BRITISH COLUMBIA
1) COMOX VALLEY – A 13-year-old named Thomas serves as the Fun Hunt Ambassador for Comox Valley in British Columbia. His destination went up against Victoria in a public vote, and Thomas emerged as the winner. Jordan Francis spent a summer day with Thomas, his brothers Markus and Lucas, and their family and friends. Thomas guided Jordan through mountain biking, tubing, and wakeboarding, illustrating why Comox Valley feels like a special place to call home.
2) WHISTLER – Nine-year-old Jade lives in Whistler, British Columbia. Jade is outdoorsy and loves that Whistler offers summer and winter adventures, including skiing, snowboarding, and a refreshing lake dip, all year round.
3) KELOWNA – Eric (12) and Kyle (11) met Cory (10) at the School of Rock three years back, where the trio formed a band. Kyle bangs the drums while Eric and Cory play guitar and sing. They adore Kelowna, especially in winter for snowboarding, downhill skiing, building forts, and snowball fights. They would relish a chance to meet Jordan Francis and Victoria Duffield and jam on stage with them.
4) VICTORIA – Eleven-year-old Jacob would be thrilled to see the Cross Country Fun Hunt finale arrive in Victoria. If Jordan Francis visits, he would be taken to the Victoria Bug Zoo, ice skating at the Oak Bay rink, and golfing at the Victoria Golf Club, enjoying year‑round activities in the scenic city.
ALBERTA
5) EDMONTON – Thirteen-year-old Brianna had a surprise visit from Jordan while she was at home in Edmonton this summer. Brianna is a big fan of Jordan’s music and, if she wins the finale, would take him sledding and explore Edmonton’s famous West Edmonton Mall together.
6) CANMORE – Twelve-year-old Maya serves as the Fun Hunt Ambassador for Canmore, Alberta. She took Jordan rock climbing at the Nordic Centre and challenged him to a dance-off at the Terpsichore Dance Studio during his Canmore visit this summer. If Maya wins the concert finale and Jordan returns to Canmore this winter, she would take him skating, dog-sledding, and perhaps even ice climbing. She would also love another dance-off, since the previous one ended in a tie.
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
7) YELLOWKNIFE – Eight-year-old Kathryn would be thrilled to win the Cross Country Fun Hunt concert. She is a devoted fan of Jordan’s music and would love to sing with him. This spirited youngster can rally support in Yellowknife, and in January 2012 she raised $140 for the local SPCA. She believes this is a chance to show Canada why Yellowknife shines in winter and would take Jordan dog sledding, horseback riding, and to view the magical Northern Lights.
SASKATCHEWAN
8) MOOSOMIN – Aidan (9) and Lydia (7) spend summers in Moosomin and visit their grandparents on the farm. They enjoy chasing chickens, crayfish, and exploring Windmill Farm, along with picking Saskatoon berries. If Jordan returns this winter, they would go tobogganing, hit the bowling alley, and enjoy a winter treasure hunt around town.
MANITOBA
9) DAUPHIN – Kayla (9), Monique (14), and Melissa (16) are big fans of Jordan Francis and Victoria Duffield and would love to bring the concert to Dauphin, Manitoba. They believe Dauphin is the funnest place to live in Canada. They would snowboard, sled, and build snow forts. Kayla plays on a co‑ed hockey team and would like to organize a pickup game at the local rink, then head home for some home-baked pie.
10) WINNIPEG – Josh and his best friend Brayden would welcome another Jordan visit to Winnipeg for a free concert. The two showed Jordan classic skateboarding tricks at The Forks this summer. If they win, they would take him to the indoor skate park and try a fresh winter sport: snow skating.
ONTARIO
11) PICKERING – Twelve-year-old Josh and his big crew of friends are determined to bring Jordan and Victoria to the Cross Country Fun Hunt finale concert. Jordan surprised Josh and his friends during a summer drive through Pickering. They would love a winter return so they could all learn to downhill ski together.
