Canadian group Tragically Hip is the obvious answer, but they are probably not as universally loved here as say, Great Big Sea or the Rankins.

Marianas Trench is the Canadian version of Maroon 5, and is exponentially better. Better lyrics, more talented musically, incredibly entertaining videos. They’re fairly well known outside Canada, but I feel like they should be bigger than they are.

Y’all have probably heard of Celine Dione, Shania Twain, and Sarah McLachlan. But I’d urge you to check out these Canadian songwriting women: Ruth B, Serena Ryder, Hannah Georgas