Washburns in Canada
- Ebenezer Washburn - (1756–1826) businessman and political figure in Upper Canada. Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts. A Tory loyal to the Crown, he escaped to Quebec and eventually settled in Picton, Ontario.
- Simon Ebenezer Washburn - (1794–1837) Son of Ebenezer. Born in Fredericksburgh Township, Ontario. An alderman in Toronto and a lawyer, clerk of the peace of the Home District, Ontario.
- Steve Washburn - (1975–present) Ice hockey player. Born in Ottawa, Ontario. Played 93 games in the NHL for the Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers. Currently playing in the Österreichischer Eishockeyverband.
- Eric Washburn (1988-present) - Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Attended Vanier College–Montreal.
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