13 Best Canadian Female Figure Skaters Of All Time

Barbara Ann Scott was a Canadian figure skater who made significant contributions to the sport during the mid-20th century. 

Scott won the gold medal in ladies' singles figure skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Canadian to win the title.

She was a two-time World Figure Skating Champion, winning the titles in 1947 and 1948.

Barbara dominated the Canadian Figure Skating Championships, winning the ladies' singles title four times. She also won the North American Figure Skating Championships three times.

Tessa Virtue's impact on ice dance goes beyond her impressive list of accomplishments.

She became a three-time World champion, a three-time Four Continents champion, and a two-time Olympic silver medalist along with her dance partner Scott Moir.

Following the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Virtue was named one of the most famous female athletes in the world by ESPN.

Tessa's exceptional skills, artistry, and dedication have earned her a place among the elite figure skaters in the world, and her legacy in ice dance remains influential.

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame inducted Virtue in 2023.

Kaetlyn Osmond had a successful career, achieving significant accomplishments in both singles and team competitions.

Osmond won a bronze medal in the ladies singles event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. This marked a historic moment for Canadian figure skating as it contributed to Canada's gold medal in the team event.

She won the gold medal at the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships, becoming the first Canadian woman to win the World title since Karen Magnussen in 1973.

Jamie Salé is a Canadian former figure skater best known for her pairs skating partnership with David Pelletier.

She competed in singles skating initially, winning the novice bronze medal and placing eighth in junior ladies at the Canadian Championships.

In 1994, she teamed up with Jason Turner and won the bronze medal in the junior event at the Canadian Championships.

After her partnership with Turner ended, Salé briefly returned to singles skating before teaming up with Pelletier in 1998. The pair found immediate success, winning bronze medals in Grand Prix events in their first season together.

Salé is a member of the Skate Canada Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.

Meagan Duhamel became one of the oldest Olympic champions in figure skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the age of 32, as part of the team event.

Duhamel won two World Championship titles with her partner, Eric Radford in pairs figure skating: in 2015 and 2016.

She won silver in 2013 and 2014, and bronze in 2011 and 2016.

Meagan is known for her strong technical skills, artistic performances, and consistent success on the international stage.

Elizabeth Manley gained international recognition for her achievements during the 1980s.

She competed in the Canadian Figure Skating Championships and won the national title in 1985.

Manley won the silver medal in ladies' singles figure skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. She also won the silver at the 1988 World Figure Skating Championships.

She became the Four Continents Figure Skating Champion in 1988, showcasing her international competitiveness.

Jennifer Robinson represented Canada in four Winter Olympics – 1992 (Albertville), 1994 (Lillehammer), 1998 (Nagano), and 2002 (Salt Lake City).

She won the Canadian national championship seven times between 1995 and 2002 in ladies' singles.

Robinson participated in multiple World Figure Skating Championships throughout her career, consistently representing Canada on the world stage.

In recognition of her contributions to Canadian figure skating, Jennifer Robinson was inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 2006.

Gabrielle Daleman competes in ladies' singles and has represented Canada in various international competitions.

Daleman gained widespread recognition for her performance at the 2018 Winter Olympics. She was a part of the Canadian figure skating team that won the gold medal in the team event.

She has also competed at the World Figure Skating Championships and the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships.

Gabrielle won the bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships and the silver medal at the 2017 Four Continents Championships.

Karen Magnussen competed in ladies' singles and had a successful career in the 1960s and 1970s.

Her most notable achievement came in 1972 when she won the silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan.

She also won the Canadian national championship four times from 1968 to 1972.

Additionally, Karen won the North American Championship in 1971. She was known for her athleticism, strong jumps, and elegant style on the ice.

She is recognized for her contributions to figure skating and was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.

Shae-Lynn Bourne became the first North American ice dancer to win a World Championship in 2003, along with her partner Victor Kraatz.

Bourne won 3 gold medals in ice dancing in the Four Continents Championships in 1999, 2001, and 2003.

She also had the gold medal success at the Grand Prix Final in 1998 and 2002.

After retiring from competitive skating, Shae-Lynn transitioned to a career as a choreographer.

She has worked with many top figure skaters, helping them create unique and captivating programs.

Debbi Wilkes was a successful figure skater who primarily competed in pair skating with her brother Guy Revell.

Together, they won the Canadian Figure Skating Championships three times from 1962 to 1964.

She earned the silver at the 1964 Winter Olympics in the pairs category. She became the North American Champion in 1963.

After her competitive career, Wilkes transitioned into coaching, sharing her knowledge and passion with the next generation of skaters.

Wilkes was inducted into the prestigious Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 2001.

She is the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in singles figure skating since Karen Magnussen in 1972.

Former Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette won bronze in the 2010 Olympics, silver in the World, bronze in the 2008 and 2009 Four Continents, bronze in the 2004 Grand Prix Final, and six Canadian national titles from 2005 to 2010.

She won her first national title in 2005 and went on to represent Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy

In 2009, Rochette won her first World Championship medal, a silver. She followed that up with a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.

A former Canadian figure skater, Karen Preston competed in ladies' singles figure skating during the 1960s.

She was a three-time Canadian national champion, winning the title in 1965, 1966, and 1967.

Preston represented Canada at various international competitions, including the World Figure Skating Championships.

She participated in the Winter Olympics, with her notable appearance at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France.

Her achievements and contributions, especially as a national champion, have left an impact on Canadian figure skating.