List of gridiron football teams in Canada

This is a list of gridiron football teams in Canada.

Professional teams

Active leagues

Canadian football

Canadian Football League
Active teams
Team City Established Grey Cups Notes
BC Lions Vancouver, British Columbia 1954 6
Calgary Stampeders Calgary, Alberta 1935 8 Renamed from Bronks to Stampeders in 1944.
Edmonton Elks Edmonton, Alberta 1949 13 Renamed from Eskimos to Elks in 2021
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton, Ontario 1950 8 The Hamilton Wildcats and Hamilton Tigers merged in 1950 to form the Tiger-Cats
Montreal Alouettes Montreal, Quebec 1946 7 The Baltimore Stallions moved to Montreal after the 1995 season and were renamed the Montreal Alouettes. The new club assumed the history of all past professional clubs in Montreal.[1]
Ottawa Redblacks Ottawa, Ontario 2014 1 The Redblacks are the third CFL Team in Ottawa after the Ottawa Rough Riders and the Ottawa Renegades.
Saskatchewan Roughriders Regina, Saskatchewan 1910 4 Renamed from Regina Rugby Club to Regina Roughriders in 1923 and from Regina to Saskatchewan in 1947.
Toronto Argonauts Toronto, Ontario 1873 17
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Winnipeg, Manitoba 1930 12 The Winnipeg Winnipegs and the Winnipeg St. Johns merged to become the Winnipeg 'Pegs in 1933. Renamed from 'Pegs to Blue Bombers in 1936.
Defunct teams
Team City Existed Grey Cups Notes
Atlantic Schooners Halifax, Nova Scotia 1984 0 Never played a game.
Ottawa Renegades Ottawa, Ontario 2002-05 0 Suspended operations after 2005 season.
Ottawa Rough Riders Ottawa, Ontario 1876-1996 9 Folded after 1996 season.

Indoor football/arena football

Arena Football League
Defunct team
Team City Existence Arena Bowls Notes
Toronto Phantoms Toronto, Ontario 2001-02 0 Folded after 2002 season.


Can- Am Indoor Football League

Defunct Teams

Team City Existence Championships Notes
Niagara Spartans Niagara, Ontario 2017-18 0 Folded during the 2017-18 season.

Defunct leagues

American football

American Football Conference
Team City Existence Championships Notes
Sarnia Golden Bears Sarnia, Ontario 1961 1 League dissolved before the 1962 season.
Continental Football League
Team City Existence Championships Notes
Montreal Beavers Montreal, Quebec 1966-67 0
Toronto Rifles Toronto, Ontario 1965-67 0
United Football League
Team City Existence Championships Notes
Quebec Rifles Montreal, Quebec 1964 0
World Football League
Team City Existence Championships Notes
Toronto Northmen Toronto, Ontario 1974 0 Never played a game because of the Canadian Football Act. Moved to Memphis in 1974.
World League of American Football
Team City Existence World Bowls Notes
Montreal Machine Montreal, Quebec 1991-92 0 WLAF suspended operations after 1992 season. When it returned in 1995, all North American teams had been folded.

Semi-professional/senior

American Football

Empire Football League

Active teams
Team City Established EFL Championships Notes
Ottawa Demon Deacons Ottawa, Ontario
Quebec Titans Châteauguay, Quebec 2008 Renamed from Chateauguay Titans to Quebec Titans in 2008.
Defunct teams
Team City Existence EFL Championships Notes
Montreal Condors Montreal, Quebec 1990- Renamed from Voyageurs to Condors in 1994.
Ottawa Bootleggers Ottawa, Ontario 1988; 1991–92 0 Left the Empire Football League after 1988 season and rejoined the league in 1991. The Bootleggers folded after the 1992 season.

