Every year since 1998, a new group of Canadians is inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame. This past fall, eight more stars earned their spot among the country’s legends.

Canada’s Walk of Fame is located on a stretch of 13 blocks in Toronto. It honours and celebrates the achievements of notable Canadians with maple-leaf like stars that bear the recipients’ names. Now that 2020 is well underway, it’s a great time to look back at the inspiring Canadians who were inducted into the Walk of Fame for 2019.

Mark Messier (Sports and Athletics)

Considered to be one of the all-time greatest ice hockey players, Mark Messier played in the NHL for 25 years. During this time, he won the Stanley Cup a total of six times and was twice awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy. Messier played for the Edmonton Oilers, the Vancouver Canucks, and the New York Rangers.

Cindy Klassen (Sports and Athletics)

One of the two most decorated Canadian Olympians, Cindy Klassen is a retired long-track speed skater who won a total of six medals over three Olympics. She also bears the distinction of being the only Canadian to earn five medals at a single Olympic Games, which she did in 2006 in Turin, Italy.

Will Arnett (Arts and Entertainment)

Will Arnett is an actor, voice actor, comedian, and producer known for his work on Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman, and 30 Rock. He has also appeared in numerous films over the course of his career and received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Triumph (Arts and Entertainment)

Formed in 1975, Canadian hard rock band Triumph is composed of trio Rik Emmett (guitar, vocals), Gil Moore (drums, vocals), and Mike Levine (bass, keyboards). The group has received multiple Juno nominations, as well as nine Platinum and 18 Gold Awards. Triumph has also been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Frank Gehry (Science, Technology and Innovation)

Frank Gehry is a renowned architect behind some of the most recognizable and celebrated buildings in the whole world. Among his well-known works are the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, the Guggenheim Museum in Spain, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in France, and the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Dr. James Naismith (Science, Technology and Innovation)

A physician, sports coach, innovator, and educator, Dr. James Naismith (1861-1939) is known for inventing one of the most popular sports in the world today: basketball. He wrote the original basketball rulebook in 1891 and was able to see the sport become an official Olympic event in 1936 in Berlin.

Jim Treliving (Business and Entrepreneurship)

Jim Treliving is a businessman and venture capitalist best known for his role on the Canadian TV series Dragon’s Den, where he has appeared for each of the show’s 14 seasons. He is also the owner and chairman of Treliving Management and the popular restaurant chain Boston Pizza.

Mr. Dressup – Ernie Coombs (Legend Inductee)

For nearly three decades, Ernie Coombs (1927-2001) stared in the beloved Canadian children’s series Mr. Dressup. Though the show ended in 1996, reruns continued to air until 2006. Coombs was born in America but became a Canadian citizen in 1994 and was even named to the Order of Canada in 1996.

The Walk of Fame is a testament to Canada’s diversity and excellence. With these eight additions, Canada’s Walk of Fame now bears the names of almost 200 Canadians who have inspired and motivated generations to pursue their dreams.