SettingsExplorers of Canada
Abacuk Pricket
Abacuk Pricket was the navigator of the Discovery on the fourth voyage of captain Henry Hudson.
Abacuk Pricket was the navigator of the Discovery on the fourth voyage of captain Henry Hudson.
Alexander Armstrong (explorer)
Sir Alexander Armstrong KCB (1818 – 4 July 1899), born Donegal, Ireland, was a naval surgeon, explorer, and author who from 1850 to 1854 sailed the Arctic on under the command of Robert M...
Sir Alexander Armstrong KCB (1818 – 4 July 1899), born Donegal, Ireland, was a naval surgeon, explorer, and author who from 1850 to 1854 sailed the Arctic on under the command of Robert M...
Alexander Caulfield Anderson
Alexander Caulfield Anderson (10 March 1814 – 8 May 1884) was a Hudson's Bay Company fur-trader, explorer of British Columbia and civil servant.
Alexander Caulfield Anderson (10 March 1814 – 8 May 1884) was a Hudson's Bay Company fur-trader, explorer of British Columbia and civil servant.
Alexander Henry (the younger)
Alexander Henry (died 22 May 1814) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer employed by the North West Company.
Alexander Henry (died 22 May 1814) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer employed by the North West Company.
Alexander Henry the younger
Alexander Henry the younger was a Canadian fur trader and explorer employed by the North West Company.
Alexander Henry the younger was a Canadian fur trader and explorer employed by the North West Company.
Anthony Henday
Anthony Henday (fl. 1750–1762) was one of the first white men to explore the interior of the Canadian northwest.
Anthony Henday (fl. 1750–1762) was one of the first white men to explore the interior of the Canadian northwest.
Barthélemy (explorer)
Barthélemy, (fl. 1687), a young man from France, was part of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle's final expedition in 1687.
Barthélemy, (fl. 1687), a young man from France, was part of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle's final expedition in 1687.
Benjamin Frobisher
Benjamin Frobisher (1742 – April 14, 1787) was born in England, the son of Joseph Frobisher and Rachel Hargrave and immigrated to Canada about 1763.
Benjamin Frobisher (1742 – April 14, 1787) was born in England, the son of Joseph Frobisher and Rachel Hargrave and immigrated to Canada about 1763.
Bjarni Herjólfsson
Bjarni Herjólfsson was a Norwegian explorer who is the first known European discoverer of the mainland of the Americas, which he sighted in 985 or 986.
Bjarni Herjólfsson was a Norwegian explorer who is the first known European discoverer of the mainland of the Americas, which he sighted in 985 or 986.
Charles Albanel
Charles Albanel was a Freech missionary explorer in Canada, and Jesuit priest.
Charles Albanel was a Freech missionary explorer in Canada, and Jesuit priest.
Charles Bayly
Charles Bayly, (fl. c. 1630-1680), the first overseas governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, likely spent his early years in the court of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I. He was an E...
Charles Bayly, (fl. c. 1630-1680), the first overseas governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, likely spent his early years in the court of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I. He was an E...
Charles Daniel (sea captain)
Charles Daniel (died 1661) was an early contributor to the advancement of the settlement of the New World.
Charles Daniel (died 1661) was an early contributor to the advancement of the settlement of the New World.
Charles-René Dejordy de Villebon
Charles-Rene Dejordy de Villebon was from Saint-Sulpice, Quebec.
Charles-Rene Dejordy de Villebon was from Saint-Sulpice, Quebec.
Christopher Dufrost de La Jemeraye
Christopher Dufrost de La Jemeraye (also known as Christophe Dufrost de La Jemerais with various variations on the last name),(b December 6, 1708 – d May 10, 1736), was the lieutenant and ...
Christopher Dufrost de La Jemeraye (also known as Christophe Dufrost de La Jemerais with various variations on the last name),(b December 6, 1708 – d May 10, 1736), was the lieutenant and ...
Christopher Middleton (navigator)
Christopher Middleton (late 17th century – 12 February, 1770) was an English naval officer and navigator.
Christopher Middleton (late 17th century – 12 February, 1770) was an English naval officer and navigator.
Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut
Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut (c.
Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut (c.
David Haig-Thomas
David Haig-Thomas was a British ornithologist, explorer and rower who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
David Haig-Thomas was a British ornithologist, explorer and rower who competed for Great Britain in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
David Thompson (explorer)
David Thompson was a British-Canadian fur trader, surveyor, and map-maker, known to some native peoples as "Koo-Koo-Sint" or "the Stargazer".
David Thompson was a British-Canadian fur trader, surveyor, and map-maker, known to some native peoples as "Koo-Koo-Sint" or "the Stargazer".
Donald Mackenzie (explorer)
Donald Mackenzie was a Scottish-Canadian explorer, fur trader and Governor of the Red River Colony from 1821 to 1834.
Donald Mackenzie was a Scottish-Canadian explorer, fur trader and Governor of the Red River Colony from 1821 to 1834.
Edwin De Haven
Edwin Jesse De Haven was a United States Navy officer and explorer of the first half of the 19th century.
Edwin Jesse De Haven was a United States Navy officer and explorer of the first half of the 19th century.
Elisha Kane
Elisha Kent Kane (28 February 1820 – 16 February 1857) was an American explorer, and a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century.
Elisha Kent Kane (28 February 1820 – 16 February 1857) was an American explorer, and a medical officer in the United States Navy during the first half of the 19th century.
Erasmus Ommanney
Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommanney KCB, FRS, FRGS, JP was a Royal Navy officer and an Arctic explorer of the Victorian era.
Admiral Sir Erasmus Ommanney KCB, FRS, FRGS, JP was a Royal Navy officer and an Arctic explorer of the Victorian era.
Francis Leopold McClintock
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS (8 July 1819 – 17 November 1907) was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his di...
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS (8 July 1819 – 17 November 1907) was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his di...
François de La Vérendrye
François de La Vérendrye (1715 – July 31, 1794) was the third son of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de la Vérendrye.
François de La Vérendrye (1715 – July 31, 1794) was the third son of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de la Vérendrye.
Frederick Schwatka
Frederick Gustavus Schwatka (29 September 1849 – 2 November 1892) was a United States Army lieutenant with degrees in medicine and law and a noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska.
Frederick Gustavus Schwatka (29 September 1849 – 2 November 1892) was a United States Army lieutenant with degrees in medicine and law and a noted explorer of northern Canada and Alaska.
Frederick William Beechey
Frederick William Beechey (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer and geographer.
Frederick William Beechey (17 February 1796 – 29 November 1856) was an English naval officer and geographer.
George Back
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – 23 June 1878) was a British naval officer, explorer of the Canadian Arctic, naturalist and artist.
Admiral Sir George Back FRS (6 November 1796 – 23 June 1878) was a British naval officer, explorer of the Canadian Arctic, naturalist and artist.
George Berley
George Berley was a Hudson's Bay Company captain.
George Berley was a Hudson's Bay Company captain.
George Cartwright (trader)
George Cartwright (February 12, 1739 – May 19, 1819), trader, explorer, born in Marham, England, died unmarried in nearby Mansfield, England.
George Cartwright (February 12, 1739 – May 19, 1819), trader, explorer, born in Marham, England, died unmarried in nearby Mansfield, England.
George Comer
Captain George Comer (April 1858 – 1937) was considered the most famous American whaling captain of Hudson Bay, and the world's foremost authority on Hudson Bay Inuit in the early 20th century.
Captain George Comer (April 1858 – 1937) was considered the most famous American whaling captain of Hudson Bay, and the world's foremost authority on Hudson Bay Inuit in the early 20th century.
George Mecham
George Mecham was a British naval officer who participated in the search for Franklin's lost expedition.
George Mecham was a British naval officer who participated in the search for Franklin's lost expedition.
Giovanni da Verrazzano
Giovanni da Verrazzano (sometimes spelled "Verrazano") (1485–1528) was an Italian explorer of North America, in the service of the French crown.
Giovanni da Verrazzano (sometimes spelled "Verrazano") (1485–1528) was an Italian explorer of North America, in the service of the French crown.
