Will Ferguson

Will Ferguson is an award-winning Canadian novelist and travel writer, celebrated for his humorous observations and engaging narratives across various genres. After winning the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2012 for his novel 419, Will Ferguson established himself as a prominent Canadian novelist, further securing the Libris Award for Fiction Book of the Year for the same title in 2013. A three-time recipient of the esteemed Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour, Ferguson was recognized for his works Happiness (2002), Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw (2005), and Beyond Belfast (2010). His acclaimed first book, Why I Hate Canadians, was published in 1997.

Highlighting his ongoing impact and recognition, Will Ferguson was formally inducted as a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2024, one of the highest honors bestowed by the province. This latest accolade solidifies his standing as one of Canada’s most distinguished and versatile writers.