Red Carpet Arrivals at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto (PHOTOS)

Stars and celebs lined the red carpet clad in designer gowns and suits Wednesday for the 26th annual Gemini awards in Toronto, Canada. Given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and other industry professionals, the Gemini Awards honor the best in  Canadian television.

"On behalf of the academy, I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to tonight's winners, as well as all of this year's Gemini and Academy Special Award winners. Tonight's sensational show was the perfect tribute to the exceptional talent in this country," said Helga Stephenson, interim CEO, ACCT.

Following are the list of winners for the event:

Best comedic actor:  Peter Keleghan ("18 to Life")

Best drama:  "The Borgias" 

Best dramatic actor:  Callum Keith Rennie ("Shattered")

Best comedic actress:  Tracy Dawson ("Call Me Fitz")

Best dramatic actress:  Michelle Thrush ("Blackstone")

Best sports host or interviewer:  James Duthie ("NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft")

Check out the pictures of this star-studded gala event in the slideshow given:

Actress Erin Karpluk, a nominee for best performance by an actress in a continuing leading dramatic role for "Being Erica", poses on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.

Lauren Lee Smith, a nominee for best performance by an actress in a continuing leading dramatic role for "The Listener", poses on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.

Actors and married couple Chantal Craig and Yannick Bisson (R) pose on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.

Actress Angela Asher poses on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.

The cast of "Flashpoint" pose on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.

Performer Dallas Green and presenter Leah Miller (R) pose on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.

Performer Deborah Cox poses on the red carpet at the 26th Gemini Awards in Toronto September 7, 2011.