People
Céline Dion
Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada
The youngest of fourteen children, she became one of the best-selling singers in the world, known for My Heart Will Go On.
Born: 1968 · Known for: Singer
Canada: leaders, famous people, culture and history
10 places on the atlas covering people, history, language, culture, festivals, folklore and crafts. Highlights include Céline Dion, L'Anse aux Meadows, Inuktitut and Poutine.
See Canada on the map Etiquette guide
What is on the atlas
- People Céline Dion, Drake and Wayne Gretzky
- History L'Anse aux Meadows
- Language Inuktitut
- Culture Poutine
- Festivals Calgary Stampede
- Folklore Sasquatch
- Crafts Totem poles and Inuit stone carving
Who leads Canada?
| King | Charles III |
|---|---|
| Governor General | Louise Arbour |
| Prime Minister | Mark Carney |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Canada’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Canada
- Terry Fox runner and cancer-research hero
- Alexander Graham Bell inventor, lived in Canada
- Margaret Atwood novelist
- Leonard Cohen singer-songwriter
- Frederick Banting co-discoverer of insulin
- Wayne Gretzky ice hockey player
- Alice Munro Nobel-winning short-story writer
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Etiquette tips for Canada
- Greeting A handshake and a friendly, polite tone. 'Sorry' and 'thank you' are used a lot.
- Dining Tipping at 15 to 20% is customary in restaurants.
- Talk Show respect for Indigenous peoples, and for English and French in Quebec. Avoid assuming Canadians and Americans are the same.
People in Canada
People
Drake
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A former actor from Toronto who became one of the most streamed artists in the world, and helped put Toronto on the music map.
Born: 1986 · Known for: Rapper and singer
People
Wayne Gretzky
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Nicknamed The Great One, he holds almost every scoring record in the National Hockey League, and his number 99 is retired league-wide.
Born: 1961 · Known for: Ice hockey player
History in Canada
History
L'Anse aux Meadows
Newfoundland, Canada
The remains of a Norse settlement, the only confirmed evidence of Europeans in North America before Columbus.
Period: c. 1000 CE
Language in Canada
Language
Inuktitut
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
An Inuit language of the Canadian Arctic, written in syllabics in much of Nunavut. It is one of the territory's official languages.
Say hello: ᑕᓪᓕᒪᐅᑦ (Taalimaut) · Script: Canadian Aboriginal syllabics
Culture in Canada
Culture
Poutine
Quebec, Canada
A Quebec comfort food of fries topped with squeaky cheese curds and hot gravy, now eaten across Canada.
Tradition: Fries, cheese curds and gravy
Festivals in Canada
Festivals
Calgary Stampede
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A ten-day rodeo and fair with chuckwagon races and a parade that celebrates the cowboy heritage of the Canadian prairies.
Usually: July · Theme: Rodeo and exhibition · Months: July
Folklore in Canada
Folklore
Sasquatch
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada
Stories of a large, hairy forest creature draw on Indigenous traditions in the Pacific Northwest, where the name Sasquatch comes from Halkomelem.
Kind: Legend
Crafts in Canada
Crafts
Totem poles
Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada
Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast carve tall cedar poles with ancestral figures and family stories. Haida Gwaii is a major centre for the art.
Craft: Carved cedar poles
Crafts
Inuit stone carving
Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, Canada
Carvers from the Arctic make animals, spirits and everyday scenes from soapstone. Kinngait is internationally known for its art and printmaking.
Craft: Soapstone sculpture
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Canada today, a short selection of well-known people from Canada, and the 10 places pinned for Canada on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Canada on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the people page, history page, language page, culture page, festivals page, folklore page and crafts page.
Questions about Canada
Who is the leader of Canada?
As of July 2026: King: Charles III; Governor General: Louise Arbour; Prime Minister: Mark Carney. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Canada?
Well-known people connected with Canada include Terry Fox (runner and cancer-research hero), Alexander Graham Bell (inventor, lived in Canada), Margaret Atwood (novelist), Leonard Cohen (singer-songwriter) and Frederick Banting (co-discoverer of insulin).
Which famous people from Canada are pinned on the atlas?
People pinned for Canada include Céline Dion, Drake and Wayne Gretzky. Open the map to read a short summary of each.
What festivals are celebrated in Canada?
Festivals on the atlas for Canada include Calgary Stampede. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What are important historical places in Canada?
Historical places in Canada on the atlas include L'Anse aux Meadows. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What languages and scripts is Canada known for?
Language entries for Canada on the atlas include Inuktitut. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What traditional crafts is Canada known for?
Traditional crafts from Canada on the atlas include Totem poles and Inuit stone carving. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What food and customs is Canada known for?
Food and customs from Canada on the atlas include Poutine. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What folklore and music does Canada have?
Folklore and music from Canada on the atlas include Sasquatch. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Canada on the map?
Choose See Canada on the map above, or search for Canada on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.
What etiquette should visitors know in Canada?
Greeting: A handshake and a friendly, polite tone. 'Sorry' and 'thank you' are used a lot. Dining: Tipping at 15 to 20% is customary in restaurants. These are general customs, not legal advice.