Gordon Noel Humphreys
Gordon Noel Humphreys (1883–1966) was a British born surveyor, pilot, botanist, explorer and doctor.
Gordon Noel Humphreys (1883–1966) was a British born surveyor, pilot, botanist, explorer and doctor.
Henri de Tonti
Henri de Tonti (1649 or 1650 – September 1704) was an Italian-born soldier, explorer, and fur trader in the service of France.
Henri de Tonti (1649 or 1650 – September 1704) was an Italian-born soldier, explorer, and fur trader in the service of France.
Henry Frederick Stephenson
Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson GCVO, KCB (7 June 1842 – 16 December 1919) was a Royal Navy officer, courtier, and Arctic explorer.
Admiral Sir Henry Frederick Stephenson GCVO, KCB (7 June 1842 – 16 December 1919) was a Royal Navy officer, courtier, and Arctic explorer.
Henry Kellett
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kellett KCB (2 November 1806 - 1 March 1875) was a British naval officer and explorer.
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Kellett KCB (2 November 1806 - 1 March 1875) was a British naval officer and explorer.
Henry Kelsey
Henry Kelsey, aka the Boy Kelsey, was an English fur trader, explorer, and sailor who played an important role in establishing the Hudson's Bay Company.
Henry Kelsey, aka the Boy Kelsey, was an English fur trader, explorer, and sailor who played an important role in establishing the Hudson's Bay Company.
Henry Larsen (explorer)
Henry Asbjørn Larsen (September 30, 1899 – October 29, 1964) was a Canadian Arctic explorer.
Henry Asbjørn Larsen (September 30, 1899 – October 29, 1964) was a Canadian Arctic explorer.
Henry Youle Hind
Henry Youle Hind (1 June 1823 – 8 August 1908) was a Canadian geologist and explorer.
Henry Youle Hind (1 June 1823 – 8 August 1908) was a Canadian geologist and explorer.
Horatio Thomas Austin
Sir Horatio Thomas Austin was a British officer in the Royal Navy, and an explorer.
Sir Horatio Thomas Austin was a British officer in the Royal Navy, and an explorer.
Isaac Weld
Isaac Weld (1774–1856) (J.P., F.G.S.D., M.R.I.A) was an Irish topographical writer, explorer, and artist.
Isaac Weld (1774–1856) (J.P., F.G.S.D., M.R.I.A) was an Irish topographical writer, explorer, and artist.
J. Dewey Soper
Joseph Dewey Soper (May 5, 1893, Guelph, Ontario — November 2, 1982, Edmonton, Alberta) was a widely-traveled Canadian Arctic explorer, zoologist, ornithologist, and prolific author.
Joseph Dewey Soper (May 5, 1893, Guelph, Ontario — November 2, 1982, Edmonton, Alberta) was a widely-traveled Canadian Arctic explorer, zoologist, ornithologist, and prolific author.
J. Norman Collie
John Norman Collie FRS (10 September 1859 – 1 November 1942), commonly referred to as J. Norman Collie, was a British scientist, mountaineer, and explorer.
John Norman Collie FRS (10 September 1859 – 1 November 1942), commonly referred to as J. Norman Collie, was a British scientist, mountaineer, and explorer.
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer of Breton origin who claimed what is now Canada for France.
Jacques Cartier was a French explorer of Breton origin who claimed what is now Canada for France.
Jacques de Noyon
Jacques de Noyon (1668 – 1745) was a French Canadian explorer and coureur des bois.
Jacques de Noyon (1668 – 1745) was a French Canadian explorer and coureur des bois.
Jacques Marquette
Father Jacques Marquette S.J. (June 1, 1637 – May 18, 1675), sometimes known as Père Marquette or James Marquette, was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Michigan's first European s...
Father Jacques Marquette S.J. (June 1, 1637 – May 18, 1675), sometimes known as Père Marquette or James Marquette, was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Michigan's first European s...
James Beare
James Beare (fl. 1577–85) was an English mariner who was part of the Frobisher voyages of 1577–78.
