Canadian curler Brett Gallant shows his 2026 Olympic gold medal as he takes pictures with curling fan Cheryl Crawford at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan
A hero’s welcome awaited Canada’s Olympic athletes Monday as they were greeted by friends, family and fans on their return from the Milan Cortina Games.
Here are some scenes from athlete arrivals at airports across the country.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 24, 2026.
Canadian curler Brett Gallant shows his 2026 Olympic gold medal as he speaks with media at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganCanadian olympic bobsleigh athletes Keaton Bruggeling, left to right, Cynthia Appiah and Shaquille Murray-Lawrence speak to media at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganCanadian speed skaters Valerie Maltais and David La Rue greet fans and family after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury shows off his medals to fans and media after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian ice dancer Marjorie Lajoie hugs her mother Julie Carignan after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian skier Mikael Kingsbury and ice dancer Marjorie Lajoie greet fans and family after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian ice hockey players Sarah Fillier, left, and Emily Clark speak with media at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganCanadian ice hockey player Sarah Fillier shows her 2026 Olympic silver medal as she speaks with media at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganCanadian speed skater William Dandjinou hugs his cousins after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian ice hockey players Renata Fast, left to right, Natalie Spooner and Ella Shelton speak with media at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganCanadian ice hockey player Renata Fast speaks with media at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy KoganCanadian speed skater Courtney Sarault hugs her members of her family after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal on Monday, February 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian speed skaters Courtney Sarault, left, and Florence Brunelle greet fans and family members as they arrive at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovArt Miskew, father of Canadian curler and bronze medalist in the Olympic Winter Games Emma Miskew, not pictured, celebrates his daughterâs arrival at the Ottawa International Airport after competing in the Olympic Winter Games in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyCanadian curler and bronze medalist in the Olympic Winter Games Emma Miskew, right, hugs her father Art Miskew as she is greeted by friends and family at the Ottawa International Airport after competing in the Olympic Winter Games in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyAlex Birtwistle of the Ottawa Curling Club, left, gifts flowers to Canadian curler and bronze medalist in the Olympic Winter Games Emma Miskew as she is greeted by friends and family at the Ottawa International Airport after competing in the Olympic Winter Games in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyCanadian olympic curler and gold medalist Ben Hebert arrives at the Calgary International Airport after competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd KorolCanadian olympic curler and gold medalist Ben Hebert, centre, poses for a photo with teammate Tyler Tardi, left, and coach Paul Webster after they arrived at the Calgary International Airport after competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd KorolCanadian hockey player and silver medalist in the Olympic Winter Games Brianne Jenner speaks to reporters after arriving at the Ottawa International Airport after competing in the Olympic Winter Games in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyFans take their photo with Canadian olympic curler and gold medalist Ben Hebert after he arrived at the Calgary International Airport after competing at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd KorolCanadian hockey player and silver medalist in the Olympic Winter Games Jocelyne Larocque speaks to reporters after arriving at the Ottawa International Airport after competing in the Olympic Winter Games in Ottawa, on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyCanadian hockey player and silver medalist in the Olympic Winter Games Jennifer Gardiner speaks to reporters after arriving at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan CairnsCanadian Luge athlete Trinity Ellis speaks to reporters after arriving at the Vancouver International Airport after competing at the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan CairnsCanadian hockey players and silver medalists Jennifer Gardiner, front, Emerance Maschmeyer, back left, and Sarah Nurse pet Nurse’s dog Romeo after arriving at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan CairnsCanadian Luge athlete Embyr Lee Susko speaks to reporters after arriving at the Vancouver International Airport after competing at the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan CairnsCanadian hockey players and silver medalists in the Olympic Winter Games, Sarah Nurse, from left to right, Emerance Maschmeyer, Jennifer Gardiner, Sophie Jaques, and Claire Thompson take a picture with a fan after arriving at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan CairnsCanadian hockey players Marie-Philip Poulin, left and Ann-Renee Desbiens arrive at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian hockey players Ann-Renee Desbiens, left, and Marie-Philip Poulin retrieve their team’s hockey sticks after arriving at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher KatsarovCanadian hockey player Marie-Philip Poulin arrives at the Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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