Mid Continental Football League

Defunct teams
Team City Existence MCFL Championships Notes
Toronto Athletics Toronto, Ontario 1

North American Football League

Active teams
Team City Established NAFL Championships Notes
British Columbia Spartans Langley, British Columbia 2008 0
London Silverbacks London, Ontario 2007 0
Tri-City Titans Kitchener, Ontario 2007 0
Defunct teams
Team City Existed NAFL Championships Notes
Hamilton Screaming Eagles Hamilton, Ontario

Canadian Football

Canadian Major Football League

Active teams
Alberta Football League
Team City Established Sid Forster Memorial Trophy CMFL Championships League Championships Notes
Airdrie Irish Airdrie, Alberta 2015 0 0
Calgary Gators Calgary, Alberta 1997 0 1
Calgary Wolfpack Calgary, Alberta 1989 3 12
Central Alberta Buccaneers Lacombe, Alberta 2002 0 0 Previously known as Red Deer Buccaneers
St. Albert Stars St. Albert, Alberta 2013 0 0
Fort McMurray Monarchs Fort Mcmurray, Alberta 2014 1 1
Grande Prairie Drillers Grande Prairie, Alberta 2004 0 0
Lloydminster Vandals Lloydminster, Alberta 2004 1 2
Parkland Predators Spruce Grove, Alberta 2008 0 0
Northern Football Conference
Team City Established Sid Forster Memorial Trophy CMFL Championships Plaunte Memorial Trophy (NFC) Championships Notes
North Bay Bulldogs North Bay, Ontario
Oakville Longhorns Oakville, Ontario 1978 3 14 Suspended operations for 2009. Returned 2010 Season.
Ottawa Invaders Ottawa, Ontario 2010 0 0 Previously known as the Ottawa Invaders 2010-2017
Sarnia Imperials Sarnia, Ontario 2006 0 0
Steel City Patriots Hamilton, Ontario 2014
Sudbury Spartans Sudbury, Ontario 1952 0 18 Previously known as Sudbury Hardrocks from 1952-67. Team suspended operations from 2007-2010. Returned 2011 Season.
Toronto Raiders Toronto, Ontario 1992 0 0 Previously known as Toronto Eagles from 1992–97, Markham Raiders from 1998-2005.
GTA All-Stars Toronto, Ontario 2001 3 5 Previously known as Megacity Maddogs from 2001–05 and Toronto Maddogs from 2006-2010.
Tri-City Outlaws Kitchener, Ontario 2003 1 3
Defunct teams
Team City Existence CMFL Championships AFL/MFL/NFC Championships League Notes
Bramalea Satellites Bramalea, Ontario 1973-74 0 2 Northern Football Conference
Brampton Bears Brampton, Ontario 1985-95 0 1 Northern Football Conference
Calgary Cowboys Calgary, Alberta 1984-88; 1991–96 0 1 Alberta Football League
Calgary Coyotes Calgary, Alberta 2001-03 0 0 Alberta Football League
Calgary Crude Calgary, Alberta 1984-92 0 0 Alberta Football League
Calgary Raiders Calgary, Alberta 1985-88 0 4 Alberta Football League
Calgary Razorbacks Calgary, Alberta 2004-05 0 0 Alberta Football League
Calgary Thunder Calgary, Alberta 2000-07 0 1 Alberta Football League
Deep River Rams North Renfrew, Ontario 1956 0 1 Northern Football Conference
East Side Eagles Winnipeg, Manitoba 0 Manitoba Football League
Edmonton Icemen Edmonton, Alberta 1995–2004 0 0 Alberta Football League
Edmonton Seahawks Edmonton, Alberta 2006-09 0 0 Alberta Football League
Edmonton Seminoles Edmonton, Alberta 1993-94 0 0 Alberta Football League
Etobicoke Argonauts Etobicoke, Ontario 1978 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Hamilton Wildcats I Hamilton, Ontario 1978-84 0 3 Northern Football Conference Moved from Stoney Creek to Hamilton and renamed from Stoney Creek Patriots to Hamilton Wildcats in 1982.
Hamilton Wildcats II Hamilton, Ontario 1995-96 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Kingston Privateers Trenton, Ontario 2001-09 0 0 Northern Football Conference Previously known as Belleville Privateers and Quinte-Limestone Privateers from 2004-08.
Kirkland Lake Kougars Kirkland Lake, Ontario 1954-67 0 0 Northern Football Conference Renamed from Alouettes to Kougars in 1968.
Laurentian Voyageurs Sudbury, Ontario 1972-73 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Medicine Hat Maurauders Medicine Hat, Alberta 2004-08 0 0 Alberta Football League
Milton Marauders Milton, Ontario 2002 1 1 Northern Football Conference
Mississauga Wolverines Mississauga, Ontario 2001-03 0 0 Northern Football Conference
North Bay Bulldogs North Bay, Ontario 1992–2010 0 0 Northern Football Conference
North Bay Northmen North Bay, Ontario 1954-82 0 4 Northern Football Conference Renamed from Roughriders to Ti-Cats and from Ti-Cats to Northmen in 1980.
Okotoks Bearcats Okotoks, Alberta 1995-97 0 0 Alberta Football League
Orillia Silver Bombers Orillia, Ontario 1976-80 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Oshawa Hawkeyes Oshawa, Ontario 2001-08 1 1 Northern Football Conference
Peterborough Packers Peterborough, Ontario 1997-99 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Red Deer Redskins Red Deer, Alberta 1985-87 0 0 Alberta Football League
Red Deer Sooners Red Deer, Alberta 1987-99 0 4 Alberta Football League
Rouyn-Noranda Fantassins Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec 1955-57; 1961–62; 1965 0 0 Northern Football Conference
St. Vital Bulldogs St. Vital, Manitoba 0 Manitoba Football League
Sault Ste. Marie Steelers Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1972-88 0 2 Northern Football Conference
Scarborough Crimson Tide Scarborough, Ontario 1992-94 0 0 Northern Football Conference
South Porcupine Falcons Timmins, Ontario 1966-69; 1971 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Sturgeon Falls Bombers Sturgeon Falls, Ontario 1955-63; 1965–68 0 3 Northern Football Conference
Thunder Bay Storm Thunder Bay, Ontario 1993–1995 0 1 Manitoba Football League
Tri-Town Raiders Cobalt/Haileybury/New Liskeard, Ontario 1954-56; 1959 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Val-d'Or Jets Val-d'Or, Quebec 1965-68; 1970 0 0 Northern Football Conference
Wainwright Longhorns Wainwright, Alberta 2005-08 0 0 Alberta Football League
Westman Wild Brandon, Manitoba 0 Manitoba Football League
Winnipeg Mustangs Winnipeg, Manitoba 2 2 Manitoba Football League
Winnipeg Rods Winnipeg, Manitoba 0 Manitoba Football League

