1. Three Days Grace
   Tegan and Sara
2. Nickelback
   Finger Eleven

Remember the classic rock song "How You Remind Me?" It takes the position of being the best-selling rock song of the 2000s. The song was released on the band's album titled "Silver Side Up," their third album.

1. Our Lady Peace
   Down With Webster
2. Simple Plan
   Loverboy

Loverboy was first formed in Vancouver, British Columbia and released albums up until 2014. They are still active today but mostly stick to doing live performances. However, in 2017, they release a single titled "Stop the Rain."

1. City and Colour
   Blue Rodeo
2. Triumph
   Loud Luxury

The band has released countless hit singles with many other artists, with one of their most popular being "Body," featuring the American singer Brando. Though the band has been around since 2012, they only got their first Juno nomination in 2019. They also won their first on that date as well!

1. Steppenwolf
   Our Lady Peace
2. Nickelback
   The New Cities

One of this band's most well-known songs is "Born to Be Wild," a hit that most people think of when the band is mentioned. They've been together and disbanded three times, but they are still making music today despite this.

1. The Johnstones
   April Wine
2. Sum 41
   Keys N Crates

Sum 41 broke out with songs like "Fat Lip" that earned them quite a few awards. The band's longest member is Deryck Whibley, who is also known for being the lead vocalist. The group has played as headliners and openers on countless tours, but they've also played many shows for the famous Warped Tour.

1. April Wine
   Tegan and Sara
2. Triumph
   Faber Drive

Not only do Tegan and Sara write all of their own music, but they are also very talented with instruments. The two have made their debuts in film and other media, with one of their most well-known successes being their song "Everything is Awesome" for "The Lego Movie."

1. Magic!
   The New Cities
2. Triumph
   Lighthouse

Lighthouse has a unique sound of jazz and rock that earned them many types of awards over their long career. In fact, there were many members part of the group who played everything from stringed instruments to horns.

1. Rush
   Broken Social Scene
2. Bachman-Turner Overdrive
   Metric

If you're a fan of multiple Canadian musicians, this is the band to see! Artists like Feist and k-os are just a few of the names who have participated in this band. Collectively, the band has released a total of five studio albums.

1. Metric
   Neon Dreams
2. Peach Pit
   Triumph

After almost 20 years of rocking out together, Triumph disbanded and went on hiatus for a little while. They came back stronger than ever in 2008 and continue to please fans. With such a love of music, many of the band members get involved with boards for the arts in Canada.

1. Chromeo
   Lighthouse
2. Our Lady Peace
   Jakalope

Starting in 2003, the members of Jakalope met through Bryan Adams' recording studio. As time went on, more members joined the band and started gaining more and more popularity after their song was on "Degrassi." After a little time off, the band made a comeback in 2019 with their single "My Procreation."

1. Barenaked Ladies
   Hot Hot Heat
2. Finger Eleven
   Blue Rodeo

Out of Scarborough, Ontario came the Barenaked Ladies, who have lived up to part of their name! If you know the story behind "The King of Bedside Manor," you'll know why. The group has been around since 1988, and they're still going strong today.

1. Theory of A Deadman
   Lighthouse
2. Our Lady Peace
   Steppenwolf

Did you know that Theory of a Deadman also goes by the acronym of "TOAD?" Three of TOAD's members have been with the band since 2001 at their beginnings. One other fun fact about the band is that they were the first act to ever sign with 604 Records!

1. City and Colour
   Lighthouse
2. July Talk
   Great Big Sea

Great Big Sea has a unique sound that comes from their Newfoundland roots, and it can be enjoyed by anyone. Though the band started in 1993, they retired around 20 years later, and they are no longer making music. However, as solo performers, they sometimes like to slip in a few Great Big Sea classics!

1. Metric
   Nickelback
2. Blue Rodeo
   Loverboy

Despite being a Canadian band, they didn't get their name from the Metric system. It came from a sound on a keyboard that also went by the same name. Did you know that many of the members have also taken part in Broken Social Scene?

1. Faber Drive
   Rush
2. Great Big Sea
   Tokyo Police Club

Despite being called Tokyo Police Club, this band actually is from Newmarket, Ontario. Did you know that the band was once on the popular television show "Desperate Housewives?" They had a big break into America only a few years after forming!

1. Chromeo
   July Talk
2. Bedouin Sounclash
   The Johnstones

Chromeo has had many successes in their time as a band such as working with Nokia and released five albums. Did you know that the group also once worked with Daryll Hall? That's an achievement to brag about!

1. Bran Van 3000
   Arcade Fire
2. Lighthouse
   Simple Plan

Despite forming in 1999, the band only released their first studio album in 2003 titled, "No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls." Known for a nice blend of pop and rock, the band has left their mark on not only Canada but also the world.

1. Finger Eleven
   Blue Rodeo
2. Our Lady Peace
   Steppenwolf

Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor and Bazil Donovan are three of the long-time members of the band, forming it in 1984. Since then, they've released 15 albums over their long career. Despite being from Toronto, the band moved out to New York City in order to get their big break.

1. Bedouin Soundclash
   Chromeo
2. July Talk
   City and Colour

Despite only forming in 2001, Bedouin Soundclash found themselves in a spot on the famed Warped Tour in 2005. This was the start of many awesome opportunities for them, such as having one of their songs in a T-Mobile commercial.

1. Alexisonfire
   Barenaked Ladies
2. Hot Hot Heat
   Simple Plan

The proper way to pronounce the name of this band is "Alexis On Fire," though it may sound like you could say it as "Alex Is On Fire." The band comes from St. Catharine's, Ontario where many of the band members were already involved in other bands.

