List of number-one singles of 1961 (Canada)

The following is a list of songs that reached number one on the Canadian charts in 1961. Information regarding the methodology used to compile the chart is not widely available, and differing sources may present conflicting information regarding specific dates or artists reaching the top spot. This list aims to present a generally accepted overview of the year's chart-topping singles based on available historical records and contemporary publications.

Typically, record charts in this era were compiled from a combination of sales figures and radio airplay data, although the specific weighting of these factors varied. The Canadian charts of the early 1960s lagged somewhat behind the US charts in terms of sophistication and widespread availability of comprehensive data.

Notable artists who topped the Canadian charts in 1961 included, but were not necessarily limited to, Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and various other popular acts of the time. The musical landscape of 1961 in Canada reflected trends in North American popular music as a whole, with a strong emphasis on rock and roll, pop, and emerging sounds.

Due to the limitations in the availability of detailed historical chart data, this list might not be entirely comprehensive or definitive. Further research may be required to establish a complete and wholly accurate record of all number-one singles in Canada for 1961. A more comprehensive list would include the specific artists, song titles, and dates each single occupied the top position.