Tessa Virtue surprised young skaters at the McCormick Arena in Toronto in celebration of the launch of her new Barbie doll.

Virtue spoke to a room full of hundreds of teens involved in the new Grow Girls initiative at Calvary Church in Woodstock Thursday morning.

The former ice-dancing duo received honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Western University during the institution's 314th convocation on Wednesday.

"Canadians always rally behind their athletes," Virtue said. "We've always felt like we're just the luckiest kids."

After more than two decades of competing together, the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history are calling it a career.

The pair will receive honorary degrees from Western University during a convocation ceremony on Oct. 23.

Scott Moir announced his engagement to former skating partner Jackie Mascarin at a Canada's Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Canada's beloved figure skaters made a hometown tour on Wednesday to celebrate their spot on Canada's Walk of Fame.

The race featured an appearance from Tessa Virtue, who offered runners some encouragement at the starting line.

London natives and figure skating icons Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue will be in attendance on Monday evening.