1. Loud Luxury
   Rush
2. Jakalope
   The New Cities

While most bands head off to the next show on their tour bus, this isn't true for Neil Peart. He'd rather hop on his bike and enjoy the ride over! This isn't the only unconventional thing that the band does; you can sometimes catch a fully-functioning dryer on their set.

1. The Johnstones
   July Talk
2. Down With Webster
   Simple Plan

The Johnstones became a band in the early 2000s, leaving their hometown of Ajax, Ontario and breaking out nationally. Despite the band, many of the members produced side-projects throughout their time that often involved music in some way.

1. Finger Eleven
   Marianas Trench
2. Our Lady Peace
   Eleven Past One

Since 1992, Our Lady Peace has been going strong, releasing over nine albums for fans around the world to enjoy. Their formation all started the old-fashioned way with an ad in the newspaper to find a musician. Other members were recruited through mutual friends and auditions.

1. Finger Eleven
   Barenaked Ladies
2. The New Cities
   Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Straight out of Winnipeg, Manitoba was Bachman-Turner Overdrive who loved a good guitar-driven song. Their albums and songs charted high worldwide with one of their biggest being "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet."

1. Jakalope
   Loud Luxury
2. Bachman-Turner Overdrive
   Ambush

The members of Ambush were all musicians before meeting and forming their band in 1993. As members came and left, the band's success only continued to grow. They've released more than 10 albums over their more than 20-year career.

1. Tegan and Sarah
   Finger Eleven
2. Down With Webster
   Magic!

Before they were known as Finger Eleven, the band went by the name "Rainbow Butt Monkeys." The name was chosen in grade school and was later changed when they were signed to a label and started making their own music.

1. Steppenwolf
   Down With Webster
2. The Stampeders
   Rush

Down With Webster had infectious pop tracks that you'd hear on the radio everywhere that you went. With hits like "Rich Girl$" and "Chills," the band quickly rose to success. In 2017, they went on hiatus, and a few of the members went on to start another band called Honors.

1. City and Colour
   July Talk
2. Keys N Crates
   The Johnstones

Dallas Green is behind the famous band City and Colour. However, this isn't the only band that he's known for! He is also a member of Alexisonfire and has worked with huge international artists such as Pink.

1. Marianas Trench
   Nickleback
2. Bran Van 3000
   Arcade Fire

In 2001, the band Arcade Fire emerged from Montreal and broke out into the world. Did you know that the band once purchased a church that they turned into their own personal studio? Unfortunately, they no longer own it.

1. Chromeo
   Lighthouse
2. Keys N Crates
   Eleven Past One

Eleven Past One found their big break when they were signed to Warner Music Canada, which shot them to even bigger heights. After starting their careers in 2007, the band quickly found themselves on multiple national television shows, which helped put them on the map. Today, they're still playing and making music together.

1. Blue Rodeo
   Great Big Sea
2. Theory of a Deadman
   Faber Drive

Faber Drive has been part of the Canadian punk scene since 2007 when they released their first album, "Seven Second Surgery." Though the band is a little more low-key now, they are still working hard on their music and interacting with their many fans.

1. Keys N Crates
   The New Cities
2. Tokyo Police Club
   July Talk

The formation of July Talk took place in 2012 when the members met through a bar and the music scene in Toronto where they're from. Since then, they have released two albums, but they continue to make music today. There's no telling how many awesome hits are to come in the future!

1. Theory of a Deadman
   Marianas Trench
2. Steppenwolf
   Alexisonfire

Marianas Trench got their start in 2001 but released their first album in 2006. They've constantly produced loved hits like "Good To You" and "Haven't Had Enough" that have been stuck in listeners' heads for a while!

1. Arcade Fire
   Barenaked Ladies
2. The Tragically Hip
   Alexisonfire

The Tragically Hip have become Canadian icons that dominated the music industry and made tunes that will live on forever. Though they formed in 1984, the group didn't release their first album until the early 1990s.

1. Faber Drive
   Arcade Fire
2. Down With Webster
   Bran Van 3000

The first of Bran Van 3000's songs to chart was "Drinking In L.A.," which shot them to international fame. The band took a break from music in 2002, but in 2006, they decided to get back together. They're still around today, though they haven't released an album in a while.

1. Three Days Grace
   Rush
2. Barenaked Ladies
   Alexisonfire

Three Days Grace is a band that first got their start in 1997 but only released their first studio album in 2003. Throughout their long career, they unfortunately saw the loss of long-time member Adam Gontier, but Matt Walsh's younger brother Brad joined shortly after.

1. Blue Rodeo
   Nickelback
2. Great Big Sea
   Hot Hot Heat

Hot Hot Heat first banded together in 1999 to make music that Canadians would love. Unfortunately, the group disbanded in 2016, but not without leaving something behind for their fans: They left one final album to enjoy.

1. Loverboy
   Lighthouse
2. The Tragically Hip
   Keys N Crates

Keys N Crates were started in 2008 and worked closely with fellow electronic artist Steve Aoki's record label. The group is also known for working with countless other talented artists such as fellow Canadian artist Tory Lanez.

1. Simple Plan
   Neon Dreams
2. Sum 41
   April Wine

Thought it was a cover song, April Wine had a hit with "You Could Have Been a Lady." After it, they had many more to come on their more than 15 studio albums. As of today, the band is still active with only one of its original members.

1. The Tenors
   Hot Hot Heat
2. Blue Rodeo
   The Stampeders

One of The Stampeders' best and well-known singles is titled "Sweet City Woman," which is ultimately what the ended up naming one of their albums for its American release. Ironically, this was also their best-charting album; it was certified gold.