Miss Universe Canada 2023 final date and venue announced
The final date and venue for the 72nd annual Miss Universe Canada competition, Miss Universe Canada 2023, has been officially announced.
Last year's winner and Miss Universe 2022 Top 16 semifinalist Amelia Tu from Vancouver will crown her successor on Saturday, August 19 and at the River Rock Casino and Resort Theatre in Richmond, British Columbia.
According to the organizers, this is the reputable venue's first time hosting the national pageant.
The presentation show will be held on Thursday, August 17 where over 50 contestants, yet to be revealed, will compete before a live audience and the judges in their swimsuits and evening gowns.
Fifteen semifinalists from the judges and five from segment winners will make up the Top 20 who will compete in the traditional categories and question and answer portion of the final show.
Beauties of Canada holds the exclusive rights to send a Canadian representative to the Miss Universe pageant and this year's competition marks its 21st production of the national event.
The winner of Miss Universe Canada 2023 will represent her country at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador later this year.
Photos: Georgina Vaughan, Miss Universe Canada / Instagram