The Maple Leaf

Overview

From 1535 to 1760, this story follows the Bellerose family, beginning with François Bellerose's arrival in New France with Jacques Cartier and culminating in Julien Bellerose's death. Through generations, the Belleroses embody the tenacity and courage with which families overcame adversity to build Canada, then known as New France. Each episode features a new generation.

Created by Marie Desmarais

Network

• ICI Radio-Canada Télé
• ORTF Télévision
• La Une
• RTS Un

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Dominique Briand

  Louis Bellerose

  13 eps

• 

  Gilles Renaud

  François Bellerose

  13 eps

• Léo Ilial

  Jacques Cartier

  13 eps

• 

  François Tassé

  Julien Bellerose

  13 eps

Themes

• family history
• canadian history

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