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Ottawa Is Chosen As Capital! (1857)
In 1828, Bytown is a new community of one thousand people, depending on an economy centered around lumber. They had no idea how significantly their lives and the foundation of the village would change in the coming years..... -
Confederation Is Formed (1867)
Everybody knows the age-old saying that “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. The same goes for the founding of Confederation. The process was a hard fought battle that took years of tension between politicians.... -
The North-West Rebellion (1885)
It was a desperate time in the North-West of the Dominion of Canada when the “Father of Manitoba” would finally return from exile. Fifteen long years had passed since the Red River Resistance. And now, Louis Riel was back! -
The Railway Is Completed
The feeling of completing something you have poured hours of effort into is amazing. On the 7th of November, 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway is finally completed, marking the end of YEARS of dedication and hard work; loss of life and bitter times. -
The Fenian Threat/Assassination of Thomas D'Arcy McGee (1866/1868)
What would you do for your home? How far would you go? In 1868, Canada is invaded by a large group of Irish American Soldiers known as Fenians. They’re purpose? To free Ireland-- their home-- from British control. They believe their actions are justified-- to grant Ireland it’s freedom, so much so that in 1868, they went so far as to murder Thomas D’Arcy McGee who was a cherished father of Confederation
