Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 11, 2017
• Invested on: September 06, 2018

Gordon Stobbe, C.M.
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Gordon StobbeÆs passion for fiddle music has enriched our cultural heritage. A performer, composer, teacher and publisher, he has toured with several bands, including his own trio, for more than 40 years. In the 1980s, he hosted a popular variety show that featured local talent and helped launch the careers of many successful artists. Devoted to the preservation of fiddle music, he has tirelessly built a nationwide network of workshops and camps to introduce the joys of this rich tradition to others.