Canada at the 2006 Winter Paralympics

Canada participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy. Heading the delegation was the Chef de Mission, Marg McGregor. The country's flag bearer at the opening ceremony was Todd Nicholson, captain of the ice sledge hockey team.

Canada at the
2006 Winter Paralympics
IPC codeCAN
NPCCanadian Paralympic Committee
Websitewww.paralympic.ca
in Turin
Competitors35 in 4 sports
Flag bearersTodd Nicholson (opening)
Colette Bourgonje (closing)
Medals
Ranked 6th
Gold
5
Silver
3
Bronze
5
Total
13
Winter Paralympics appearances (overview)

Canada entered 35 athletes in the following sports:

  • Alpine skiing: 7 male, 3 female
  • Ice sledge hockey: 15 male
  • Nordic skiing: 3 male, 2 female
  • Wheelchair curling: 3 male, 2 female
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