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Construction of Fort Lawrence
Fort Lawrence is built, a key British fort in Nova Scotia -
Canada's first newspaper the Halifax Gazette is created
Important step for independence in ealy colony times. -
Acadians are kicked out of colonies
Any Acadians not for British cause are removed from colonies. -
Seven Years War begins
(Historical Perspectives) Britain declares war on France, conflict in North American colonies. This was the first global war, and the early colony of Canada played a makor role in it. This war ended with France giving up Canada to the British, which influenced our nations future. -
Treaty Of Paris signed
(Cause and Consequence) Britain claims Canada from France. Canada's future becomes enterttwined with Britains, with ther ways, rules and styles and many of their ways are still with us today. -
New France becomes British colony called "Quebec"
Big part of Canada then and now. -
One quarter of town Montreal burns in fire
Major catastrophe in an early developed town, fresh out of war. -
PEI becomes seperate colony from Novia Scotia
Big seperation that formed one of our provinces today. -
British parliament passes Quebec Act
(Cause and Cosequence) The Quebec Act enlarged areas of Quebec, and changed the way Canada was governed. This change of boundaries angered the Americans, (was one of the intolerable acts) and helped spark the American Revoultion. The Quebec act would later turn into the Constitutional Act, which affects us today. -
American Revolutionary War begins
The Revolution will change things all over North America. -
James Cook and crew become first Europeans in BC
Exploration progress for western Canada. -
Revolutionary War ends
End of major conflict in North America. During the war, Canadian colonists chose to stay loyal to Britain, (as we are today) and many people immagrated over from Britain, forming upper Canada (a.k.a Toronto). -
New Brunswick becomes province
A province still to this day -
Britain's Constitutional Act (Canada Act) divides country
(Continuity and Change) Canada is now divided into Upper (Ontario) Canada and Lower (Quebec) parts. This is a big step towards Canadian confederation and independence as a nation. As Canada was steadily growing, the change in the changing in the areas helped found those areas that are still part of our nation. -
Alexander Mackenzie is knighted
Mackenzie explored much of Canada's wilderness, opeing it up for settlements and traders. -
The XY company is taken under Mackenzies name
A big company, taken over by famous explorer Mackenzie. -
Slave Trade is abolished in British colonies
Slave trade is abolished, a major change in history. -
Robert Fulton sails Hudson River in first steamboat
Invention of the steamboat is a big step in technology. -
U.S. declares war on Britain (War of 1812)
(Cause and Consequence) A major North American conflict, Britains colonies would be extremely involved. It was the attacking Americans that united all the immigrants and natives that made up Canada, and these Canadians held the attackers at bay. If Britain had lost Canada to the Americans, there would be no Canada today. -
Laura Secord warns British of American attack
Laura Secord succesfully prevents American attack and becomes a hero. -
War ends with Treaty of Ghent
Marks the end of the War of 1812. -
First two lake steamers are launched on Lake Ontario
New technology is introduced to the lakes of Canada. -
Hudson's Bay Company absorbs Northwest Company
Marks the end of firce competition between two major trading companies, and the more power towards the Hudson Bay Company granted by the British. -
Miramichi fire kills 160+ in New Brunswick
Horrible tragedy. -
Census puts Lower Canada at 479,288 and Upper Canada at 157,923 people
This population count shows the skyrocketing growth of Canada as a colony. -
Col. John By starts building Rideau Canal
Is the oldest canal in North America to this day. Designed to provide a safe route through dangerous waters. -
York changes its name to Toronto
The city of Toronto is named and to this day is a major city in Canada. -
First railway in Canada opens in La Prarie to St. Johns
Big step in transportation for Canada, the railroad would later expand and become essential. Although this particular railroad carried little freight, it was important in the fact that it was a "practice" run for the later ones. -
Lord Durham comes to Canada as Governor
An early governor general, Lord Durham was appointed to Canada as a leader after his report on the rebellions that said Canada needed a different government. -
Canada changes
Upper Canada becomes West, Lower becomes East Canada as the colony keeps growing in size. Now it is untied as the province of Canada. -
Charles Fenerty invents way of making paper from pulp
Changed the way paper was made forever, and had a huge impact on the press in those days. -
John A. Macdonald elected to represent Kingston Ontario
