The 2026 Canadian National Championships will be held in Ottawa, Ontario on April 18th and 19th, 2026, generously hosted by Glebe Collegiate Institute. Students will compete for National titles in the International History Bee and Bowl, the International History Bee, the International Geography Bee, and the International Science Bee. As well, students competing at the Canadian National Championships have the opportunity to compete in National Championship Exams. For details on the exams, go here. Registration for all events at the Canadian National Championships will open in January 2026.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, April 18th
Doors open 8:00 AM
Check-In 8:10-8:30 AM
Map & Flag Exam 8:40 AM
International Geography Bee Opening Meeting 9:00 AM
International Geography Bee Rounds 1-3 9:15-11:00 AM
International Geography Bee Finals 11:15 AM
Awards for Map & Flag Exam and International Geography Bee 11:45 AM
Historical Geography Exam Check-In 12:00 PM
Historical Geography Exam 12:25 PM
International History Bowl Check-In 12:45-1:00 PM
International History Bowl Rounds 1-6 1:15 PM – 4:20 PM
Military History Exam Check-In 4:20-4:30 PM
Military History Exam 4:40 PM
Bowl Playoffs 5:10 PM
Bowl Finals and Awards 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 19th
Doors Open 8:15 AM
International History Bee Check-In 8:30-8:45 AM
International History Bee Opening Meeting 8:50 AM
International History Bee Rounds 1-4 9:15 AM-12:00 PM
International History Bee Awards 12:15 PM
International Science Bee Check-In 12:30-12:45 PM
International Science Bee Opening Meeting 12:50 PM
International Science Bee Rounds 1-3 1:15 PM-4:00 PM
International Science Bee Awards 4:15 PM