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Champlain Society

Canadian text publication society

The Champlain Society seeks to advance knowledge of Canadian history through the publication of scholarly books (both digital and print) of primary records of voyages, travels, correspondence, diaries and governmental documents and memoranda. The Society is named after Samuel de Champlain (1574–1635), the explorer, founder of New France and author of numerous exploratory narratives.2 It was founded by Byron Edmund Walker.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Champlain Society seeks to advance knowledge of Canadian history through the publication of scholarly books (both digital and print) of primary records of voyages, travels, correspondence, diaries and governmental documents and memoranda. The Society is named after Samuel de Champlain (1574–1635), the explorer, founder of New France and author of numerous exploratory narratives.2

The story

Founded by Byron Edmund Walker in 1905.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1905Founded Founded1

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