the iconic white baking tent to face Cake Week and a series of challenges.

Summary

CBC's The Great Canadian Baking Show returns with 10 of the country's most passionate bakers. They enter the iconic white baking tent to face Cake Week and a series of challenges.

Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Sep/2018
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S2E4
International Week
Air date: 10/Oct/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

This week, the seven remaining bakers push themselves with challenges that feature flavours, textures and techniques from around the world.

Summary

This week, the seven remaining bakers push themselves with challenges that feature flavours, textures and techniques from around the world.

S2E1
Cake Week
Air date: 19/Sep/2018 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Ten of the country's most passionate bakers enter the iconic white baking tent to face Cake Week and a series of challenges designed to reveal their skills and knowledge.

Summary

Ten of the country's most passionate bakers enter the iconic white baking tent to face Cake Week and a series of challenges designed to reveal their skills and knowledge.

Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Nov/2017
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S1E7
French Patisserie Week
Air date: 13/Dec/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The top four semi-finalists face French Patisserie Week, with a series of technically difficult challenges that will determine the final top three bakers.

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The top four semi-finalists face French Patisserie Week, with a series of technically difficult challenges that will determine the final top three bakers.

S1E6
Holiday Baking Week
Air date: 06/Dec/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

During Holiday Baking Week, the top five bakers celebrate and commemorate the season with three delectable holiday-themed challenges.

Summary

During Holiday Baking Week, the top five bakers celebrate and commemorate the season with three delectable holiday-themed challenges.

S1E1
Cake Week
Air date: 01/Nov/2017 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Ten of the country's most passionate bakers are welcomed to the iconic white baking tent to face Cake Week and demonstrate talent and skill in the first of many challenges.

Summary

Ten of the country's most passionate bakers are welcomed to the iconic white baking tent to face Cake Week and demonstrate talent and skill in the first of many challenges.

Season 0 · Specials
4 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Nov/2019
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A television special (often TV special, or rarely "television spectacular") is a stand-alone television show which temporarily interrupts episodic programming normally scheduled for a given time slot

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A television special (often TV special, or rarely "television spectacular") is a stand-alone television show which temporarily interrupts episodic programming normally scheduled for a given time slot

S0E4
The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show 2023
Air date: 26/Nov/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 44 min
Summary

Hosts Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis welcome four champion bakers from seasons past to The Great Canadian Baking Show Tent for the chance to become the Holiday Star Baker. Winners from Seasons 2 through 5 – Andrei, Nataliia, Raufikat, and Vincent – join together for three yuletide challenges. In the Signature Bake, they each must prepare a creative interpretation of Cookies and Milk in tart form to leave out for Santa Claus. Then in the blind-judged Technical Bake they’re tasked with baking Sufganiyot, a deep-fried jam and custard filled donut traditional to Hanukkah. Finally, the bakers present a Show Stopping Baking Gift Exchange featuring elaborate desserts hidden inside handmade cookie boxes decorated for the season. Judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley taste and deliberate on each bake to determine the winner.

Summary

Hosts Ann Pornel and Alan Shane Lewis welcome four champion bakers from seasons past to The Great Canadian Baking Show Tent for the chance to become the Holiday Star Baker. Winners from Seasons 2 through 5 – Andrei, Nataliia, Raufikat, and Vincent – join together for three yuletide challenges. In the Signature Bake, they each must prepare a creative interpretation of Cookies and Milk in tart form to leave out for Santa Claus. Then in the blind-judged Technical Bake they’re tasked with baking Sufganiyot, a deep-fried jam and custard filled donut traditional to Hanukkah. Finally, the bakers present a Show Stopping Baking Gift Exchange featuring elaborate desserts hidden inside handmade cookie boxes decorated for the season. Judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley taste and deliberate on each bake to determine the winner.

S0E2
The Great Canadian Holiday Baking Show 2021
Air date: 12/Dec/2021 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Four bakers from seasons past return to The Great Canadian Baking Show Tent for the chance to become the Holiday Star Baker.

Summary

Four bakers from seasons past return to The Great Canadian Baking Show Tent for the chance to become the Holiday Star Baker.

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