James Beare (fl. 1577–85) was an English mariner who was part of the Frobisher voyages of 1577–78.
James King (Royal Navy officer)
James King FRS (1750 – October 1784) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
James King FRS (1750 – October 1784) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
James Knight (explorer)
James Knight (ca. 1640 – ca.
James Knight (ca. 1640 – ca.
James McDougall (explorer)
James McDougall was a nineteenth century fur trader and explorer, who is remembered for his participation in opening up present-day British Columbia, Canada to European settlement as part of a N...
James McDougall was a nineteenth century fur trader and explorer, who is remembered for his participation in opening up present-day British Columbia, Canada to European settlement as part of a N...
Jean Baptiste de La Vérendrye
Jean-Baptiste Gaultier de la Vérendrye (September 3, 1713 – June 6, 1736) was the eldest son of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye and Marie-Anne Dandonneau Du Sablé.
Jean-Baptiste Gaultier de la Vérendrye (September 3, 1713 – June 6, 1736) was the eldest son of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Vérendrye and Marie-Anne Dandonneau Du Sablé.
Jean Nicolet
Jean Nicolet de Belleborne was a French coureur des bois noted for exploring Green Bay in what is now the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Jean Nicolet de Belleborne was a French coureur des bois noted for exploring Green Bay in what is now the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Jim McNeill, Polar Explorer
Jim McNeill (British explorer) McNeill is a polar explorer, presenter and keynote speaker, with over 25 years of experience travelling in the Arctic.
Jim McNeill (British explorer) McNeill is a polar explorer, presenter and keynote speaker, with over 25 years of experience travelling in the Arctic.
John Abraham (politician)
John Abraham (fl. 1672 – 1689) was a governor of the now abandoned Hudson's Bay Company settlement at Port Nelson (or Fort Nelson) on Hudson Bay, located in the northern part of the mo...
John Abraham (fl. 1672 – 1689) was a governor of the now abandoned Hudson's Bay Company settlement at Port Nelson (or Fort Nelson) on Hudson Bay, located in the northern part of the mo...
John Bean (explorer)
John Bean (floruit 1751–57) was an explorer and mariner employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company and involved in voyages to the Prince of Wales Fort.
John Bean (floruit 1751–57) was an explorer and mariner employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company and involved in voyages to the Prince of Wales Fort.
John Bell (explorer)
John Bell (c. 1799 – 24 June 1868) was a Hudson's Bay Company governor and explorer.
John Bell (c. 1799 – 24 June 1868) was a Hudson's Bay Company governor and explorer.
John Cabot
John Cabot was an Italian navigator and explorer whose 1497 discovery of parts of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England is commonly held to have been the first European enco...
John Cabot was an Italian navigator and explorer whose 1497 discovery of parts of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England is commonly held to have been the first European enco...
John Davis (English explorer)
John Davis or Davys was one of the chief English navigators and explorers under Elizabeth I, especially in the Arctic and Far East.
John Davis or Davys was one of the chief English navigators and explorers under Elizabeth I, especially in the Arctic and Far East.
John Finlay (fur trader)
John Finlay (1774 – December 19, 1833) was a fur trader and explorer with the North West Company.
John Finlay (1774 – December 19, 1833) was a fur trader and explorer with the North West Company.
John Franklin
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS RN was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer.
Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin KCH FRGS RN was a British Royal Navy officer and Arctic explorer.
John McLeod (explorer)
John McLeod (born 1795 - died after 1842) was a Scottish-born explorer of Canada, in his capacity as a fur trader with the North West Company and Hudson's Bay Company.
John McLeod (born 1795 - died after 1842) was a Scottish-born explorer of Canada, in his capacity as a fur trader with the North West Company and Hudson's Bay Company.
John Meares
John Meares (c. 1756 – 1809) was a navigator, explorer, and maritime fur trader, best known for his role in the Nootka Crisis, which brought Britain and Spain to the brink of war.
John Meares (c. 1756 – 1809) was a navigator, explorer, and maritime fur trader, best known for his role in the Nootka Crisis, which brought Britain and Spain to the brink of war.