Maritime Football League

Active teams
Team City Established Maritime Bowls Notes
Fredericton Fleet Fredericton, New Brunswick 2021 0
Halifax Heat Halifax, Nova Scotia 2023 0
Island Mariners Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2004 0 Renamed from PEI Mariners in 2017
Moncton Mustangs Riverview, New Brunswick 2005 8 Renamed from Riverview Mustangs to Moncton Mustangs in 2010.
Nova Scotia Buccaneers Halifax, Nova Scotia 2015 1 Did not play in 2018
Saint John Wanderers Saint John, New Brunswick 2001 8
Valley Razors Quispamsis, New Brunswick 2019 0 Renamed from Southern New Brunswick Ducks in 2022
Defunct teams
Team City Existed Maritime Bowls Notes
Capital Area Gladiators Fredericton, New Brunswick 2001 0
Dartmouth Knights Dartmouth, Nova Scotia 2004 0
Halifax Buccaneers Halifax, Nova Scotia 2002 0
Halifax Harbour Hawks Halifax, Nova Scotia 2018 0
Halifax Shockers Halifax, Nova Scotia 2002 2
Moncton Marshals Moncton, New Brunswick 2001 1 Renamed from Maroonz to Marshals in 2002.
Saint John Longhorns Saint John, New Brunswick 2005 0 Renamed from Simmonds to Saint John in 2006. Later merged with the Saint John Wanderers.
Super City Mean Green Halifax, Nova Scotia 2008 0
University of New Brunswick Saint John Wolves Saint John, New Brunswick 2005 0 Renamed from Simmonds to SJ in 2004 and to UNBSJ Wolves upon receiving club status from the University in 2006.
Moved to the newly formed Atlantic Football League in 2009.

