1. George Woodcock (1912)

Canadian Writer

A Canadian biographer, historian, essayist, critic, poet, and anarchist, he is known for his 1962 work, Anarchism: A History of Libertarian Ideas and Movements. His other publications include The Anarchist...

2. Michelle Rempel (1980)

Conservative Party Member Of Par

Accomplished politician who became a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill in 2015. Previously, she worked as a Member of the Canadian Parliament for Calgary Centre-North and...

3. Heather Doerksen (1980)

Canadian Actor

Known for her voice acting performance as Kiyomi Takada in the English version of the Japanese anime series Death Note and for her recurring, live action roles as Pat Meyers and Brandy...

4. Lee Montgomery (1961)

Actor

Played the role of Danny Garrison, the lonely boy who befriended rats, in the 1972 horror film, Ben.

5. Kristopher Turner (1980)

Canadian Actor

Canadian actor most famous for his role as Jamie Andrews on the popular teen drama series Instant Star. He has also landed lead roles in films like Everybody's Doing it...

6. Cindy Klassen (1979)

Canadian Speed Skater; Olympian

Long track speed skater who won a gold medal in the women's 1,500 meters and silver in the women's 1,000 meters at the 2006 Olympics.

7. Jeff Stoughton (1963)

Canadian Curler

Curler who completed a career Grand Slam, winning The National, the Player's, the Masters, and the Canadian Open.

8. Anna Paquin (1982)

Actress

Golden Globe Award-winning actress best known for starring in HBO's True Blood. She became the second-youngest actress to win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar Award after appearing in The Piano.

9. Bob Nolan (1908)

American Singer And Actor

Canadian-American country singer and songwriter who was a member of Sons of the Pioneers. He composed a lot of country and western standards.

10. Irv Robbins (1917)

Entrepreneur

Canadian businessman remembered as one of the co-founders of the popular ice cream store chain Baskin Robbins. Under his ownership, Baskin Robbins became the largest such chain in the world.

11. Frances Bay (1919)

Actress

Late Canadian actress who played sweet, charming elderly women in films such as Happy Gilmore and The Karate Kid.

12. Oscar Brand (1920)

American Musician

Prolific Canadian folk singer of over three hundred songs, including well-known numbers like Something To Sing About. He also hosted the Oscar Brand's Folksong Festival.

13. Doug Henning (1947)

Magician Entertainer

TV magician and escape artist who brought Merlin to Broadway and became known for his groovy mustache and rainbow-colored clothes.

14. Deanna Durbin (1921)

Actress

Actress and singer who many remember for her roles in musicals like Three Smart Girls and Can't Help Singing. When she was 17, she won an Academy Juvenile Award.

15. Monty Hall (1921)

Game Show Host

Host of the game show Let's Make a Deal for 23 years. He received the Order of Canada honor and a Golden Palm Star for his humanitarian work.

16. Jack Kruschen (1922)

Canadian Actor

Perhaps most well known for his Academy Award-nominated supporting role in the 1960 Billy Wilder film The Apartment, he is also remembered for his television appearances in Bonanza, Busting Loose, Webster,...

17. Ashleigh Banfield (1967)

Canadian Journalist

Canadian-born broadcast journalist who hosted the morning CNN Newsroom program and anchored Legal View with Ashleigh Banfield. Earlier in her career, she was a host of MSNBC Investigates and a...

18. Gisele MacKenzie (1927)

Canadian Singer

Television and radio star who appeared on Your Hit Parade and other shows.

19. Mark Stone (1992)

Hockey Player

Right winger who was selected in the 6th round of the 2010 NHL Draft by the Ottawa Senators. He debuted with the Senators during the 2013-14 NHL season and was...

20. Terry Sawchuk (1929)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Hall of Fame goaltender who played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League, mostly for the Detroit Red Wings.

21. Colton Orr (1982)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Winger known for his physical style of play and eagerness to fight. He made his NHL debut in 2003 with the Boston Bruins.

22. Abigail Pniowsky (2008)

Movie Actress

Child actress who landed her biggest role in 2016 when she appeared in the film Arrival. She'd go on to book television roles as Lake Sadler-Greene and Lily Painter in...

23. Jamie Cudmore (1978)

Canadian Rugby Union Player

Physical and athletic rugby union lock and flanker who joined Clermont Auvergne in 2005 and debuted with the Canadian national team in 2002.