John Rae (explorer)
John Rae (Inuktitut: Aglooka ᐊᒡᓘᑲ English: “He who takes long strides”; 30 September 1813 – 22 July 1893) was a Scottish doctor who explored Northern Canada, surve...
John Rae (Inuktitut: Aglooka ᐊᒡᓘᑲ English: “He who takes long strides”; 30 September 1813 – 22 July 1893) was a Scottish doctor who explored Northern Canada, surve...
John Ross (Arctic explorer)
Sir John Ross, CB, (24 June 1777 – 30 August 1856) was a Scottish rear admiral and Arctic explorer.
Sir John Ross, CB, (24 June 1777 – 30 August 1856) was a Scottish rear admiral and Arctic explorer.
John Stuart (explorer)
John Stuart (12 September 1780 – 14 January 1847) was a nineteenth century Canadian fur trader and explorer, employed by the North West Company.
John Stuart (12 September 1780 – 14 January 1847) was a nineteenth century Canadian fur trader and explorer, employed by the North West Company.
João Fernandes Lavrador
João Fernandes Lavrador was a Portuguese explorer of the late 15th century.
João Fernandes Lavrador was a Portuguese explorer of the late 15th century.
João Álvares Fagundes
João Álvares Fagundes, an explorer and ship owner from Viana do Castelo in Northern Portugal, organized several expeditions to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia around 1520-1521.
João Álvares Fagundes, an explorer and ship owner from Viana do Castelo in Northern Portugal, organized several expeditions to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia around 1520-1521.
Juan de Agramonte
Juan de Agramonte (fl. 1511) was a sailor from Catalonia thought to have possibly travelled to Newfoundland, Canada in 1511.
Juan de Agramonte (fl. 1511) was a sailor from Catalonia thought to have possibly travelled to Newfoundland, Canada in 1511.
Juan de Fuca
Ioánnis Fokás, better known by the Spanish transcription of his name, Juan de Fuca, was a Greek maritime pilot in the service of the king of Spain, Philip II. He is best known for his cla...
Ioánnis Fokás, better known by the Spanish transcription of his name, Juan de Fuca, was a Greek maritime pilot in the service of the king of Spain, Philip II. He is best known for his cla...
Leif Ericson
Leif Ericson was an Icelandic explorer regarded as the first European to land in North America, nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
Leif Ericson was an Icelandic explorer regarded as the first European to land in North America, nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
Louis de la Corne, Chevalier de la Corne
Louis de la Corne, Chevalier de la Corne (June 6, 1703 – November 15, 1761) was born at Fort Frontenac in what is now Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and began his career in the colonial regular troo...
Louis de la Corne, Chevalier de la Corne (June 6, 1703 – November 15, 1761) was born at Fort Frontenac in what is now Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and began his career in the colonial regular troo...
Louis Hennepin
Father Louis Hennepin, O.F.M. baptized Antoine, was a Catholic priest and missionary of the Franciscan Recollect order and an explorer of the interior of North America.
Father Louis Hennepin, O.F.M. baptized Antoine, was a Catholic priest and missionary of the Franciscan Recollect order and an explorer of the interior of North America.
Louis Jolliet
Louis Jolliet, also known as Louis Joliet, was a Canadian explorer known for his discoveries in North America.
Louis Jolliet, also known as Louis Joliet, was a Canadian explorer known for his discoveries in North America.
Louis Juchereau de St. Denis
Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis (17 September 1676 – 11 June 1744) was born in Beauport, New France (Quebec, Canada) to Nicolas Juchereau and Marie Thérèse Giffard, the eleventh of twelve c...
Louis Antoine Juchereau de St. Denis (17 September 1676 – 11 June 1744) was born in Beauport, New France (Quebec, Canada) to Nicolas Juchereau and Marie Thérèse Giffard, the eleventh of twelve c...
Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye
Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye was a French Canadian fur trader and explorer.
Louis-Joseph Gaultier de La Vérendrye was a French Canadian fur trader and explorer.
Marie-Anne Gaboury
Marie-Anne Lagimodière (née Gaboury) (2 August 1780 – 14 December 1875) was a French-Canadian woman noted as both the grandmother of Louis Riel, and as the first woman of European descent...
