Hosted by Jon Montgomery, it featured ten teams of two, consisting of everyday Canadian heroes, in a race across Canada and the world.
[5] Filming of The Amazing Race Canada 6 began on April 23, 2018, when the show's Facebook page broadcast the start of the season during its first of six "Jon on the Road: Presented by Chevrolet Facebook Live",[6] which featured Devon Soltendieck of etalk interviewing host Jon Montgomery at the starting line, Hatley Gardens in Colwood, British Columbia, before the competition began.
[7] The five subsequent live streams featured Jon during filming of the season, offering hints about destinations on the racecourse.
New sponsors were Alcon Dailies contact lenses, Dempster's Bakery, Royal Canadian Legion, and SkipTheDishes.
Courtney Berglind had previously appeared in two episodes of Big Brother Canada 4 to compete in an award challenge on behalf of her sister, Kelsey Faith.