John Sharples (1814 – 19 December 1876) was a Canadian lumberman, shipbuilder and politician.
He worked in the lumber industry in Quebec and later built three ships.
He was also a director and vice-president of the Union Bank of Lower Canada.
In 1874, he was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for the division of Stadacona.
His son, John Sharples Jr., was also a member of the Legislative Council.