Official Google Canada Blog: YouTube Rewind

#YouTubeRewind 2015: Canada’s top trending videos

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The awakening of the Force after 10 long years, a much-anticipated Hello from an old musical friend, and the question on everyone’s mind -- these were some of the YouTube moments that captivated Canadians in 2015. We laughed, we cried and we did our best Whip/Nae Nae a bajillion times. Oh - and we celebrated a very important 10th birthday!
But before we call it a wrap on the year in YouTube, let’s take a look at the videos Canadians shared, liked, parodied and talked about in 2015.
Top Trending Videos in Canada
The Top Trending Videos shot to the top of the “must-watch” list as Canadians shared, liked and watched again and again. YouTube is the white hot centre of pop culture, where fans, pranksters, tiny tots and scientists can share their voice and talent no matter where they are from or what their age or point of view.

Silento- Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) #WatchMeDanceOn by beautee132

Crazy Plastic Ball PRANK!! by RomanAtwood

6ft Man in 6ft Giant Water Balloon - 4K by The Slow Mo Guys

Dover Police DashCam Confessional (Shake it Off) by The Dover Police

Golden boy Calum Scott hits the right note | Audition Week 1 | Britain's Got Talent 2015 by BritainsGotTalent09

Surprising Applications of the Magnus Effect by Veritasium

Twins Come Out To Dad by Rhodes Bros

What Colour Is This Dress? (SOLVED with SCIENCE) by AsapSCIENCE

EPIC CATCH!!! Dashing Thru the Snow - CN Train 406 West at Salisbury, NB (Feb 3, 2015) by containerman2

First Place - Blue Jays Pennant Race/Parody Song by Adam Jesin

Top Trending Music Videos in Canada for 2015
It's a fact that music videos are the one of, if not the, most viewed and searched for online video content. 2015 saw artists turn to music videos to tell stories with longer narratives, revive the classic ‘dance’ video, and to show off their star-studded squad. 2015’s top 10 music videos were collectively played over 6.8 billion times from channels with 73+ million subscribers.

See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack by Wiz Khalifa

Sugar by Maroon 5

Lean On (feat. MØ) (Official Music Video) by Major Lazer

Love Me Like You Do (Official Video) by Ellie Goulding

Bad Blood ft. Kendrick Lamar by Taylor Swift

Hello by Adele

Elastic Heart feat. Shia LaBeouf & Maddie Ziegler (Official Video) by Sia

Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) (Official) by Silentó

The Hills by The Weeknd

What Do You Mean by Justin Bieber

2015 Canadian Year-end YouTube Ads Leaderboard
Since YouTube launched skippable ads five years ago, ads have gone from something you fast forward to something you choose to watch. This year’s top trending ads demonstrate that brands are now developing ads that are meant to entertain and inspire, not just persuade.

Clash of Clans: Revenge (Official Super Bowl TV Commercial) by OfficialClashOfClans

Great Plan (Official TV Commercial) by OfficialBoomBeach

Always #LikeAGirl - Unstoppable by AlwaysBrand

#BestBuds | 2015 Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial “Lost Dog” by Budweiser

Dove Men+Care shares your first fatherhood moments this Father’s Day by dovemencareus

Reebok - Freak Show - Be More Human by Reebok

Duracell Star Wars Commercial: Battle for Christmas Morning by OfficialDuracell

“The Recital” by Quaker Canada

#WhoWillYouHelp by ONgov

Tim Hortons Drive Thru Rookies with Sid & Nate by TimHortons

Top Trending Trailer Videos in Canada for 2015
Before millions of people go to the movies, they turn to YouTube. When it comes to highly anticipated films, like the new Star Wars or latest Avengers installment, trailers have become more than just a fun way to hook audiences on the story, they have become an essential tool to engage a loyal fan base.

The Force Awakens Trailer (Official) by Star Wars

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Comic-Con Trailer by Warner Bros. Pictures

Disney's Frozen Fever Trailer by Walt Disney Animation Studios

New Avengers Trailer Arrives - Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron Trailer 2 by Marvel Entertainment

Ted 2 - Official Trailer by Universal Pictures

Minions Official Trailer #2 (2015) - Despicable Me Prequel by Movieclips Trailers

Star Wars Battlefront Reveal Trailer by EAStarWars

Fallout 4 - Official Trailer by Bethesda Softworks

Way Too Wonderland Official Trailer by Ever After High

Narcos - MyName - 15Sec - 1920x1080 - EN - POST by NewonNetflix

And that’s just what made it to the top of Canada’s list - you can check out which videos made the global list of top trending videos at www.youtube.ca/rewind. Posted by Jenn Kaiser, Communications Manager, YouTube Canada.