Glace Bay, Nova Scotia - Notable People From Glace Bay

Notable People From Glace Bay

  • Dave Amadio, NHL hockey player, played for the Los Angeles Kings.
  • Vivian Berkeley, award winning blind lawn bowler.
  • John Bernard Croak, war hero, WW1, recipient of the Victoria Cross.
  • Linda Bond, General of The Salvation Army.
  • Aselin Debison, musician.
  • Doug Doull, NHL hockey player, played for Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals.
  • Clarie Gillis, Member of Parliament, Cape Breton South, 1940–1957.
  • Gordon Sidney Harrington, former mayor and former premier of Nova Scotia.
  • Andy Hogan, Member of Parliament, Cape Breton--East Richmond,1974–1980.
  • Ron James, comedian.
  • Drake Jensen, country music singer.
  • Pat MacAdam, Author, advisor of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.
  • Henry Poole MacKeen, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, 1963 to 1968.
  • MacLean & MacLean, comedic team.
  • Hugh MacLennan, novelist.
  • J.B. McLachlan, labour leader.
  • Matt Minglewood, musician.
  • John W. Morgan, former Mayor of CBRM.
  • Marty O'Donnell, Olympic boxer.
  • Daniel Petrie, Hollywood film director.
  • Gerard Phalen, senator.
  • Doug Sulliman, NHL hockey player, 1979 New York Rangers 13th overall draft pick.

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