Study topic
Famous Canadians and achievements
Discover Canada highlights Canadians who made important contributions in science, sport, and public life. A few appear regularly on the test.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ Insulin was discovered by Sir Frederick Banting and Charles Best in 1922.
- ◆ Alexander Graham Bell, who lived in Canada, is associated with inventing the telephone.
- ◆ Terry Fox ran his "Marathon of Hope" across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
- ◆ Hockey is Canada's most popular spectator sport, and the Stanley Cup is its top prize.
- ◆ Lacrosse and hockey are both recognised as official sports of Canada.