Marie-Anne Lagimodière (née Gaboury) (2 August 1780 – 14 December 1875) was a French-Canadian woman noted as both the grandmother of Louis Riel, and as the first woman of European descent...
Martin Frobisher
Sir Martin Frobisher was an English seaman who made three voyages to the New World to look for the Northwest Passage.
Sir Martin Frobisher was an English seaman who made three voyages to the New World to look for the Northwest Passage.
Mervin Vavasour
Mervin Vavasour (1821 - March 27, 1866) was a member of the Royal Engineers, one of the corps of the British Army.
Mervin Vavasour (1821 - March 27, 1866) was a member of the Royal Engineers, one of the corps of the British Army.
Miguel Corte-Real
Miguel Corte-Real (; c. 1448 – 1502?) was a Portuguese explorer who charted about 600 miles of the coast of Labrador.
Miguel Corte-Real (; c. 1448 – 1502?) was a Portuguese explorer who charted about 600 miles of the coast of Labrador.
Médard des Groseilliers
Médard Chouart des Groseilliers (1618–1696) was a French explorer and fur trader in Canada.
Médard Chouart des Groseilliers (1618–1696) was a French explorer and fur trader in Canada.
Peter Fidler (explorer)
Peter Fidler was a British surveyor, map-maker, chief fur trader and explorer who had a long career in the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company in what later became Canada.
Peter Fidler was a British surveyor, map-maker, chief fur trader and explorer who had a long career in the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company in what later became Canada.
Peter Frederick Haldimand
Lieutenant Peter Frederick Haldimand (b.
Lieutenant Peter Frederick Haldimand (b.
Peter Skene Ogden
Peter Skene Ogden (alternately Skeene, Skein or Skeen), (baptised 12 February 1790 – September 27, 1854) was a fur trader and a Canadian explorer of what is now British ...
Peter Skene Ogden (alternately Skeene, Skein or Skeen), (baptised 12 February 1790 – September 27, 1854) was a fur trader and a Canadian explorer of what is now British ...
Peter Warren Dease
Peter Warren Dease (January 1, 1788 – January 17, 1863) was a Canadian fur trader and arctic explorer.
Peter Warren Dease (January 1, 1788 – January 17, 1863) was a Canadian fur trader and arctic explorer.
Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons
Pierre Du Gua de Monts, (Du Gua de Monts; c. 1558 – 1628) was a French merchant, explorer and colonizer.
Pierre Du Gua de Monts, (Du Gua de Monts; c. 1558 – 1628) was a French merchant, explorer and colonizer.
Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye
Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye de Boumois (December 1, 1714 – September 13, 1755) was the second son of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye.
Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye de Boumois (December 1, 1714 – September 13, 1755) was the second son of Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye.
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye (November 17, 1685 – December 5, 1749) was a French Canadian military officer, fur trader and explorer.
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye (November 17, 1685 – December 5, 1749) was a French Canadian military officer, fur trader and explorer.
Pierre-Charles Le Sueur
Pierre-Charles Le Sueur was a French fur trader and explorer in North America, recognized as the first known European to explore the Minnesota River valley.
Pierre-Charles Le Sueur was a French fur trader and explorer in North America, recognized as the first known European to explore the Minnesota River valley.
Pierre-Jean De Smet
Pierre-Jean De Smet (30 January 1801 – 23 May 1873), also known as Pieter-Jan De Smet, was a Belgian Roman Catholic priest and member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), active in missionar...
Pierre-Jean De Smet (30 January 1801 – 23 May 1873), also known as Pieter-Jan De Smet, was a Belgian Roman Catholic priest and member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), active in missionar...
René Menard
René Menard (2 March 1605 in Paris - August 1661) was a French Jesuit missionary explorer who traveled to Canada in 1641, learned the language of the Wyandot, and was soon in charge of many of t...
René Menard (2 March 1605 in Paris - August 1661) was a French Jesuit missionary explorer who traveled to Canada in 1641, learned the language of the Wyandot, and was soon in charge of many of t...
