The roots of strongman in Canada go back long before the birth of WSM in 1977, particularly with [Louis Cyr] in the early 1900s, who was deemed the "Strongest Man on Earth" during his lifetime.

Mitchell Hooper's win at 2023 World's Strongest Man makes him the first Canadian to finish in first place.

After Hugo withdrew from competition due to injuries, fellow training partner and 5 time runner-up Jessen Paulin won in 2005 & 2006.

North America's Strongest Man is an annual strongman competition consisting of athletes from both United States and Canada.

The event was established in 1992[9] with Gary Mitchell of the United States winning the inaugural competition.