24. Sophie Schmidt (1988)

Soccer Player

Canadian soccer midfielder who won a bronze medal in 2012 playing for her country's national team. She's also played for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Sky Blue FC, and FFC Frankfurt.

25. Andy Bathgate (1932)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL Hall of Fame center who was among the league leaders in scoring throughout most of his career. He spent the bulk of his career with the New York Rangers.

26. John Urschel (1991)

Academic All-american College Fo

Retired football player and mathematician. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played his entire NFL career with Baltimore before retiring in...

27. Terry Fox (1958)

Canadian Athlete And Cancer Acti

Canadian runner and health activist. While battling osteosarcoma, he attempted to run across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise funds for cancer research.

28. Donnelly Rhodes (1937)

Canadian Actor

Played the role of Doctor Cottle in the television show, Battlestar Galactica and is best known for his role as Dutch Leitner in the 1970s television soap opera spoof show,...

29. Nolan Patrick (1998)

Hockey Player

Centre who was taken second overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He previously spent four years with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL, where he received the Jim...

30. Bill Masterton (1938)

Hockey Player

NHL center who died from an on-ice hit, sparking legislation that required professional hockey players to wear helmets during games.

31. Len Cariou (1939)

Actor

Canadian stage, film, and television actor who is best known for his title role in the original Broadway production of Sweeney Todd. In 2010, he began playing Henry Reagan on...

32. Tanyalee Davis (1970)

Canadian Actor

Comedian who has performed around the world while living with the diastrophic dysplasia form of dwarfism. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and starred on the Channel 4 prank...

33. Kerry Shale (1958)

Canadian Singer

Voice actor known for his roles in over 250 films and TV shows during his career. He acted in Yentl and Genova, voiced characters on Dennis the Menace and Thomas...

34. Randy Bachman (1943)

Canadian Musician

Rock 'n' roll musician who was the lead guitarist, songwriter, and a founder of the rock band The Guess Who.

35. Fred Turner (1943)

Bassist

Canadian bassist and vocalist best known for co-founding the rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive (where he was credited as C.F. Turner).

36. Terry Jacks (1944)

Canadian Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter and environmental activist who formed The Poppy Family and who released the classic song "Seasons in the Sun."

37. William Unruh (1945)

Physicist

Physicist who gave rise to the hypothetical Unruh effect in 1976, which states that a quantum vacuum is dependent on the state of the observer in space-time. He also worked...

38. Fred Penner (1946)

Canadian Children's Musician

Canadian singer and children's performer who starred on the show Fred Penner's Place.

39. Brooke Palsson (1993)

Actress

Canadian actress and singer known for playing Miriam Goldstein on the Canadian TV show Less Than Kind. She released Willow, her debut EP, in 2014.

40. Louriza Tronco (1993)

TV Actress

Canadian actress who appeared in the TV movie Zapped and was also cast in Nickelodeon's Make It Pop.

41. David Steinberg (1942)

Comedian Actor Director Writer A

A Canadian comedian, actor and director who appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson more than 130 times. He has directed episodes of sitcoms such as Seinfeld, Mad About You, and...

42. Darren Helm (1987)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL left wing and center who earned a reputation as one of the NHL's quickest and best defensive players. He debuted for the Detroit Red Wings in 2007.

43. Ryan Reaves (1987)

Ice Hockey Player

Large right wing enforcer who made his NHL debut during the 2010-2011 season for the St. Louis Blues. In 2017, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

44. Desiree Scott (1987)

Footballer

Canadian international midfielder who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games. She also won a gold medal with her country at the 2011 Pan Am Games.

45. Jonathan Toews (1988)

Ice Hockey Player

NHL star who helped lead the Chicago Blackhawks to Stanley Cup Championships in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He received the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP in 2010 and won gold medals...

46. Cam Barker (1986)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Canadian professional ice hockey player who is known for playing for the Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was selected third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2004 NHL Draft. 

47. Daniel Gillies (1976)

Canadian Actor

Actor best known for his work on The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off, The Originals. He also had a prominent role in Saving Hope. 

48. Paulette Bourgeois (1951)

Children's Author

Canadian children's author best known for creating the character Franklin the Turtle. Her books have been adapted into films and TV shows and have sold more than 60 million copies...

49. Allan Kingdom (1994)

Rapper

Rapper who released three EPs from 2012 to 2015. He was featured in Kanye West's single "All Day."

50. Ralph Krueger (1959)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

German-Canadian former professional ice hockey coach and player.