Famous Canadians
Canadian Celebrities
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
A number of famous Canadians live on Vancouver Island or spend time on the island. Many Canadian celebrities love the ocean, and the island is a natural place for a pleasant getaway. Of course, the celebrities do not have to “rough it” while on holiday on Vancouver Island. The island has a number of 5 star luxury resorts that provide every possible amenity that one could imagine. And the beautiful scenery serves to heal and refresh one’s soul…
Nelly Furtado is a Canadian celebrity from Vancouver Island.
Famous Canadian Celebrities
Quite a few people from Vancouver Island have become famous over the years, and quite a few famous Canadians have chosen to move to the Island or vacation on the Island.David Gogo - David Gogo is a famous blues guitarist who was born in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. Rick Hansen - Rick Hansen is a Canadian Paralympian who participated in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Rick is known worldwide for his Man in Motion World Tour—where he drove around the world in his wheel chair. A true Canadian hero… Nelly Furtado - is a singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. She grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. Emily Carr - Emily Carr was a Canadian expressionist artist who grew up in Victoria, BC. Kim Cattrall - Kim, star of Sex in the City, was honored by being inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame. Kim spent her younger years in Courtenay, Vancouver Island, BC. Dianna Krall - Born in Nanaimo, BC, Krall is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer… Barry Pepper - best known for his acting role as the Christian sniper, Private Daniel Jackson, in Saving Private Ryan, Pepper was born in Campbell River, Vancouver Island. Steve Nash - Steve, a professional basketball player, was named West Coast Conference Player of the year—twice! Cam Neeley - Born in Comox, British Columbia, Cam is a professional hockey player. He currently serves as president of the Boston Bruins… Pamela Anderson - Anderson is a Canadian American actress who was born in Ladysmith, BC on Vancouver Island. She is best known for her T.V. parts in , V.I.P and Bay Watch.- Little Women Film - Little Women was filmed in a number of locations. Two of the locations were Victoria BC and Craigdarroch Castle…
David Foster - Born in Victoria, BC, Foster is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, song writer and arranger… Armchair Cynics - a rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the Armchair Cynics released their first full length alblum in 2009. Cameron Bright - a Canadian actor, Cameron Bright was born in Victoria, BC. He has appeared in a number of productions…
Vancouver Island is not such a big place. While you are on holiday here, you might just see one of these famous Canadians from Vancouver Island. After all, they enjoy the same resorts and the same beautiful scenery—that you do!
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