About
A Canadian historian and non-fiction author, he is known for works such as The Secret World of Og; The National Dream: The Great Railway; and 1967: The Last Good Year.
Before Fame
He worked in Klondike mining camps while studying at the University of British Columbia.
Trivia
The Pierre Berton Award was established in his honor in 1994.
Family Life
He was born in the Yukon Territory to Laura Beatrice Berton and Frank Berton.
Associated With
He and Daniel Magder both attended the University of British Columbia.
