Canada has produced many remarkable men who have shaped history, arts, sports, and innovation. Here, we highlight the 100 most famous Canadian men of all time and their lasting impact.
The 100 Most Famous Canadian Men of All Time
| No. | Name | Occupation / Why Famous |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Gretzky | Ice hockey player, “The Great One” |
| 2 | Justin Bieber | Singer, pop superstar |
| 3 | Ryan Reynolds | Actor, film star |
| 4 | Michael J. Fox | Actor, Parkinson’s advocate |
| 5 | Jim Carrey | Actor, comedian |
| 6 | Drake | Rapper, singer, global music icon |
| 7 | Keanu Reeves | Actor, film star |
| 8 | Gordon Lightfoot | Singer-songwriter, folk legend |
| 9 | Neil Young | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| 10 | Alexander Graham Bell | Inventor, telephone pioneer |
| 11 | Pierre Trudeau | Former Prime Minister of Canada |
| 12 | Tommy Douglas | Politician, father of Medicare |
| 13 | Lester B. Pearson | Former Prime Minister, Nobel Peace Prize laureate |
| 14 | William Shatner | Actor, “Star Trek” |
| 15 | Sidney Crosby | Ice hockey player, Olympic gold medalist |
| 16 | Terry Fox | Athlete, cancer research activist |
| 17 | Don Cherry | Ice hockey commentator, coach |
| 18 | Mike Myers | Actor, comedian, writer |
| 19 | Randy Bachman | Musician, The Guess Who |
| 20 | Geddy Lee | Musician, bassist of Rush |
| 21 | Leonard Cohen | Singer-songwriter, poet |
| 22 | Roméo Dallaire | Senator, humanitarian, retired general |
| 23 | Robert Borden | Former Prime Minister of Canada |
| 24 | Maurice Richard | Ice hockey player, “Rocket” |
| 25 | Glenn Gould | Pianist, classical music icon |
| 26 | Norman Bethune | Physician, medical innovator |
| 27 | Stephen Harper | Former Prime Minister of Canada |
| 28 | Jean Chrétien | Former Prime Minister of Canada |
| 29 | John A. Macdonald | First Prime Minister of Canada |
| 30 | Christopher Plummer | Actor, film & stage star |
| 31 | Donald Sutherland | Actor, film & TV star |
| 32 | Bret Hart | Professional wrestler |
| 33 | Paul Anka | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| 34 | James Naismith | Inventor of basketball |
| 35 | Mark Messier | Ice hockey player |
| 36 | Patrick Roy | Ice hockey goaltender, Olympic medalist |
| 37 | Bobby Orr | Ice hockey player, defenseman |
| 38 | Steve Nash | Basketball player, NBA MVP |
| 39 | Donovan Bailey | Sprinter, Olympic gold medalist |
| 40 | Terry Sawchuk | Ice hockey goaltender |
| 41 | Guy Lafleur | Ice hockey player |
| 42 | Wendel Clark | Ice hockey player |
| 43 | Paul Henderson | Ice hockey player, Olympic hero |
| 44 | Claude Lemieux | Ice hockey player |
| 45 | Jacques Plante | Ice hockey goaltender |
| 46 | George Vanier | Governor General of Canada |
| 47 | Jean Vanier | Humanitarian, founder of L’Arche |
| 48 | Maurice Duplessis | Politician, Quebec Premier |
| 49 | Rick Hansen | Paralympian, activist |
| 50 | Alex Trebek | TV host, “Jeopardy!” |
| 51 | Stan Mikita | Ice hockey player |
| 52 | Gordie Howe | Ice hockey player, “Mr. Hockey” |
| 53 | Ken Dryden | Ice hockey player, politician |
| 54 | Frank Gehry | Architect, designer |
| 55 | Michael Snow | Artist, filmmaker |
| 56 | Denis Potvin | Ice hockey player |
| 57 | Roberto Luongo | Ice hockey goaltender |
| 58 | Paul Martin | Former Prime Minister of Canada |
| 59 | John Candy | Actor, comedian |
| 60 | Dan Aykroyd | Actor, comedian, musician |
| 61 | Seth Rogen | Actor, comedian, filmmaker |
| 62 | Ryan Gosling | Actor, film star |
| 63 | Eric McCormack | Actor, TV star |
| 64 | Martin Short | Actor, comedian, writer |
| 65 | Chris Hadfield | Astronaut, author |
| 66 | Peter Gzowski | Broadcaster, journalist |
| 67 | John McCrae | Poet, “In Flanders Fields” |
| 68 | Douglas Coupland | Author, artist |
| 69 | Michael Ondaatje | Author, poet |
| 70 | Rick Mercer | Comedian, TV host, political satirist |
| 71 | Tim Horton | Ice hockey player, founder of Tim Hortons |
| 72 | Owen Hart | Professional wrestler |
| 73 | Ted Rogers | Businessman, founder of Rogers Communications |
| 74 | Bill Reid | Artist, sculptor |
| 75 | Michael Bublé | Singer, musician |
| 76 | Daniel Igali | Wrestler, Olympic gold medalist |
| 77 | Allan Rock | Politician, physician, diplomat |
| 78 | Stephen Lewis | Politician, diplomat, activist |
| 79 | Jack Layton | Politician, NDP leader |
| 80 | David Suzuki | Environmentalist, scientist, broadcaster |
| 81 | Justin Trudeau | Prime Minister of Canada |
| 82 | Paul Desmarais | Businessman, financier |
| 83 | Eugene Melnyk | Businessman, philanthropist |
| 84 | Michael Ignatieff | Politician, academic, author |
| 85 | Murray Hedgcock | Diplomat, academic |
| 86 | Pierre Bourgault | Politician, writer |
| 87 | Claude Ryan | Politician, journalist |
| 88 | Luc Plamondon | Songwriter, lyricist |
| 89 | Yvan Blondin | Athlete, public figure |
| 90 | Robert Charlebois | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| 91 | Jean Beliveau | Ice hockey player, Hall of Famer |
| 92 | Henri Richard | Ice hockey player, “Pocket Rocket” |
| 93 | Éric Lapointe | Singer-songwriter, rock musician |
| 94 | François Legault | Politician, Premier of Quebec |
| 95 | Charles Taylor | Philosopher, author |
| 96 | William Aberhart | Politician, Alberta Premier |
| 97 | John Turner | Former Prime Minister of Canada |
| 98 | Félix Leclerc | Singer-songwriter, poet |
| 99 | Michel Côté | Actor, comedian |
| 100 | George Stroumboulopoulos | Broadcaster, TV host |
Read more: The 100 Most Famous Canadian Women of All Time
In conclusion,
From pioneers to modern leaders, these 100 famous Canadian men have made lasting contributions in every field, inspiring generations across the world.
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