University

American football

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Defunct teams
Team City Existence Championships Notes
Simon Fraser University Clan Burnaby, British Columbia 1965–2002 0 Left the NAIA to join the CIS in 2002.

National Collegiate Athletic Association

Active team
Great Northwest Athletic Conference
Team City Established Championships Notes
Simon Fraser University Clan Burnaby, British Columbia 2010 0

Canadian football

U Sports

Active teams
Atlantic University Sport
Team City Established Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl Championships Notes
Acadia University Axemen Wolfville, Nova Scotia 1956 0 2 0
Bishop's University Gaiters Lennoxville, Quebec 1873 0 0 0 Football-only member of AUS; other sports compete in RSEQ.
Mount Allison University Mounties Sackville, New Brunswick 1955 0 0 0
St. Francis Xavier University X-Men Antigonish, Nova Scotia 1953 0 1 0
Saint Mary's University Huskies Halifax, Nova Scotia 1947 0 3 0
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
Team City Established Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl Championships Notes
University of Alberta Golden Bears Edmonton, Alberta 1910 0 3 0
University of British Columbia Thunderbirds Vancouver, British Columbia 1924 0 4 0
University of Calgary Dinos Calgary, Alberta 1964 0 4 0 Renamed from Dinosaurs to Dinos in 1999
University of Manitoba Bisons Winnipeg, Manitoba 1927 0 3 0
University of Regina Rams Regina, Saskatchewan 1999 0 0 15 Moved from the CJFL after the 1998 season and joined the University of Regina as their varsity football program.
University of Saskatchewan Huskies Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1912 0 3 0
Ontario University Athletics
Team City Established Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl Championships Notes
Carleton University Ravens Ottawa, Ontario 1957 0 0 0 Program suspended from 1999 until 2013
University of Guelph Gryphons Guelph, Ontario 1968 0 1 0
McMaster University Marauders Hamilton, Ontario 1898 0 1 0
University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa, Ontario 1905 0 2 0
Queen's University Golden Gaels Kingston, Ontario 1898 3 4 0
University of Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario 1877 4 2 0
University of Waterloo Warriors Waterloo, Ontario 1957 0 0 0
Western University Mustangs London, Ontario 1929 0 7 1 The institution is formally The University of Western Ontario, but has branded itself as Western University since 2012.
Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks Waterloo, Ontario 1961 0 2 0 Renamed from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1960.
University of Windsor Lancers Windsor, Ontario 1968 0 0 0
York University Lions Toronto, Ontario 1968 0 0 0 Renamed from Yeomen to Lions in 2003.
Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec
Team City Established Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl Championships Notes
Concordia University Stingers Montreal, Quebec 1974 0 0 0 Became Concordia University in 1974 with the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College.
Université Laval Rouge et Or Quebec City, Quebec 1996 0 9 0
McGill University Redbirds Montreal, Quebec 1874 0 1 0 Nickname was Redmen from 1927 through the 2018 season, after which it was abandoned. The university then went without a men's nickname until the adoption of Redbirds in November 2020.
Université de Montréal Carabins Montreal, Quebec 1966 0 1 0 Originally played from 1966–71, the program was then cancelled. It returned in 2002.
Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or Sherbrooke, Quebec 2003 0 0 0
Defunct teams
Team City Existence Grey Cups Vanier Cups Canadian Bowl Championships Notes
Cape Breton University Capers Sydney, Nova Scotia 1990 0 0 0
Collège Militaire Royal Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec 1953-57; 1965–66; 1971–72 0 0 0
Dalhousie University Tigers Halifax, Nova Scotia 1965-76 0 0 0
Laurentian University Voyageurs Sudbury, Ontario 1966-70 0 0 0
Loyola College Warriors Montreal, Quebec 1953-73 0 0 1 Merged with Sir George Williams University in 1974 to become Concordia University.
MacDonald College Aggies Montreal, Quebec 1953-66 0 0 0 Merged with McGill University in 1972.
University of New Brunswick Red Bombers Fredericton, New Brunswick 1965-80 0 0 0
Ontario Agricultural College Aggies Guelph, Ontario 1957-67 0 0 0 Became University of Guelph in 1968.
University of Prince Edward Island Panthers Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 1965-79 0 0 0 From 1965-1970 was known as St. Dunstan's University.
Ryerson Institute of Technology Rams Toronto, Ontario 1949-1964 0 0 0 Won Intermediate Intercollegiate Ontario-Quebec Conference championship in 1958.
St. Patrick's College Ottawa, Ontario 1953-66 0 0 0 Merged with Carleton University in 1967.
Royal Military College Redmen Kingston, Ontario 1913; 1957–71 0 0 0
Simon Fraser University Clan Burnaby, British Columbia 2002-09 0 0 0 Joined U Sports (then CIS) in 2002, after playing NAIA football previously. Left CIS after the 2009 season to join NCAA Division II in the US.
Sir George Williams Georgians Montreal, Quebec 1968-72 0 0 0 Merged with Loyola College in 1974 to become Concordia University.
Université du Québec à Montreal Citadins Montreal, Quebec 1971-72 0 0 0
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Patriotes Trois-Rivières, Quebec 1971-73; 1977–79 0 0 0

