- Father of Eleanor "Jess" Atwood Gibson born in 1976.
- He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 30, 1992 and Invested on October 21, 1992 from the Canadian Governor General. He lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A novelist of note, he has generously promoted Canadian writing and has acted as a tireless advocate for Canadian writers. He was instrumental in creating organizations that encourage and support writing and publishing in this country. These include the Writers' Union of Canada, the Book and Periodical Development Council, the Canadian Center of P.E.N. International and the Writers' Development Trust.
- He lives with his wife and author, Margaret Atwood, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (June 2007)
- He was an active naturalist and bird watcher, and known for "The Bedside Book of Birds", a collection of writings, essays, drawings and paintings.
- He was awarded the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Canadian Governor General. He lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- He was awarded the 2002 Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal from the Canadian Governor General. He lived in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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