David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.

Top Cast

James B. DouglasDavid Thompson

Ivor BarryGovernor Colen

Tony Van BridgeWilliam McGillivray

Charles PalmerPhilip Turnor

Sean MulcahyAlex Fraser

Gerard ParkesDuncan McGillivray

Roland ChenailBaptiste Cadotte

Kahn Tineta HornCharlotte Thompson