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle was a French explorer.
René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle was a French explorer.
Robert Bartlett (explorer)
Captain Robert(Bob) Abram Bartlett (August 15, 1875 – April 28, 1946) was a Newfoundland navigator and Arctic explorer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Captain Robert(Bob) Abram Bartlett (August 15, 1875 – April 28, 1946) was a Newfoundland navigator and Arctic explorer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Robert Bylot
Robert Bylot was a 17th-century explorer who made four voyages to the Arctic.
Robert Bylot was a 17th-century explorer who made four voyages to the Arctic.
Robert Campbell (fur trader)
Robert Campbell (21 February 1808 – 9 May 1894) was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trader and explorer.
Robert Campbell (21 February 1808 – 9 May 1894) was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trader and explorer.
Robert McClure
Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure (or M'Clure) (28 January 1807 – 17 October 1873) was an Irish explorer of the Arctic.
Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure (or M'Clure) (28 January 1807 – 17 October 1873) was an Irish explorer of the Arctic.
Robert McCormick (explorer)
Robert McCormick (22 July 1800 – 25 October 1890) was a British Royal Navy surgeon, explorer and naturalist.
Robert McCormick (22 July 1800 – 25 October 1890) was a British Royal Navy surgeon, explorer and naturalist.
Salvador Fidalgo
Salvador Fidalgo y Lopegarcía (6 August 1756 – 27 September 1803) was a Spanish explorer who commanded an exploring expedition for Spain to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest during the late 18th ...
Salvador Fidalgo y Lopegarcía (6 August 1756 – 27 September 1803) was a Spanish explorer who commanded an exploring expedition for Spain to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest during the late 18th ...
Samuel Black
Samuel Black (ca. 1780 – February 8, 1840) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer noted for his exploration of the Finlay River and its tributaries in present-day north-central British Columbia,...
Samuel Black (ca. 1780 – February 8, 1840) was a Canadian fur trader and explorer noted for his exploration of the Finlay River and its tributaries in present-day north-central British Columbia,...
Sebastian Cabot (explorer)
Sebastian Cabot (Venetian: Sebastiano Caboto, Spanish: Sebastián Caboto; c. 1474 - c. 1557) was an explorer, born in the Venetian Republic.
Sebastian Cabot (Venetian: Sebastiano Caboto, Spanish: Sebastián Caboto; c. 1474 - c. 1557) was an explorer, born in the Venetian Republic.
Simon Fraser (explorer)
Simon Fraser (20 May 1776 – 18 August 1862) was a fur trader and an explorer who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Simon Fraser (20 May 1776 – 18 August 1862) was a fur trader and an explorer who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Therkel Mathiassen
Therkel Mathiassen (5 September 1892 in Favrbo, Denmark— 14 March 1967) was an archaeologist, anthropologist, cartographer, and ethnographer notable for his scientific study of the Arctic.
Therkel Mathiassen (5 September 1892 in Favrbo, Denmark— 14 March 1967) was an archaeologist, anthropologist, cartographer, and ethnographer notable for his scientific study of the Arctic.
Thomas Button
Sir Thomas Button was a Welsh officer of the Royal Navy and explorer who in 1612–1613 commanded an expedition that unsuccessfully attempted to locate explorer Henry Hudson and to navigate ...
Sir Thomas Button was a Welsh officer of the Royal Navy and explorer who in 1612–1613 commanded an expedition that unsuccessfully attempted to locate explorer Henry Hudson and to navigate ...
Thomas Dermer
Thomas Dermer (Plymouth, England, date unknown – 1621, Virginia) was a 17th century navigator and explorer.
Thomas Dermer (Plymouth, England, date unknown – 1621, Virginia) was a 17th century navigator and explorer.
Thomas Simpson (explorer)
Thomas Simpson (July 2, 1808 – June 14, 1840) was an arctic explorer, Hudson's Bay Company agent and cousin of HBC governor Sir George Simpson.
Thomas Simpson (July 2, 1808 – June 14, 1840) was an arctic explorer, Hudson's Bay Company agent and cousin of HBC governor Sir George Simpson.
