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Alexander Graham Bell - Alexander Graham Bell was the Scottish-Canadian-American who invented the phone. He had a huge beard.

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George Stroumboulopoulos - George Stroumboulopoulos was known for hosting his own TV show on CBC before he became the host of 'Hockey Night in Canada.' Now he is best known for his beard.

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Joe Thorton - It is said the that Joe Thorton grows a hair for every goal he's scored. 

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The Weeknd - The Weeknd is known for his smooth, cool, and lyrical beard.

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James Naismith - Ontarian James Naismith invented basketball in Florida while sporting a moustache.

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Chad Kroeger - Chad Kroeger has found international fame, not because of his music, but because of his facial hair.

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Sidney Crosby - Though he only grows it during playoff season, Sydney Crosby is among the most successful hockey players of all time but one of the least successful beard-growers in Canada.  

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Jim Carrey - Jim Carrey sometimes shaves for his roles, but reportedly stores his comedic prowess in his giant beard. 

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Robert Borden - Robert Borden was the eighth Prime Minister of Canada. He led the country through World War I and his bearded face is on the $50 bill.

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Stephen Leacock - Stephen Leacock was the best-known Engligh language comedian between 1915 and 1925.

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Joshua Jackson - Joshua Jackson made it big for his role in 'Dawson's Creek.' Clean shaven then, he now has a great beard.

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Drake - Drake is one of the most successful close shave artists in the world.

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Keanu Reeves - Keanu Reeves is known for being one of the most reclusive but skilled actors in Hollywood, often attributed to his facial hair. 

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Sam Roberts - Sam Roberts is known as one of the best indie musicians with one of the best indie beards. 

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Don Cherry - Don Cherry is the most outlandish sports broadcaster in Canada and has a petite goatee to go with his personality. 

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Terry Milewski - Terry Milewski is a famous Canadian journalist who is known for being believable and trusted because of his moustache. 

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Rick Fox - Rick Fox campaigns for equality in sports but superior beard grooming. 

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Farley Mowat - Farley Mowat was a legendary novelist who evoked the natural world and told of terrible conditions for the Inuit while sporting a massive beard.

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Chris Hadfield - Chris Hadfield is Canada's most famous astronaut and sports a moustache.

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Harjit Sajjan - Harjit Sajjan, Canada's Minister of National Defence, has an impressive beard.

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Jagmeet Singh - Jagmeet Singh is the leader of the federal NDP and his ability to relate to millennials is credited to his facial hair. 

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Tim Rozon - Tim Rozon is known for the "Docstache" he rocks on 'Wynonna Earp.'

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James Cameron - James Cameron is believed to be one of the greatest directors alive, because of his beard. 

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Paul Watson - Paul Watson is the founder of Greenpeace and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. He radically opposes marine poaching with his moustache.

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David Suzuki - David Suzuki is the most-famous Canadian environmentalist, probably of all time. It is likely thanks to his facial hair.

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Randy Bachman - Randy Bachman was the lead guitarist and singer for The Guess Who and Bachman–Turner Overdrive with the help of his beard.

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Peter Gzowski - Peter Gzowski was a famous CBC Radio host and famous print journalist in the 1960s and 70s. He was known for his friendly, bearded interviews.

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Denis Villeneuve - Denis Villeneuve has directed some of modern sci-fi's best films and some of French Canada's best facial hair. 

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Kris Holden-Ried - Kris Holden-Ried is known for his appearances 'The Tudors,' 'Lost Girl,' and 'Underworld: Awakening,' as well as sporting some healthy facial hair.

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Adam Kleeberger - Adam Kleeberger plays on the Canadian national rugby team and won a bronze medal in the World Games for Canada with the help of his massive beard.

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Seth Rogen - Seth Rogen is one of Canada's most successful contemporary actors and directors because of his big beard. 

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Henri Bourassa - Henri Bourassa was a French Canadian political leader who fought against military conscription in 1899 and was the bearded father of French Canadian nationalism.

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