Discover the world of Norman D. Crerar, author, adventurer, and lifelong leader in sport and community. His debut book, Journals of the New Voyageurs, retraces the fur trade routes that shaped a nation.
In 1967, Norm Crerar captained Manitoba’s team in the historic Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant, a 104-day race retracing Canada’s fur trade routes. Alongside teammate Gib McEachern, Norm led one of North America’s dominant canoe racing teams, awakening Canadians to an exciting part of their history.
After a 20-year gap, the Canadian Voyageurs returned to the waterways, honoring explorers such as David Thompson and retracing historic routes. This second printing of Journal of the New Voyageurs includes journals, photos, and stories from these remarkable expeditions.
A REMARKABLE JOURNEY
THROUGH CANADA’S HISTORY
ABOUT
Norman D. Crerar, MSM, is a lifelong leader, athlete, and advocate for community service across Canada. He held leadership roles at Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sunshine Village, directed ski schools in Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S., and founded his own consulting firm providing expertise to ski resorts and heli-ski operations worldwide.
A passionate outdoorsman, Norman captained Manitoba’s winning team in the 1967 Centennial Voyageur Canoe Pageant and continues to promote Canada’s fur trade heritage through brigades and guided expeditions. He is also the founder, producer, and director of the Okanagan Military Tattoo.
Norman’s achievements have been recognized with the Meritorious Service Medal, induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Hall of Fame, the Canadian Volunteer Award, and membership in the Order of the British Columbia Dragoons.
Author | Adventurer | Voyager
From mountain slopes to canoe brigades, Norman D. Crerar’s life
and writing capture the stories that shaped a nation.