NORTH BAY WELCOMES STEM RACING 2026 CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tourism North Bay is proud to announce that North Bay will host the STEM Racing 2026 Canadian National Championships, welcoming some of the country’s brightest young innovators to the city from April 10–12, 2026.
The event will take place at the Canadore College Sportsplex and marks a major milestone for STEM education in Canada and a historic first for the country. Formerly known globally as F1 in Schools, STEM Racing is widely recognized as the world’s most prestigious Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition.
Operating in more than 80 countries worldwide, the program challenges high school students to form teams that design, manufacture, and race miniature compressed-air-powered cars while also developing professional marketing, branding, and business strategies.
The 2026 Championships mark the first time this international competition has been hosted in Canada, made possible through the support of Canadore College, in alliance with InspireTech Canada, a Parry Sound–based not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing youth engagement in STEM. “North Bay is set to welcome the brightest young minds from across the country,” said Kyle Boyko, President and Board Chair of Inspire Tech Canada Corp. “We are thrilled to bring high school students from across Canada to the Canadore College Sportsplex for the inaugural STEM Racing Canada National Championships. This historic event celebrates innovation, teamwork, and the future of Canadian STEM education.”
Canadore College sees the event as a powerful extension of its commitment to hands-on learning, skilled trades, and applied innovation. “Welcoming the STEM Racing Canada National Championships to Canadore College is a major opportunity to see what’s possible when STEM learning meets hands-on design and skilled trades,” said Josh Willard, Manager, Marketing, Recruitment and Storytelling at Canadore College. “Students aren’t just racing a car — they’re applying engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork in a real-world competition environment. We’re proud to welcome teams from across Canada alongside InspireTech Canada, The City of North Bay, and Tourism North Bay to help inspire the next generation of builders, innovators, and future leaders.” Cont.
Tourism North Bay notes that the event is a powerful opportunity to showcase the city while also delivering meaningful economic and community impact. “Hosting a national championship of this calibre reinforces North Bay’s reputation as a destination that supports innovation, education, and major events,” said Tanya Bédard, Executive Director of Tourism North Bay. “We’re excited to welcome students, educators, families, and supporters from across Canada and introduce them to everything our city has to offer.”
The public is invited to attend and experience the excitement firsthand as teams compete for the national title, demonstrating cutting-edge engineering, creativity, and collaboration.
For more information about the STEM Racing Canada program, visit www.stemracing.ca