Thorvald Eiriksson
Thorvald Eiriksson (; Þorvaldur Eiríksson) was the son of Erik the Red and brother of Leif Erikson.
Thorvald Eiriksson (; Þorvaldur Eiríksson) was the son of Erik the Red and brother of Leif Erikson.
Verendrye Brothers' journey to the Rocky Mountains
The Vérendrye Brothers' Journey to the Rocky Mountains.
The Vérendrye Brothers' Journey to the Rocky Mountains.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Vilhjálmur Stefánsson) (November 3, 1879 – August 26, 1962) was a Canadian Arctic explorer and ethnologist.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Vilhjálmur Stefánsson) (November 3, 1879 – August 26, 1962) was a Canadian Arctic explorer and ethnologist.
Walter Wilcox
Walter Dwight Wilcox (1869-1949) was an early explorer of the Canadian Rockies, especially in the Lake Louise region.
Walter Dwight Wilcox (1869-1949) was an early explorer of the Canadian Rockies, especially in the Lake Louise region.
William Bevan (sloopmaster)
William Bevan fl. (1723–37), was an employee of the Hudson Bay Company and came to the Canadian bay area's Fort Albany in 1723 as mate of the Beaversloop.
William Bevan fl. (1723–37), was an employee of the Hudson Bay Company and came to the Canadian bay area's Fort Albany in 1723 as mate of the Beaversloop.
William Cormack
William Epps Cormack was a Scottish explorer, philanthropist, agriculturalist and author, born St. John’s, Newfoundland.
William Epps Cormack was a Scottish explorer, philanthropist, agriculturalist and author, born St. John’s, Newfoundland.
William Edward Parry
Sir William Edward Parry (19 December 1790 – 8 or 9 July 1855) was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
Sir William Edward Parry (19 December 1790 – 8 or 9 July 1855) was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
William Fraser Tolmie
William Fraser Tolmie (aka "Dr. Tolmie") (February 3, 1812 – December 8, 1886) was a Canadian surgeon, fur trader, scientist, and politician.
William Fraser Tolmie (aka "Dr. Tolmie") (February 3, 1812 – December 8, 1886) was a Canadian surgeon, fur trader, scientist, and politician.
William Henry Wright
William Henry "Bill" Wright (April 21, 1876 – September 20, 1951) was a Canadian prospector who discovered the Kirkland Lake Break, which hosted seven gold-producing mines.
William Henry "Bill" Wright (April 21, 1876 – September 20, 1951) was a Canadian prospector who discovered the Kirkland Lake Break, which hosted seven gold-producing mines.
William Moor
William Moor was a sailor and explorer associated with the Hudson’s Bay Company and the annual supply ships to the bay area.
William Moor was a sailor and explorer associated with the Hudson’s Bay Company and the annual supply ships to the bay area.
William Parker Snow
William Parker Snow was a minor Arctic explorer, writer and mariner.
William Parker Snow was a minor Arctic explorer, writer and mariner.
William Parry (explorer)
Sir William Edward Parry was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
Sir William Edward Parry was an English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer, who in 1827 attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole.
William Weston (explorer)
William Weston was a 15th-century English merchant from Bristol and is thought to have been the first Englishman to lead an expedition to North America.
William Weston was a 15th-century English merchant from Bristol and is thought to have been the first Englishman to lead an expedition to North America.
Zacharie Robutel de La Noue
Zacharie Robutel de La Noue (June 4, 1665 – 1733) was a French lieutenant and captain in the colonial regular troops, and seigneur of Châteauguay.
Zacharie Robutel de La Noue (June 4, 1665 – 1733) was a French lieutenant and captain in the colonial regular troops, and seigneur of Châteauguay.
Étienne Brûlé
Étienne Brûlé was the first of European French explorers to journey along the St. Lawrence River with the Native Americans and to view Georgian Bay and Lake Huron in the 17th century.
Étienne Brûlé was the first of European French explorers to journey along the St. Lawrence River with the Native Americans and to view Georgian Bay and Lake Huron in the 17th century.