The following is a list of defunct baseball teams in Canada. It includes the league(s) they played for, and championships won.
Team | City | Existed | NL East Titles | National League Pennants | World Series Titles | Notes |
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Montreal Expos | Montreal, Quebec | 1969–2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Became the Washington Nationals in 2005 |
Team | City | Existed | Ballpark | League titles | Notes | Affiliate |
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Hamilton Tigers | Hamilton, Ontario | 1918 | 0 | Moved from Syracuse, New York, mid-season | Independent | |
Montreal Royals | Montreal, Quebec | 1928–1960 | Delormier Stadium | 7 | Moved to Syracuse | Los Angeles Dodgers |
Ottawa Giants | Ottawa, Ontario | 1951 | Lansdowne Park | 0 | Became the Ottawa A's after one season | New York Giants |
Ottawa A's | Ottawa, Ontario | 1952–1954 | Lansdowne Park | 0 | Moved to Columbus, Ohio | Philadelphia Athletics |
Ottawa Lynx | Ottawa, Ontario | 1993–2007 | Lynx Stadium | 1 | Moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania, for 2008 season. | Philadelphia Phillies |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Toronto, Ontario | 1912–1967 | Maple Leaf Stadium | 4 | Founded in 1896; moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1968 | Boston Red Sox |
Winnipeg Whips | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1970–1971 | Winnipeg Stadium | 0 | Moved from Buffalo midway through 1970 season | Montreal Expos |
Team | City | Existed | Ballpark | League titles | Notes | Affiliate |
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Calgary Cannons | Calgary, Alberta | 1985–2002 | Foothills Stadium | 0 | Became the Albuquerque Isotopes in 2003 | Florida Marlins |
Edmonton Trappers | Edmonton, Alberta | 1981–2004 | Telus Field | 4 | Became the Round Rock Express in 2005 | Montreal Expos |
Vancouver Mounties | Vancouver, British Columbia | 1956–1962, 1965–1969 | Capilano Stadium | 0 | Seattle Pilots | |
Vancouver Canadians | Vancouver, British Columbia | 1978–1999 | Nat Bailey Stadium | 3 | Became the Sacramento River Cats in 2000. Not to be confused with the current Vancouver Canadians that play in the High-A West League. | Oakland Athletics |
Team | City | Existed | Ballpark | League titles | Notes | Affiliate |
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London Tigers | London, Ontario | 1989–1993 | Labatt Park | 1 | Moved to Trenton, New Jersey | Detroit Tigers |
Quebec Metros | Quebec City, Quebec | 1971–1977 | Stade Municipal | 0 | Known as the Carnivals 1971–1975 | Montreal Expos |
Sherbrooke Pirates | Sherbrooke, Quebec | 1972–1973 | Amedee Roy Stadium | 0 | Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Trois-Rivières Aigles | Trois-Rivières, Quebec | 1971–1977 | Stade Municipal | 0 | Not to be confused with the current team of the same name in the independent Can-Am League. | Cincinnati Reds |
Thetford Mines Pirates | Thetford Mines, Quebec | 1974–1975 | Bellevue Stadium | 1 | Moved from Sherbrooke (above) | Milwaukee Brewers |
Team | City | Existed | Ballpark | League titles | Notes | Affiliate |
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Hamilton Red Wings | Hamilton, Ontario | 1939–1942 | 0 | St. Louis Cardinals | ||
Hamilton Cardinals | Hamilton, Ontario | 1946–1956 | 1 | Known as the Red Wings in 1956 | St. Louis Cardinals | |
Hamilton Redbirds | Hamilton, Ontario | 1988–1992 | Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium | 0 | St. Louis Cardinals | |
London Pirates | London, Ontario | 1940–1941 | Labatt Park | 0 | Pittsburgh Pirates | |
St. Catharines Stompers | St. Catharines, Ontario | 1986–1999 | Community Park | 1 | Also known as the Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays |
Welland Pirates | Welland, Ontario | 1989–1994 | Welland Stadium | 0 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes | Affiliate |
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New Westminster Frasers | New Westminster, British Columbia | 1974 | 0 | Independent | |
