May, 2007

Bernard has been named a Chevalier de l’Ordre national de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour). He was awarded this recognition by France for his career as an internationally renowned explorer and mountain climber and his outstanding contribution to world geography.

April, 2007

The pebble from the summit of Mount Everest has made it back to Earth.

On April 17, astronaut Steve MacLean gave the pebble back to its owner, explorer Bernard Voyer.

Mr. MacLean took this precious rock with him on NASA space mission STS-115, in the fall of 2006.

The pebble made 186 orbits around the Earth, at an altitude of 354.4 km, travelling a total distance of 7,797,200 km.

The pebble was part of the astronaut’s official flying kit.

On November 12, 2002, at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Bernard gave astronaut Steve MacLean the Canada Post stamp depicting Mount Everest, along with this precious stone that he picked up on the roof of the world on May 5, 1999.

March, 2007

Bernard was elected vice-president for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – Young Canadians Challenge’s Grand Nord section. He is on the board of directors since june 2000.

This organism motivates young people to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities.

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November 2005

Bernard was featured in the opening video for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, held in Montreal in December.

As a privileged witness to our planet’s fragility, he emphasized the importance of acting quickly.

November 24, 2005

Bernard spoke at Vancouver’s Canadian Club on November 24. The lecture was in English

November 4, 5 and 6, 2005

Bernard was one of the guests of honour at the 40th book fair in Rimouski on November 4, 5 and 6, where he presented and signed his book.

This was his first book fair.

October 31, 2005

Bernard Voyer has been granted another great honour, with his appointment as Chair of the Board of the Ordre National du Québec.

He was appointed a Chevalier in 1997 and elected to the Board in 2003

October 15, 2005

Bernard was appointed a Chevalier de la Confrérie du Tastevin.

The ceremony was held in France, in the magnificent Château Clos-Vougeot.

October 13 - 16, 2005

Bernard chaired the jury at the Dijon international adventure film festival, in France ("Les Écrans de l'Aventure").

Past jury chairs include Sir Edmund Hillary and Bertrand Picard.

September 22, 2005

We have the pleasure of announcing that the Université du Québec will award an honorary doctorate to Bernard Voyer during its convocation ceremonies, at the Université du Québec à Rimouski, on October 22, 2005.

This is Bernard’s second PhD, in addition to the one he received from Sudbury’s Laurentian University, in 2001..

June 2005

Bernard was appointed to the Board of the Fondation canadienne pour le dialogue des cultures.

April 2005

Bernard has been elected to the National Board of Nature Conservancy of Canada. For the past two years, he has been a member of the Quebec division as well as the organization’s ambassador.

February 10, 2005

Bernard was a guest speaker for NASA astronauts, at the Johnson Space Center, in Houston, Texas, on February 14.

He also spoke at the Medicine in Challenging Environments conference, organized by the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) on February 15, in Galveston, Texas.

July 5, 2004

Bernard gave a talk in Tokyo, in front of 150 business people and a number of Canadian residents. The presentation was organized by the Canadian Embassy. Other presentations are scheduled at Japanese businesses and universities.

May 2004

Bernard has been appointed official ambassador of Nature Conservancy Canada.

January 2004

In the prestigious enRoute magazine, on page 73, you will find Bernard’s most precious object…

December 2003

Bernard Voyer was elected member to the Board of administration of the Ordre National du Québec for a three-year term.

The Ordre National du Québec recognizes people for the exceptional nature of their achievements and their contribution to Québec’s development. Remember that Mr. Voyer was named a Chevalier of the Ordre in June 1997.

November 6, 2003

During a gala held in Toronto for his Canadian foundation, Sir Edmund Hillary personally honoured Bernard for the his exploits, offering him a commemorative plaque.

It was a great and highly emotional moment, to receive such an honour from this living legend.

November, 2003

In the November 3 edition of Time Magazine – Canadian Edition, you can read a very flattering article on our explorer.

