"The Amazing Race Canada" (to air in 2013)(01 of15)
Open Image ModalThe latest announced reality show import, "The Amazing Race Canada" is going to have to maintain some amazing ratings to compete with the U.S. version’s 22 seasons. (credit:CTV)
"Storage Wars Canada" (to air in 2013)(02 of15)
Open Image ModalSoon Canadians will join in the fun of rooting through long-forgotten storage lockers, too! Who knows what wonderful Canadian antiquities will be found over the 36-episode run? (credit:OLN)
"The Bachelor Canada" (2012- )(03 of15)
Open Image Modal"The Bachelor Canada" had an intensely Canadian bachelor: Toronto Argonauts player Brad Smith. The first season was a success, but can it catch up to the long-running American series, which has 17 seasons? (credit:CityTV)
"Canada's Got Talent" (2012)(04 of15)
Open Image ModalCanada tried to join the successful “Got Talent” franchise (the British version has 6 seasons, the American version has 7) but fizzled out after one season. Between the first and last episodes, the show lost a million viewers. (credit:CityTV)
"Canadian Idol" (2003 - 2008)(05 of15)
Open Image Modal"American Idol" is still chugging along with 12 seasons so far, but "Canadian Idol" disintegrated after six seasons and only produced one real star: “Call Me Maybe” songstress Carly Rae Jepsen. OK, maybe two, if you count Jacob Hoggard of "Hedley" fame. (credit:AP)
"Project Runway Canada" (2007 - 2009)(06 of15)
Open Image ModalEven with Iman’s star power, "Project Runway Canada" had a measly 23 episodes in two seasons, compared to the American version’s 11 seasons and over a hundred episodes. (credit:Alamy)
"Canada's Next Top Model" (2006 - 2009)(07 of15)
Open Image Modal"America’s Next Top Model" has been running since 2003, but the Canadian version only lasted three seasons. Rumour has it there's another season coming down the pipe, but we'll have to wait to find out. (credit:Getty Images)
"So You Think You Can Dance Canada" (2008 - 2011)(08 of15)
Open Image ModalSomehow the U.S. contains enough dancers to fuel 9+ seasons of "SYTYCD," but Canada’s version -- hosted by former VJ Leah Miller, pictured here -- lasted only four seasons. (credit:Getty Images)
"Big Brother Canada" (2013- )(09 of15)
Open Image Modal"BBCan" was a hit from the moment it debuted in February 2013, increasing Slice’s audience by 57 percent. The American version has aired 14 seasons, so there's no doubt about its potential longevity. (credit:Shaw Media)
"Four Weddings Canada" (2012- )(10 of15)
Open Image ModalOriginally a U.K. show, it was followed by an American version, and then a Canadian version. Gotta love these Canuck brides battling it out! And they're nowhere near "nice," as the stereotype goes. (credit:Shaw Media)
"Wipeout Canada" (2011)(11 of15)
Open Image ModalIt turns out that Canadians are just as good at hurting themselves as Americans, Russians and other nationalities around the world do on their own versions of "Wipeout." Too bad ours wasn't renewed for a second season. We'll miss the big red balls. (credit:TVtropolis)
"Intervention Canada" (2011 - 2012)(12 of15)
Open Image ModalProving that the U.S. doesn’t have a monopoly on addicts, the Canadian version aired two seasons before being cancelled. The American series has 13 seasons. (credit:Shaw Media)
"Real Housewives of Vancouver "(2011 - )(13 of15)
Open Image Modal"RHOV" is the latest installment of the "Real Housewives" franchise, joining other rich, bored women in Orange County, New York City, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, New Jersey, and Miami. (credit:Shaw Media)
"Canadian Pickers" (2011 - )(14 of15)
Open Image ModalThe American series about two men traversing the U.S. to find antiques was joined by a Canadian series a year later. Both are still ongoing. (credit:Shaw Media)
"Top Chef Canada"(15 of15)
Open Image ModalCurrently in its third season, it has a long way to go to catch up to the American version’s 10 seasons. (credit:Shaw Media)