Canadian Made
Canadian Made is a Canadian documentary television series. The series was produced by Primitive Entertainment and initially aired on History Television in 2012. Each 30-minute episode explores Canadian invention, innovation or discovery. The series initially aired June 1, 2012, and ran for one season with 14 episodes. It was narrated by Canadian actor, comedian, playwright Rick Miller.
Episodes
- Episode 1: Clothing Revolutions: The Wonderbra, lumberjack shirt and gas mask
- Episode 2: Time Shifting: Standard time, key-frame animation and the instant replay
- Episode 3: Snow Crossings: Snow shoes, snowmobile, snow plows and puck road sensor
- Episode 4: Space Explorations: the Canadarm, the Dextre robot and LIDAR
- Episode 5: Cultural Revolutions: Superman, electronic music and Trivial Pursuit
- Episode 6: Sweet Treats: Maple syrup, ginger ale and the chocolate bar
- Episode 7: Game Gear: Lacrosse stick, hockey stick and the goalie mask
- Episode 8: Experimental Vehicles: The JetLev jet pack, Mosquito Ultralight helicopter and Uno dicycle
- Episode 9: Medical Breakthroughs: The heart pacemaker, Bliss symbolics and discovery of stem cells
- Episode 10: Imperviousness: The quinzhee, Canada Goose parka and the Exo-Suit
- Episode 11: Working Watercraft: The kayak, Sawfish harvester and Hibernia oil platform
- Episode 12: Brilliant Amenities: The Robertson screw, plastic garbage bag and bear-proof trash bin
- Episode 13: Foresting: Totem poles, newsprint and the purpose-built water bomber
- Episode 14: Revolutionary Perspectives: Electron microscope, telerobotic surgery, NEPTUNE underwater observatory
Awards
- Platimun Award Pixie Awards, 2011
- Gold Award Pixie Awards, 2011