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Champlain

8.5196428mMovieDocumentary

Explorer, colonizer, founder of Québec, discoverer of Lake Champlain, governor of New France, cartographer and writer - few men in Canadian history had a more adventurous and varied career than Champlain. This film presents an exciting picture-study of the man and his time.

DirectorDenys Arcand

WriterDenys Arcand

ProducerAndré Belleau

Where to watch

NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Denys Arcand

Bill Davies

English narrator

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Champlain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Champlain?

Champlain is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Champlain on Netflix?

No, Champlain is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Champlain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Champlain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Champlain for free?

Champlain is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.