Vancouver was announced as the host in January 2020.[1] The city has hosted the event six times previously. Competitors qualified at the Skate Canada Challenge in January.[2]
The competition was officially cancelled on January 11.[3]
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The competition was originally scheduled for January 11–17, 2021, but was postponed in October 2020.[4] No novice events were held. The Skate Canada Challenge, normally held in December and the main qualifier for Nationals, was postponed and held virtually. The number of competitors in each discipline was also reduced.[4] The competition was officially cancelled on January 11, due to unpredictable travel restrictions and rink closures.[3]
Entries
The top two flights (12 in singles, 8 in pairs, and 10 in ice dance) in each discipline at the 2021 Skate Canada Challenge qualified to Nationals.[5]