Junior football

Canadian football

Canadian Junior Football League

Active teams
British Columbia Football Conference
Team City Established Canadian Bowl Championships Conference Championships Notes
Langley Rams Langley, British Columbia 1954 0 5 Renamed from Surrey to South Fraser in 1999 and South Fraser to Big Kahuna in 2006. Renamed from Big Kahuna Rams to Langley Rams following their relocation to Langley.
Valley Huskers Chilliwack, British Columbia 1999 0 0
Kamloops Broncos Kamloops, British Columbia 2007 0 0
Okanagan Sun Kelowna, British Columbia 1980 3 14
Vancouver Island Raiders Nanaimo, British Columbia 2005 1 3
Westshore Rebels Langford, British Columbia 1985 0 1 Moved from Victoria to Langford in 2011 and renamed from Victoria Rebels.
Ontario Football Conference
Team City Established Canadian Bowl Championships Conference Championships Notes
Brampton Bears Brampton, Ontario 2010 0 0
Burlington Braves Burlington, Ontario 1958 0 9 Renamed Junior Tiger-Cats from 1987 to 1989.
Hamilton Hurricanes Hamilton, Ontario 1963 1 9 Went dormant from 1994 until 2007. Was reinstated for the 2008 season.
London Beefeaters London, Ontario 1975 0 0
Ottawa Sooners Ottawa, Ontario 1974 4 10 Played in the Quebec Junior Football League from 1995 until 2008.
St. Leonard Cougars Montreal, Quebec 1984 0 8
Windsor AKO Fratmen Windsor, Ontario 1946 3 6
Prairie Football Conference
Team City Established Canadian Bowl Championships Conference Championships Notes
Calgary Colts Calgary, Alberta 1967 2 2
Edmonton Huskies Edmonton, Alberta 1952 5 3 Renamed from Oilers to Huskies in 1954.
Edmonton Wildcats Edmonton, Alberta 1948 3 2
Regina Thunder Regina, Saskatchewan 1999 0 0
Saskatoon Hilltops Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1947 17 17
Winnipeg Rifles Winnipeg, Manitoba 2002 0 0
Defunct teams
Team City Existence Canadian Bowl Championships Notes
Abbotsford Air Force Abbotsford, British Columbia 1987–2007 0 Suspended operations for the 2007 season.
Brampton Satellites Brampton, Ontario 1975-78 0
Brantford Bisons Brantford, Ontario 1971-82 0
Burnaby/Northwest Mountaineers Burnaby, British Columbia 0
Burnaby Spartans Burnaby, British Columbia 0
Calgary Altonas Calgary, Alberta 1
Calgary Mohawks Calgary, Alberta 1974- 0
Calgary Mount Royal Mustangs Calgary, Alberta 0
Chateauguay Ramblers Châteauguay, Quebec 0
Cornwall Emards Cornwall, Ontario 0
C.Y.O. Red Raiders British Columbia 0
Edmonton Maple Leafs Edmonton, Alberta 0
Etobicoke Argonauts Toronto, Ontario 1979-81 0
Fort Garry Lions Winnipeg, Manitoba 1957 0
Hamilton Alerts Hamilton, Ontario 2
Hamilton Italio Canadians Hamilton, Ontario 1
Hamilton Petrolia Hamilton, Ontario 1
Hamilton Steel City Ironmen Hamilton, Ontario 1999–2000 0
Hamilton Tiger-Cats Hamilton, Ontario 2
Hamilton Tigers Hamilton, Ontario 1
Hamilton Wildcats Hamilton, Ontario 2
Kamloops Cowboys Kamloops, British Columbia 2001-03 0
Etobicoke-Lakeshore Bears Ontario 1957-78 0
Laval Cobras Laval, Quebec 0
Laval Scorpions Laval, Quebec 0
Loyola College Montreal, Quebec 1
Marpole Colts British Columbia 0
Medicine Hat Rattlers Medicine Hat, Alberta 0
Montreal AAA Montreal, Quebec 4
Montreal Junior Alouettes Montreal, Quebec 1981 0
Montreal Junior Concordes Montreal, Quebec 1982-84 0
Montreal Rose Bombers Montreal, Quebec 1
