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Dec 18, 1497
John Cabot discovery
Explorer John Cabot sails to Canada's east coast and claims it for England. -
Dec 18, 1534
Jacqes Cartier for France
Explorer Jacques Cartier claims the area now known as Quebec for France. He uses the Huron-Iroquois word for village or community, "kanata," to describe it. -
Treaty
The Treaty of Paris ends seven years of fighting between France and England. France gives its Canadian settlements to England. -
Police in Canada
Canada creates the North-West Mounted Police, now known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or Mounties, to help keep order -
Gold mine
Gold is discovered in the Klondike region of western Canada. -
St Lawrence seaway
The St. Lawrence Seaway opens, allowing cargo ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. -
Canada's Flag
Canada flies its red and white maple leaf flag for the first time. -
Summer Olympics
Montreal hosts the Summer Olympics. -
Tranding Agreement
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. sign the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Under the treaty, certain goods traded between the countries are tax-free. -
Olympics
Canada hosts the Winter Olympics, in Vancouver.
