This is a list of 588 asteroids whose names are known to have a Canadian connection, usually because they are named after a Canadian.

This resource was created by Peter Jedicke, and is now curated by Eric Briggs. Where the citation given here expands upon the official citation, the added material was edited by either Peter or Eric, who are solely responsible for any errors or omissions. Note that for some asteroids, particularly more recent designations, the short, official citation is included on JPL's orbit applet page.

Asteroid (3673) Levy [Winchester Observatory image]

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Type part or all of a name.
Number Name Designation Discovery Discoverer Observatorysort descending
187679 Folinsbee 2008 DC5 2008-02-28 Lowe, A. RAS Observatory, Mayhill
171153 Allanrahill 2005 GL81 2005-04-10 Lowe, A. RAS Observatory, Mayhill
43293 Banting 2000 GU1 2000-04-01 J. Broughton Reedy Creek
230691 Van Vogt 2003 UD18 2003-10-18 Christophe, B. Saint-Sulpice
175259 Offenberger 2005 JH91 2005-05-10 Christophe, B. Saint-Sulpice
215886 Barryarnold 2005 FP 2005-03-16 Christophe, B. Saint-Sulpice
5061 McIntosh 1988 DJ 1988-02-22 McNaught, R.H. Siding Spring
10058 IKWilliamson 1988 DD5 1988-02-25 R. H. McNaught Siding Spring
3307 Athabasca 1981 DE1 1981-02-28 Bus, S.J. Siding Spring
3304 Pearce 1981 EQ21 1981-03-02 Bus, S.J. Siding Spring

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