Montreal Westmounts Montreal, Quebec 1
Moose Jaw Maroons Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 0
Niagara Falls Regional Raiders Niagara Falls, Ontario 1973-76 0
Niagara Falls Thunderbirds Niagara Falls, Ontario 1962 0
Niagara Falls Tiger-Cats Niagara Falls, Ontario 1963 0
North Shore Cougars Vancouver, British Columbia 0
North York Knights Toronto, Ontario 1959-60 0
Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs Montreal, Quebec 1946-73 1 Merged with Verdun Invictus in 1974 to become Verdun Maple Leafs.
Oakville Colts Oakville, Ontario 1971-73 0
Oshawa Hawkeyes Oshawa, Ontario 1963-96 0
Oshawa Imperials Oshawa, Ontario 1959-62 0
Ottawa Capitals Ottawa, Ontario 1
Ottawa Junior Riders Ottawa, Ontario 2002-05 0
Parkdale Canoe Club Toronto, Ontario 1
Peterborough Panthers Peterborough, Ontario 1971-75 0
Red Deer Packers Red Deer, Alberta 1974- 0
Regina Bombers Regina, Saskatchewan 0
Regina Dales Regina, Saskatchewan 1
Regina Pats Regina, Saskatchewan 1
Regina Rams Regina, Saskatchewan 15 Joined the University of Regina and CIS in 1999.
Richmond Raiders Richmond, British Columbia 0
Sarnia Junior Golden Bears Sarnia, Ontario 1974-80 0
Sarnia Lakers Sarnia, Ontario 1971-73 0
Sault Ste. Marie Storm Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 1993-95 0
Scarborough Rams Toronto, Ontario 1959-78 0
St. Catharines Raiders St. Catharines, Ontario 0
St. James Rods St. James, Manitoba 0
St. John's Grads Winnipeg, Manitoba 1
St. Thomas Tigers St. Thomas, Ontario 1
St. Vital Mustangs St. Vital, Manitoba 0
South Shore Packers Montreal, Quebec 0
Thunder Bay Giants Thunder Bay, Ontario 0
Thunder Bay Storm Thunder Bay, Ontario 1995 0
Tri-City Bulldogs Coquitlam, British Columbia 1925–2004 0 Renamed from the Vancouver Meloramas when it moved to Coquitlam in 1991.
Toronto Argos Toronto, Ontario 2
Toronto Balmy Beach Marines Toronto, Ontario 1959-62 0
Toronto Canoe Club Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto Parkdale Lions Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto St. Aldens Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto St. Michael's Toronto, Ontario 1
Toronto Titans Toronto, Ontario 2003 0 Suspended operations prior to the 2003 season.
Toronto Varsity Toronto, Ontario 1
Tri-City Vipers Kitchener, Ontario 2007 0 Suspended operations prior to the 2007 season, but is expected to return for the 2008 season.
University of Toronto Junior Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario 1961 0
Vancouver Blue Bombers Vancouver, British Columbia 2
Vancouver Island Sharks Victoria, British Columbia 1994-97 0
Verdun Invictus Verdun, Quebec 0 Merged With Notre-Dame-de-Grace Maple Leafs to become Verdun Maple Leafs.
Verdun Maple Leafs Verdun, Quebec 1974-80 0
Verdun Shamcats Verdun, Quebec 0
Victoria Dolphins Victoria, British Columbia 0
Victoria Payless Victoria, British Columbia 0
Ville Emard Juveniles Ville Emard, Quebec 0
Western Ontario Mustangs London, Ontario 1
Weston Invictus Redmen Weston, Ontario 1961-70 0
Weston Wildcats Winnipeg, Manitoba 0
Winnipeg Hawkeyes Winnipeg, Manitoba 1974- 0
Winnipeg Light Infantry Winnipeg, Manitoba 0
Winnipeg Rods Winnipeg, Manitoba 1974- 3
Winnipeg Wildcats Winnipeg, Manitoba 0
Woodstock Grads Woodstock, Ontario 1