One of the first steps in his political career, he would later become the first ever Prime Minister of Canada -
Sir John Franklin disapears in Arctic looking for Northwest Passage
(Historical Significance) John Franklin and his crew go missing whilst exploring the arctic. Expeditions throughout the Arctic and its many icy passageways were importnant in the lands early days, as the explorers were needing to map out a passage for commercial ships to travel between Europe and Asia. After Franklin's ship dissapeared, many other ships were seaching for him, and it was as they searched that they discovered and mapped much of Northern Canada. -
Canada's first stamp is issued, and post is now indepent in Canada
The first stamp was the three penny beaver, and marked more independent steps for Canada. -
Queen Victoria names Ottawa the capital of Canada
Queen Victoria permanently names Ottawa capital of the Province of Canada. -
Chinese immigrants come to BC area for Frazer Gold Rush
(The Ethical Dimension) Later, many immigrants would become workers for the railroads of the country. 17,000 workers that were paid $1.00 a day, endured horrible weather and other conditions. Without these workers, Canada's railways probably would never have been built, and it would be very different. -
French Acrobat Blondin tightropes across Niagra Falls
Acrobat stuns viewers as he tightrope walks across the Niagra Gorge, a famous feat on a famous landmark. -
London Conference Passes BNA Act DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
Beginning stages of Canada becoming it's own country -
Canada is Formed
John A. MacDonald is sworn in as PM. Canada startes to develop -
Emily Stowe is the First Woman to Practice Medicine NOTABLE EVENTS
Opening up more job opportunities for women in the future -
Red River Rebellion Begins WARS AND BATTLES
Louis Riel lead a rally to protect the Metis land -
Manitoba Becomes Canada's 5th Province PROVINCIAL NOTES
Canada continues to expand -
John A. MacDonald Forced to Resign GOVERNORS & PM
He was forced to resign for taking bribes from people -
World's First Long DIstance Phone Call (Ontario) NOTABLE EVENTS
Technology has started to develop -
First Female to Graduate from Toronto Medical School PROVINCIAL NOTES
Augusta Stowe-Gullen. Women are allowed to persue careers other than being housewives -
Métis are Defeated at Batoche WARS AND BATTLES
They were fighting to protect their land and didn't win. Louis Riel then surrendered -
Louis Riel is Hanged in Regina NOTABLE EVENTS
Angered the French people and caused prolonged suffering in Canadian politics for decades -
Wilfred Laurier is Chosen as the Leader of the Liberals GOVERNORS & PM
Allowing the possibility of Laurier becoming PM. When he did become PM he passed the Manitoba Schools Act, making it so Englsish was the only language being taught. -
John A MacDonald Dies GOVERNOR GENERALS AND PM
The 1st PM of Canada and Father of Confederation passed away after starting Canada down the path leading us to where we are today -
Lord Stanley Donated the Stanley Cup NOTABLE EVENTS
Lord Stanley was the 6th governor general. The Stanley Cup is a trophy awarded the the NHL Playoff Champions -
Gold is Discovered in Klondike EXPLORATION DISCOVERY
Allowing us to make tons of jewelry and industrial devices -
Canadian Troops Embark for The Boer War WARS AND BATTLES
Out of the 7000 Canadians that went overseas and served, 267 were killed -
Silver is Discovered in Cobalt EXPLORATION DISCOVERY
Allowing us to make coins, jewelry, and artwork -
The First Grey Cup Game is Played NOTABLE EVENTS
The Grey Cup was donated by Earl Grey the governor general to the Canadian Football League as a trophy for the playoffs. -
Royal Canadian Navy is Formed DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
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Carrie Derrick - First Female Professor at McGill University PROVINCIAL NOTES
Extending women's rights throughout Canada (jobs, careers ect) -
The End of the Great War WARS AND BATTLES
Germany surrendered and signed the Treaty of Versailles ending the war. -
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police NOTABLE EVENTS
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Canadian Women Win Right to Vote DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
Women are now able to vote in federal elections. Women contiue to earn back their rights. -
First Two Canadians to Win a Nobel Prize EXPLORATION DISCOVERY
The work of Frederick Banting and J.J.R. Macleod led to the discover of insulin which today has many uses. It is mainly used for diabetes. -
Supreme Court Rules Women Aren't Persons DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
In this ruling, this meant that women aren't eligible to be appointed to the Senate -
Cairine Wilson Becomes Canada's First Female Senator NOTABLE EVENTS
Women begin having a say as to how the country is run. -
Alberta Gains Back Control of Natural Resources PROVINCIAL NOTES
