Canadian people

Henry Woodward

Jul 24, 1874

Henry Woodward and his companion invent the first electric lightbulb in Canada.

Alexander Graham Bell

Apr 3, 1876

Even know he wasn't born in Canada, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in Canada.

Maria Lousia Angwin

Dec 13, 1882

Maria Angwin was the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Nova Scotia.

Joseph Tyrrell

Aug 19, 1884

Joseph Tyrrell discovered the Albertosaurus named Alberta.

Joshua Slocum

Jun 20, 1905

Joshua Slocum sails singlehandedly around the world. Died at sea in 1909.

Fredrick banting

May 15, 1921

Fredrick Banting extracts liquids from the pancreas and turns it to insulin. His work still benefits people today.

Joseph Bombardier

Sep 12, 1937

Invented the first snowmobile that carried 7 passengers. He kept on making different models throughout his life.

James Hillier

Aug 18, 1938

James Hillier invents the electron microscope.

Roberta Bondar

Jan 22, 1992

Roberta Bondar is the first Canadian women to be launched to space. She was in space for 8 days.

Robert Thirsk

Jul 16, 1998

Robert Thirsk holds the Canadian record for longest time spent in space. He spent 204 days and 18 hours in space.