Quebec Junior Football League

Active teams
Team City Established Canadian Bowl Championships Manson Cups Notes
Châteauguay Raiders Châteauguay, Quebec 1981 0 7
Cumberland Panthers Orléans, Ontario 1993 0 0
Joliette Pirates Joliette, Quebec 1992 0 0
Laval Devils Laval, Quebec 2002 0 0
South Shore Monarx Longueuil, Quebec 2004 0 0
St. Lazare Stallions Saint Lazare De Vaudreuil, Quebec 2008 0 0
Defunct teams
Team City Existence Canadian Bowl Championships Manson Cups Notes
North Shore Broncos Pierrefonds, Quebec 1972–2007 4 0
Ottawa Sooners Ottawa, Ontario 1995–2008 5 3 Moved to the CJFL for the 2009 season.
South Shore Packers Greenfield Park, Quebec 1995–2001 0 0
Valleyfield Phalanges Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec 1971–2007 0 0
Ottawa Jr. Riders Ottawa, Ontario 1997–2013 0 3

Atlantic Football League

Active teams
Team City Established Moosehead Cups Notes
Dalhousie University Tigers Halifax, Nova Scotia 2010 1
Holland College Hurricanes Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 2010 4
University of New Brunswick Fredericton Red Bombers Fredericton, New Brunswick 2009 2
University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves Saint John, New Brunswick 2009 1
Defunct teams
Team City Existence Moosehead Cups Notes
Moncton Jr. Mustangs Moncton, New Brunswick 2009-2010 0 Founded as Moncton Raiders; renamed for 2010

Varsity football

Canadian football

Ontario Football Conference

Active teams
Team City Established OFC (Varsity) Championships Notes
Burlington Stampeders Burlington, Ontario 2008 1
Hamilton Wentworth Panthers Hamilton, Ontario 2009 0
Sudbury Gladiators Sudbury, Ontario 2009 0
Toronto Junior Argonauts Toronto, Ontario 2008 0
Twin Cities Predators Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario 2008 0
York Simcoe Buccaneers York Region, Ontario 2008 0
Defunct teams
Team City Existed OFC (Varsity) Championships Notes
Forest City Thunderbirds London, Ontario 2008 0

