This 20-part series Canadian history was produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB).
Most episodes were compiled from previous film series such as The Struggle for Self-Government (1961), Prelude to Confederation (1962) and Explorers (1964) and generally grouped under the overall NFB title The History Makers.
[1] Episodes included dramatic portrayals of historic figures such as Henry Hudson (Powys Thomas), Sir John A. Macdonald (Robert Christie), Alexander Mackenzie (Don Francks) and David Thompson (James Douglas).
This hour-long series was broadcast weekdays at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 5 to 30 September 1966.
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