City Stories Index · Canada · 2026 edition

The figures of Canada, street by street

11 historical figures live in the stories of Canada's 8 indexed cities; 0 of them appear in more than one city. Each entry shows where their story is told; walk the route to meet them.

Jacques Cartier

4 places
  • Montreal: Atwater Footbridge · Jacques-Cartier Pier · Montreal Science Centre

Dan Metcalfe

3 places
  • Ottawa: Reading is fundamental · We demand · Lion Dance

Leonard Cohen

2 places
  • Montreal: King Edward · Maison de Mère d'Youville

Cassandra Dickie

2 places
  • Ottawa: Rideau Mural · Faith in our community

Princess Juliana

2 places
  • Ottawa: Stornoway - Official Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition · Dutch Ambassador’s Residence

Warren Soper

2 places
  • Ottawa: American Ambassador’s Residence · The Rockeries

Gassy Jack

2 places
  • Vancouver: Back to the Saloon · Former Site of Gassy Jack's Saloon

Lord Dufferin

2 places

Queen Elizabeth

2 places
  • Quebec City: Holy Trinity Cathedral · fontaine de Tourny

Kalkidan Assefa

1 place

Jean Paul Lemieux

1 place