Victoria Mussels | Victoria, British Columbia | 1978–1980 | 0 | Independent |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes | Affiliate |
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Calgary Expos | Calgary, Alberta | 1977–1984 | 0 | Known as the Cardinals 1977–78 | Montreal Expos |
Lethbridge Dodgers | Lethbridge, Alberta | 1975–1983 | 3 | Known as the Expos 1975–76 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
Lethbridge Black Diamonds | Lethbridge, Alberta | 1992–1998 | 0 | Known as the Mounties 1992–1995 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
Medicine Hat Blue Jays | Medicine Hat, Alberta | 1977–2002 | 1 | Known as the A's 1977 | Toronto Blue Jays |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Ottawa Champions | Ottawa, Ontario | 2014–2020 | 1 | |
Ottawa Rapidz | Ottawa, Ontario | 2008 | 0 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Calgary Outlaws | Calgary, Alberta | 2003 | 1 | |
Kelowna Heat | Kelowna, British Columbia | 2003 | 0 | |
London Monarchs | London, Ontario | 2003 | 0 | |
Montreal Royales | Montreal, Quebec | 2003 | 0 | Road-only team |
Niagara Stars | Welland, Ontario | 2003 | 0 | |
Saskatoon Legends | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 2003 | 0 | |
Trois-Rivières Saints | Trois-Rivières, Quebec | 2003 | 0 | |
Victoria Capitals | Victoria, British Columbia | 2003 | 0 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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London Rippers | London, Ontario | 2012 | 0 | Folded during 2012 season |
London Werewolves | London, Ontario | 1999–2001 | 1 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Victoria Seals | Victoria, British Columbia | 2009–10 | 0 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Thunder Bay Whiskey Jacks | Thunder Bay, Ontario | 1993–1998 | 0 | Moved to Schaumburg, Illinois, in 1999 and became the Schaumburg Flyers. |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Calgary Vipers | Calgary, Alberta | 2005–11 | 1 | Moved from the Northern League to the Golden Baseball League on October 23, 2007, then to the North American League in 2011. Folded following the 2011 season. |
Edmonton Capitals | Edmonton, Alberta | 2005–2012 | 1 | Moved from the Northern League to the Golden Baseball League on October 23, 2007, then to the North American League in 2011. Suspended operations on February 21, 2012. Known as the Cracker-Cats from 2005 until 2009. |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Regina Cyclones | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1994 | 0 | |
Saskatoon Riot | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1994 | 0 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Moose Jaw Diamond Dogs | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | 1995–1997 | 0 | |
Regina Cyclones | Regina, Saskatchewan | 1995–1997 | 1 | |
Saskatoon Stallions | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1995–1997 | 0 | Entered league as the Saskatoon Riot; changed name to Smokin' Guns in 1996 and to Stallions in 1997 |
West Man Wranglers | Brandon, Manitoba | 1995–1997 | 0 | Entered league as the Brandon Grey Owls; changed name to West Man Wranglers in 1997 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Surrey Glaciers | Surrey, British Columbia | 1995 | 0 | Moved to Reno, Nevada, and became the Reno Chukars. |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Wheat City Whiskey Jacks | Brandon, Manitoba | 2019–2021 | 0 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Oshawa Dodgers | Oshawa, Ontario | 2002–2009 | 0 |
Team | City | Existed | League titles | Notes |
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Melville Millionaires | Melville, Saskatchewan | 1901–2021 | 1/2 | |
Red Deer Generals | Red Deer, Alberta | 2007 | 0 | |
St. Albert Big River Prospects | St. Albert, Alberta | 2005–2008 | 0 | Known as Edmonton Big River Prospects 2005 |
Saskatoon Yellow Jackets | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 0 | ||
Sherwood Park Dukes | Sherwood Park, Alberta | 2008 | 0 | |
Yorkton Cardinals | Yorkton, Saskatchewan | 2004–2021 | 0 |
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