Date: July 15, 2025
Announcing our 2025 WorldStrides Canada Photo & Video Contest Winners!
You all captured the moment — but these ones captured our hearts and our prizes!
A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted entries. From hands-on activities in the “Let Them Cook” category, to iconic travel shots in “Picture Us Here,” to shout-outs in “Best Teacher Ever,” your photos and videos gave us serious FOMO (and lots of warm fuzzies).
We’re also excited to highlight this year’s Grand Prize winners — chosen for their standout photo montages and videos that went above and beyond, blending creativity, storytelling, and editing skills to relive the magic of travel.
Congratulations to all our 2025 winners, and thank you for sharing your journey with us!
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
2025 Pointe-Lévy trip to New York
By: Jonathan G-L. in New York City, U.S.A.
“This captures a moment of courage on the Brooklyn Bridge. This bridge, which allows pedestrians to walk above the cars thanks to a second wooden level, was frightening for Younes and Dominique. They crossed it and overcame their fear.”
The Greatest City in the World
By: Elliana S. in New York City, U.S.A.
"When I was in NYC I took over 700 photos and I truly couldn’t choose which ones to submit. New York was a life changing experience and I’m so thankful for my teachers and for WorldStrides for giving me this once in a lifetime experience that I will always remember."
Senior Educational Tour to NYC
By: Lakesha B. in New York City, U.S.A.
“The video is a compilation of the various cultural sites we visited during our trip to none other than the Big Apple, New York City!”
Whale-Watching in Akureyri
By: Payton W. in Akureyri, Iceland
“Travelling to Iceland was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and my classmates, we got to see so many beautiful landscapes and had the best time with our tour guide!.”
MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS
CATEGORY: LET US COOK
The Best Canada Trip Ever!!
By: Grace C. in Québec City, Canada
Visit to the Aquarium on our Trip to Chicago
By: Charles F. in Chicago, U.S.A.
“Petting starfish at the Chicago Aquarium!”
My Carpe Diem Moment
By: Doris R. in Syros Island, Greece
“Seeing all my students walk in a naturally synched step while taking in the views of Syros Island in Greece was simply magical! Then a little yoga session initiated by a student at the very peak. Wow!”
La Pura Vida
By: Nicole M. in Costa Rica
“Sunsets melting into the sea, footsteps in the sand, laughter shared on forest paths — these photos capture moments of joy, connection, and wonder. Each image reflects the spirit of Costa Rica: vibrant, peaceful, and full of life. This is our journey, our memory, our Pura Vida.”
MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS
CATEGORY: PICTURE US HERE
Paris
By: Allyson C. in Paris, France
“I had the most wonderful time! This was my first time out of the country and it couldn’t have been any better!!”
Big Ben Group Photo
By: Liane E. in London, England
Costa Rica Tree of Peace
By: Karey B. in Costa Rica
“This "Árbol de la Paz" is 22.5m in circumference and 48m tall, one of the tallest in Costa Rica. This ceiba, or elephant-ear tree, Enterolobium cyclocarpum, is estimated to be 400 years old. This panoramic photo was taken by the owner of a road-side stand on our way to Monteverde.”
Rockefeller Skyline
By: Naema B. in New York City, U.S.A.
“We went to the top of the Rockefeller Center skyline adventure. It was pouring rain which only added to the amazing experience of observing the city from so high up. These are three of my friends that made the trip so fun and worth reliving!”
Canadians at Vimy Ridge
By: Tammy O. in Vimy, France
“Proud moment representing Canada and St. Francis Xavier CHS at the Vimy Ridge monument in France. Visit of a lifetime!”
MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS
CATEGORY: BEST TEACHER EVER
French Trip 2025
By: Matt K. in Québec City, Canada
“We had an amazing time visiting Montreal and Quebec City! We enjoyed poutine, beaver tails, and an amazing sugar shack experience!”
Japan Trip
By: Matthew M. in Japan
2025 Pointe-Lévy trip to New York
By: Jonathan G.-L. in New York City, U.S.A.
“This captures a moment of courage on the Brooklyn Bridge. This bridge, which allows pedestrians to walk above the cars thanks to a second wooden level, was frightening for Younes and Dominique. They crossed it and overcame their fear.”
Iceland 2025
By: Joshua M. in Iceland
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“We travelled from Reykjavik north to Akureyri and back with 27 wonderful students. We fell in love with our Tour Director, Kolfinna, and with the strange and beautiful landscapes of Iceland!”
Polybel à Boston 2025
By: Patrick S.-G. in Boston, U.S.A
“Our fantastic group of Grade 8 students.”
SPECIAL CONTEST WINNERS
In addition to our Grand Prize and monthly winners, winners were selected from our social media contests. Honourable mentions go to:
- Quinten F. (March Madness)
- Elena Y. (March Madness)
- Eva T. (March Madness)
- Thomas B. (March Madness)
- Stephanie R. who nominated Stephanie R. (Teacher Appreciation Week)
- Abraham B. who nominated Stephen S. (Teacher Appreciation Week)
- Alanna M. who nominated Keith H. (Teacher Appreciation Week)
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Congratulations to our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun! Follow us on Facebook to see all the winning photos and videos, including those from our special contests. We’re already looking forward to the next edition. See you next year!
