[2] Partly created to help foster a pro-Canadian sentiment at home games traditionally dominated by away supporters, the Voyageurs developed an online presence through the work of early members like Edmonton's Reza Khalili[3] and gained its name through a suggestion by Vancouver, British Columbia soccer fan Martin Rose.

[3][4] The name "The Voyageurs" was chosen partly for being bilingual and for reflecting the difficult task ahead for supporters of Canadian soccer attempting to promote the game.

Throughout their history, the Voyageurs have supported the Canada national team with banners, drums and chants during international matches in Toronto; Hamilton; Kingston; Edmonton; Victoria; Tallinn, Estonia and a number of other venues all over the world.

In May 2007, members of the group organized a letter of protest to the Canadian Soccer Association over their hiring procedure for the men's national team manager position and helped to publicize the Canadian Soccer Supporters United campaign to have spectators decked out in black "Sack the CSA" t-shirts at the friendly between Canada and Costa Rica at BMO Field.

From 2002 through 2007, the Voyageurs Cup, organized and funded entirely through private donations by members of the group, was awarded annually to the Canadian USL-1 (formerly the A-League) side finishing the regular season with the best record in intra-Canadian league matches.