12) BARRIE – Fourteen-year-old Reese planned to welcome Jordan to Barrie, Ontario this summer, but the vote swung in Niagara’s favor. Now she is more motivated than ever to win the finale concert. Reese and her sister, Taylor (17), are professional baton twirlers and talented dancers. Reese will challenge Jordan to a classic Canadian winter game of pickup hockey. It may be a real test for Jordan, as Reese has played hockey in a co‑ed league for nine years!
13) TORONTO – Eleven-year-old Isabelle has studied at the National Ballet School in Toronto for four years and excels in modern dance. She would gladly teach Jordan some modern and classical ballet moves in exchange for a few snazzy hip hop steps from him.
14) BROCKVILLE – Twelve-year-old Drew is determined to win the finale Cross Country Fun Hunt Concert. Since meeting Jordan and the Fun Hunt crew this summer, he has rallied Brockville and Thousand Islands fans to back his destination. When Jordan visited Brockville this summer, Drew kicked off the day with his signature ham and cheese peanut butter sandwich, then a paintball adventure with friends, a Seadoo session, and a visit to the Brockville Ribfest for Butterfly fries and Bloomin’ Onions. If Jordan returns this winter, Drew would take him to Laurier Hill for sledding and would bring him to his friend Gabe’s cottage for an on‑ice pickup hockey game.
QUEBEC
15) ST. LAMBERT – Nine-year-old James and his step-brother Desmond (10) hosted a summer surprise when Jordan and the Fun Hunt crew stopped by. They quickly set up a DJ booth and challenged Jordan to hip‑hop dance moves. James has been practicing his routines and hopes for a chance to perform again in the concert. He even wrote a song titled Believe that he would love to share with Jordan.
NEW BRUNSWICK
16) FREDERICTON – Twelve-year-old Spencer welcomed Jordan to a Tea Stand at the Fredericton Museum this summer. Spencer runs Hannah’s Tea Room at the Fredericton Region Museum and dons the persona of Hannah Ingram, a Loyalist girl who came to St. Anne’s Point after the American Revolution. She would be excited to host another visit with Victoria Duffield and show them winter fun in Fredericton, including the Boyce Farmer’s Market and skating at Officers Square.
17) HAMPTON – Sisters Meredith (12) and Ella (10) are proud of their hometown, Hampton, New Brunswick. This summer, their vote helped them edge out Miramichi to win for their community.
NOVA SCOTIA
18) HALIFAX (LOWER SACKVILLE) – Fourteen-year-old Levi Marshall was the first to submit a video to the Fun Hunt site and plans to be the kid who wins the final concert. Levi’s creativity to spread the word about his destination is ready to surprise. If Jordan returns in winter, Levi would drive him to Hatfield Farms for a sleigh ride and wagon adventure, ride a mechanical bull, and even try sumo wrestling, all on a farm.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
19) STRATFORD – Thirteen-year-old Lacey turned a summer visit into a memorable experience for Jordan. From a balloon ride to a lobster boat lunch and a step dancing lesson, Jordan saw Lacey’s world. Lacey did a fantastic job sharing her CCFH episode and plans to stay deeply involved in the finale concert. Her ideas include having the 16-member all‑girl Storm Troupers greet Jordan and Victoria at the airport in silver costumes, leading them into town, followed by ice skating at Dalvay by the Sea and a competitive curling match at the Charlottetown Curling Club. Lacey and her friends also want to perform on stage during the concert and invite donations to the Charlottetown food bank.
NEWFOUNDLAND
20) CLARENVILLE – Seven-year-old Nathan Butt may be small, but he is determined to win the Cross Country Fun Hunt concert and bring Jordan back to Clarenville. He met Jordan at his karate class this summer, and Nathan has kept up his effort to collect votes with strong community support. Flyers, school announcements, and a float in the Santa Parade have helped spread the word about the finale. Readers are invited to vote on the official site to decide the funnest place in Canada.
Source: Cross Country Fun Hunt