Opens up a lot of job opportunities for men and women and lots of money for Alberta -
Legislation Brings Canada Radio Broadcasting into Existence DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
Early stages of the radio we now have today. Technology is evolving and growing -
Bank of Canada is Founded NOTABLE EVENTS
There was now a safe place to take out and store large amounts of money. -
First Scheduled Passenger on Trans Canada Airlines PROVINCIAL NOTES
Canada is starting to have air travel. We are now able to travel all over the world. -
Canada Declares War on Nazi Germany WARS AND BATTLES
Canada's first declaration of war as a country of its own. Only volenteers were sent overseas and they were unprepared. -
Canada Declares War WARS AND BATTLES
Canada declares war on Hong Kong after the attacks on Pearl Harbour -
Japan Surrenders Ending WWII NOTABLE EVENTS
Japanese navy and air force were destroyed. Canada was no longer at war. -
Canadian Citizenship Act is Passed DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
The act established Canadian as a distinct category.This allowed people to get a citizenship no matter which country they were from -
Newfoundland Enters Confederation PROVINCIAL NOTES
Canada is now made up of 10 provinces. -
Korean War Starts WARS AND BATTLES
Canada contributed navy destroyers and an airforce squandron -
First Television Station - CBFT Montreal PROVINCIAL NOTES
First stages of a huge part of todays society. One of many ways to learn about what's going on in other parts of the world. -
First Implantation of an Artificial Heart NOTABLE EVENTS
Even people with hearts that arent up to par can still live their lives along with the help from a pacemaker -
Canadian Bill of Rights is Approved DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
This act was made for recognizing and protecting human rights and freedoms -
Trans Canada Highway Opened
This highway allows us to travel all over Canada via mobile vehicle. -
New Canadian Flag! NOTABLE EVENTS
The design was created by George Stanley after Lester B. Pearson decided to resolve the new flag debate -
100 Years of Confederation for Canada COLONIES AND SETTLEMENTS
Canada celebrates being a country for 100 years. Coins now had animals on them -
English AND French are both Official Languages DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
The people of Quebec get to keep some of their culture by being able to speak french whenever they want -
October Crisis in Quebec (FLQ) PROVINCIAL NOTES
James Cross was taken on the 5th of October and released on a later date. Pierre Laporte was taken on the 10th and assinated on the 17th by the Front de Liberation du Quebec -
Canada Wins The Cold War on Ice WARS AND BATTLES
The Summit Series was an eight-game hockey series between Canada and USSR -
House of Commons Abolished the Death Penalty DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
No matter how bad the crime commited, the person who commited the crime is no longer sentenced to death. This takes away the possibility of killing innocent people (people that didnt actually commit the crime but got charged with it) -
Blue Box Recycling Program Introduced NOTABLE EVENTS
Kick start to a nation wide recycling program which is slowing down the destruction of the planet -
Terry Fox Marathon WARS AND BATTLES
Terry fox was diagnosed with cancer and lost his leg to the disease. In order to raise money to find a cure for cancer and raise awareness for the disease, Terry fox ran a marathon across the country (although he didn't quite make it). -
Queen Signs Constitution for Canada DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
The Queen brought the act into effect with the proclomation she signed in Ottawa -
"Loonie" is Introduced NOTABLE EVENTS
There is no longer a dollar bill but a coin instead -
Winter Olympics Held in Calgary PROVINCIAL NOTES
A world wide watched event was held in Calgary, this creates a lot of tourist attraction for Calgary. -
North American Free Trade Agreement DOCUMENTS ACTS&TREATIES
This created the largest free trade region in the world and generating economic growth. -
Nunavut Becomes a Territory PROVINCIAL NOTES
Nunavut became the 5th largest country subdivision in the world in 1999. As of July 2015 Nunavut had a population of 36 919 people. two new territories were creatd because the people of nunavut wanted to have their own government. -
Adrienne Clarkson becmes 26th Governor General GOVERNOR GENERALS AND PM
Adrienne came to Canada as a refugee from Hong Kong. she had a career in broadcating, journalism and, the arts and the public service. Adrienne was appointed as Governor General in 1999 -
Death of Pierre Trudeau NOTABLE EVENTS
Trudeau became the 15th PM of Canada in April 1968 until June 1979, and again from March 1980 until June 1984 when he resigned. He suffered from Parkinson's disease but died from prostate cancer shortly before his 81st birthday.
