Writer, seaman and adventurer who sailed around the world single handed and disappeared nine years later at sea.

Mar 11, 2009 – Jo Lamb

In 4th century BC, Greek adventurer Pytheas set out on an expedition to explore the lands beyond the Mediterranean and reached the Arctic limits of the known world.

Feb 27, 2009 – Lito Apostolakou

Adventurous Etienne Brûlé, paved the way for future explorations of the Canadian wilderness, covering his name in glory until his final act of treason.

Feb 25, 2009 – William Silvester

Ernest Shackleton contributed to the era known as the 'Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration and he is also remembered for his leadership qualities.

Feb 19, 2009 – Jo Lamb

Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.

Feb 3, 2009 – William Silvester

Henry Kelsey's history with the Hudson's Bay Company in Canada as mariner, explorer, and Governor was verified more than two hundred years after his death.

Jan 28, 2009 – Kathleen Airdrie

Seeking China he found Canada and the beginnings of the British Empire.

Jan 24, 2009 – William Silvester

In search of the north-west passage to the fabled lands of China he instead found the majestic beauty of Canada.

Jan 22, 2009 – William Silvester

Popular during his own time, Davy Crockett became a legend at the Alamo and his fame has spread across the ages.

Nov 24, 2008 – Matthew Pizzolato

Gil Eannes' would become legendary for his bravery as he sailed where no European had gone before.

Nov 22, 2008 – William Silvester

Infante Dom Henrique, as he was known in Portugal, showed great intelligence and interest in anything scientific from an early age.

Nov 20, 2008 – William Silvester

Dr. Livingstone was a missionary with an adventurous spirit who explored and mapped much of south-central Africa.

May 27, 2008 – Darlene Vaillancourt

It was the life of Karen Blixen that was immortalized in the movie, "Out of Africa". Her story illustrates the life of a European settler in Africa.

Feb 10, 2008 – Darlene Vaillancourt

With the support of botanist Sir Joseph Banks, Mungo Park sailed for the Gambia in the first stage of his journey to discover the course of the River Niger.

Feb 4, 2008 – Neil Gunn