List of Famous people born in Canada

Walter Maynard Ferguson CM was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He came to prominence in Stan Kenton's orchestra before forming his own big band in 1957. He was noted for his bands, which often served as stepping stones for up-and-coming talent, his versatility on several instruments, and his ability to play in a high register.

Bernard "Bernie" Shaw is a Canadian-English singer, and since 1986, the lead vocalist of British rock band Uriah Heep.

Jacques Rougeau Jr. is a Canadian former professional wrestler best known for his appearances in the 1980s and 1990s with the World Wrestling Federation. He began his career under his real name as half of the tag team The Fabulous Rougeaus with his brother Raymond Rougeau. In 1991, he began a singles career as The Mountie, winning the WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship once. In 1993, he formed three time WWF Tag Team Championship winning tag team The Quebecers with Pierre Ouellet.

Fleming David Mackell was a Canadian ice hockey forward.

The Rt. Hon. Sir Allan Napier MacNab, 1st Baronet of Dundurn Castle, Kt, GCStJ, QC, MP, PC, ADC was a Canadian political leader who served as joint Premier of the Province of Canada from 1854 to 1856. He was the great great great grandfather of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, who is the current Royal Patron of Dundurn Castle, Sir Allan's former familial residence, as Premier.

Raymond Bouchard is a Canadian film, television and stage actor. He is most noted for his performances in the film Seducing Doctor Lewis , for which he received Genie Award and Prix Jutra nominations for Best Actor in 2004, and the television series L'Or et le Papier, for which he won the Prix Gémeaux for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 1990.

Gabrielle Destroismaisons is a Québécois singer. In 2000, she released her debut album Etc..., which sold more than 100,000 copies in a few months and led to Destroismaisons being awarded one win and two nominations at the 2002 Félix Awards and a nomination at the 2002 Juno Awards. She participated in the 20 year anniversary show of "La fureur" as a guest singer.

Céline Galipeau, OC, OQ, is a Canadian news anchor for Radio-Canada. Well known for her comprehensive and insightful coverage from Moscow, she is currently the weekday anchor of the network's flagship newscast Le Téléjournal.

Émile Nelligan was a Canadian poet from Montreal who wrote in Quebec French.

Yvon Éthier better known as Patrick Norman is a Canadian country musician. He sings both in French and English and has had hits in Quebec and in the rest of Canada.