London Conference

The London Conference was held in December of 1866 in London, England. Representatives from Canada West, Canada East, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia sailed all the way to London, where they discussed the plan with British officials. After everyone agreed to the plans, Canada, which was previously fully controlled by Britain, became Britain’s first “self-governing Dominion”. Without this conference, Canada’s Confederation could not be signed!

Don Cherry

Don Cherry was a very inspirational hockey player. Today, he is a commentator for CBC most often appearing in hockey night in Canada. He was known for his creative suits he would usually wear at each game. He was very impactful to many people around Canada by supporting kids trying to pursue their dreams in the form of commentating for hockey night in Canada.

War of 1812

The war of 1812 was a military conflict between the Americans and the British. Around that time, most of North America was ruled by Great Britain. The Britans were already in war with other countries like France, leaving a shortage in their army.  With the help from First Nations, the Britans had fought a brutal war with the Americans. At the time, America’s goal was to gain their independance. Though we’re not certain on who one this impactful war, we are sure that Canada would not be what it is today if it weren't for this historical event.

Jacque Plante

Jacque Plante was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was born on January 17, 1992. He played for Edmonton Oilers, NHL, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, World Hockey Association and the Montreal Canadiens. He also made history by planting the seeds for the first hockey face mask. The idea was triggered when he first got hit by a puck while serving as a goaltender. He refused to go back in the game unless he was aloud to wear a mask. He also won 2 awards the Venzia Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy.

Sir Isaac Brock

Isaac Brock - leader of the Canadian forces during the war of 1812 against the US. Normally finishes higher then this in lists, but I don't really consider him a Canadian, as he was a British officer, protecting the interest of Britain. However, his actions helped secure our future.

Guido Basso

Guido Basso was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was a famous jazz musician. He was a trumpeter, flugelhornist, harmonica- player, arranger, composer and conductor. In the year 2003 he won a Juno award for “Traditional Jazz Album Of the Year” for Turn Out the Stars. In 2004 he won another Juno award for “Traditional Jazz Album Of the year” for Lost in The Stars.

Helmut Lucas

Helmet Lucas was a Canadian man who created the prosthetic electric hand in 1971. The prosthetic hand is an electric hand that detects signals from the nerves or muscle system and does as instructed. He was a hero to many who were living without a hand. Helmet Lucas let those without hands find a way to fix something they may not have been born with.