Ontario Varsity Football League

Team City Established OVFL Championships Notes
Brampton Bulldogs Brampton, Ontario 0
Brantford Bisons Brantford, Ontario 0
Cambridge Lions Cambridge, Ontario 0
Essex Ravens Essex, Ontario 1
Etobicoke Eagles Toronto, Ontario 1
Guelph Bears Guelph, Ontario 0
Halton Invictas Burlington, Ontario 0
Hamilton Ironmen Hamilton, Ontario 0
Huronia Stallions Barrie, Ontario 0
Kingston Grenadiers Kingston, Ontario 0 Renamed from Limestone District to Kingston in 2007.
London Jr.Mustangs London, Ontario 1
Metro Toronto Wildcats Toronto, Ontario 0
Mississauga Warriors Mississauga, Ontario 3
Newmarket Storm Newmarket, Ontario 0 Renamed from York Simcoe to Newmarket in 2007.
Niagara Spears St. Catharines, Ontario 1
Oshawa Hawkeyes Oshawa, Ontario 0
Ottawa Cumberland Panthers Cumberland, Ontario 0
Ottawa Myers Riders Nepean, Ontario 0
Sarnia Lions Sarnia, Ontario 0 Renamed from Lambton to Sarnia in 2007.
Sault Ste. Marie Sabercats Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario 0
Toronto Thunder Toronto, Ontario 3

Women's football

Canadian football

Central Canadian Women's Football League

Team City Established CCWFL Championships Notes
Montreal Blitz Montreal, Quebec 2001 1 Played in the American Independent Women's Football League (2001–2016); won the 2012 IWFL Tier I championship and two Tier II championships.
Ottawa Capital Rebels Ottawa, Ontario 2020 0
Quebec City Phoenix Quebec City, Quebec 2022 0

Maritime Women's Football League

Team City Established MWFL Championships Notes
Capital Area Lady Gladiators Fredericton, New Brunswick 2004 4
Halifax Xplosion Halifax, Nova Scotia 2006 2 (1 shared)
Moncton Vipers Moncton, New Brunswick 2005 2
PEI Island Demons Prince Edward Island 2019 0
Saint John Storm Saint John, New Brunswick 2004 11 (1 shared) Formerly known as the Simonds SeaGals in 2004, Saint John Buccaneers from 2005-07.

Western Women's Canadian Football League

Western Conference
Team City Established WWCFL Championships Notes
Calgary Rage Calgary, Alberta 2011 0
Edmonton Storm Edmonton, Alberta 2011 0
Lethbridge Steel Lethbridge, Alberta 2011 0
Northern Anarchy Grande Prairie, Alberta 2013 0
Okotoks Lady Outlawz High River, Alberta 2013 0
Prairie Conference
Team City Established WWCFL Championships Notes
Manitoba Fearless Winnipeg, Manitoba 2011 0
Regina Riot Regina, Saskatchewan 2011 3
Saskatoon Valkyries Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2011 7
Winnipeg Nomads Wolf Pack Winnipeg, Manitoba 2011 0

Indoor football/arena football

Lingerie Football League Canada

Defunct teams
Team City Established Lingerie Bowl Notes
BC Angels Abbotsford, British Columbia 2012 1
Calgary Fillies Calgary, Alberta 2013 0
Regina Rage Regina, Saskatchewan 2012 0
Saskatoon Sirens Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2012 0
Toronto Triumph Toronto, Ontario 2011 0

See also

Notes

  1. ^ The CFL considers all clubs that have played in Montreal as one in their league records, including those of the original Alouettes (1946–1981), the Montreal Concordes (1982–1986) and the Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995). The Alouettes, however, do not recognize the Baltimore franchise, or its records, as part of the official team history.