Canada Shore: Cast breakdown and what to expect from the Jersey Shore spinoff
Canada Shore premieres January 22 on Paramount+. Snooki returns and a coast-to-coast Canadian cast gathers in Kelowna. Here’s who’s in the house.
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By Torontoer Staff
Canada Shore, a Canadian take on the Jersey Shore format, premieres on Paramount+ on January 22, 2026. The series brings a national cast to a Kelowna house for a season of partying, hookups and the interpersonal drama the format is known for, with Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi appearing as part of the lineup.
Producers recruited a group meant to represent provinces and neighbourhoods across the country. Cast bios supplied by Paramount+ highlight personalities and social-media followings, and the show leans into established franchise beats: gym, tan, laundry, nights out and the tensions that follow.
How Canada Shore fits the format
Canada Shore follows the formula that made Jersey Shore a cultural touchpoint: a group of young people with distinct identities live together for several weeks while cameras document their friendships, rivalries and romantic entanglements. The series updates that template with a pan-Canadian cast and a Columbia Valley setting rather than the original’s New Jersey boardwalk.
Expect familiar beats and some new elements. The cast includes social-media creators, fitness-focused personalities and East Coast energy, and producers signal an emphasis on regional diversity and viral moments.
Meet the cast
Below is a rundown of the announced housemates. Ages and hometowns come from the Paramount+ press release and cast social profiles.
- Ryleigh, 25, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. An StFX alumna now based in Halifax, described in the press release as “here to bring the Scotian energy.” Instagram: @ryleighgregory.
- Isaiah, 26, Calgary, Alberta. Identifies as Caribbean-Dutch-African and is a skateboarder with a flair for stunts. Press materials note a “hidden talent for backflips.” Instagram: @50gold_60platinum.
- Emmett, 25, Peterborough, Ontario. Now living in Vancouver, he markets himself as a gym-focused personality with a “golden heart,” suggesting a central role in the show’s gym, tan, laundry moments. Instagram: @emett_watson.
- Gizelle, 25, Montego Bay, Jamaica, based in Mississauga. A TikTok creator whose content has reached millions, she says she will “rep Caribbean culture, bring the island vibes, and showcase to Canada her bold, unforgettable energy.” Instagram: @gizelleemariee.
- Christopher, 22, Toronto, Ontario. Presented as someone who “lives for tequila, attention, and unforgettable moments,” with a note that he also has “a lot of heart.” Instagram: @christopher.brownn.
- Keyaira, 23, Halifax, Nova Scotia. A dog groomer described as an East Coast presence heading West, ready to “turn a few heads along the way.” Instagram: @keysnow_.
- Emmy, 21, Fredericton, New Brunswick. An aesthetician who says she will “stir up a little drama” with an “over-the-top personality.” Instagram: @emmysharpe.
- Ethan, 23, Newmarket, Ontario. Known on social media as “The Machine,” positioning him as a potential rivalry or central personality in the house. Instagram: @ethanmayz.
- Bauer, 22, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A bodybuilder who calls himself a “golden retriever” with abs and attitude, blending gym culture with a playful persona. Instagram: @bauerswystun.
- Lila, 20, Toronto, Ontario. Recognizable for large hoop earrings and a party-ready presence, presented as one of the younger housemates likely to bring fresh energy. Instagram: @lilaromanin.
Tone and expectations
Producers have framed the series as a nostalgic callback with a Canadian twist. The cast mixes social-media creators and reality-TV personalities, which suggests episodes will aim for both viral clips and longer-form conflicts. Viewers should expect late-night conversations, partying, alliances and the interpersonal drama that drives the franchise.
here to bring the Scotian energy
Ryleigh, Paramount+ press release
set to rep Caribbean culture, bring the island vibes, and showcase to Canada her bold, unforgettable energy
Gizelle, Paramount+ press release
When and where to watch
Canada Shore debuts on Paramount+ on January 22, 2026. Episodes will be available to stream on the service in Canada. Check your Paramount+ app for release times and episode schedules.
The series is positioned as part of the broader Jersey Shore franchise, so viewers who follow the original will find familiar formats. For others, the show presents a national cast and a condensed season format that highlights regional personalities and social-media-driven moments.
If you follow any of the cast on Instagram, expect post-premiere content and highlights across their feeds and stories. The producers designed the casting to create a mix of tensions and alliances, and that is likely to produce the biggest talking points after the first episodes air.
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