June 2003

A new book has just been published by Random House Publications in Australia. Everest – Reflections from the Top shares thoughts from over 100 climbers who have stood on the Roof of the World..

May 6, 2003

Bernard was at Vancouver’s Canadian Club on Tuesday, May 6. The lecture, given in front of more than 200 people, was a real success.

May 2003

To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, an official ceremony attended by many alpinists who have reached the summit will be held in Kathmandu this coming May. An historic event!

December 2002 / January 2003

Bernard and Nathalie are back from magnificent glacier hikes in New Zealand and climbing Mount Kosciuszko, the highest peak in Australia. They also had a memorable encounter...!

During their stay, Bernard and Nathalie were even featured in an article in the Canberra Times, the largest daily newspaper in the Australian capital.

December 2002

New wind chill index

Beginning this winter, the Canadian meteorological services will be using new index… winter is now warmer!

November 28, 2002

Bernard Voyer was appointed to the Board of administrators of Nature Conservancy of Canada, Quebec division, an organization dedicated to the preservation of Quebec’s Natural Heritage.

November 2002

Cascapedia: A superb book by Gisèle Benoit, known for her drawings but mostly for her extensive knowledge of animals, especially moose. Bernard wrote the preface to this lovely art book, published by Henri Rivard.

October 14, 2002

Royal Lunch

Bernard, accompanied by Nathalie, was invited to Ottawa by Canada's Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, to attend a State meal for Queen Elizabeth II in honour of the 50th anniversary of her reign.

Only 51 people in Canada were invited, including Antonine Maillet, Marc Garneau, Oscar Peterson and Margaret Atwood. Bernard had the privilege of being seated at the table of honour, next to Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. Remember that Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay dedicated their successful climb of Mount Everest in 1953 to the new Queen as a way of celebrating her coronation!

October 1, 2002

Stamps to take your breath away

Beginning October 1, Canada Post will be celebrating stamp-collecting month by issuing a fabulous edition of eight mountain stamps. To mark the International Year of the Mountain and honour Bernard, these stamps represent the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and Canada.

February 2002

Mount Vinson in photos

We invite you to read the ''Day by Day'' diary of the ascent of Mount Vinson and the itinerary map for a photographic account of this great adventure in Antarctica.

2002

The year 2002 was proclaimed "International Year of the Mountains" by the United Nations.

Quebec Carnaval 2002

Snow sculpture:

Title: ''Un homme entre les mains du Dieu de l'hiver'' in honour of Quebec explorer Bernard Voyer. International snow sculpture competition.

Won the first prize from the jury for the Quebec category as well as the people’s choice award for the Quebec category.

Sculptor: Jean-Marc Levasseur.

December 2001

On December 10, 2001, Bernard Voyer and Nathalie Tremblay stood atop the world's coldest peak, Mount Vinson, in Antarctica, crowning his exceptional World Tour via the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

November 18, 2001

November 18 2001 - El Magallanes - Edicion dominical de la prensa austral

While Bernard Voyer and Nathalie Tremblay were in Punta Arenas, Chile, waiting to leave for Antarctica, they were interviewed by a local journalist and an article was published in the Sunday edition of El Magallanes, the southernmost newspaper on Earth.

August 22, 2001

Bernard Voyer O.C. appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, announced appointments to the Order of Canada on August 22, 2001. Bernard was profiled as follows.

Bernard Voyer believes that people grow by challenging themselves. This explorer and mountaineer has some extraordinary achievements to his credit, including the world first of skiing across Ellesmere Island. He is also one of the few people to have accomplished the feat of reaching both the North and South Poles and the top of the world, Mount Everest. He contributes to the exploration and promotion of Canadian geography, and uses his expeditions to foster scientific research and the development of new products. A much sought-after speaker in Canada and abroad, he is also involved with youth, notably through the Young Canadians Challenge.

January /February 2001

Canadian Geographic
"An explorer at his peak," by Monique Roy-Sole, mentioning that Bernard was awarded the Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Gold medal in honour of his accomplishments, page 10.