Philip Turnor

Philip Turnor was the first surveyor employed by the Hudson's Bay Company in the late 1700s. His significant contributions included mapping uncharted territories in present-day Northern Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as documenting the hardships faced by early explorers. Turnor's journals and maps played a crucial role in the early understanding of Canada's geography and the relationship with Indigenous peoples, marking him as a key historical figure in the exploration and development of Canada.