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History of Canada

  • Jan 1, 1420

    Basque whalers began fishing off the coast of Labrador

    Basque whalers began fishing off the coast of Labrador
    Before that, the Vikings had already been there and there are even prehistoric remains of Native People of Canada.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1420 to

    From 1420 to nowadays

  • Jun 24, 1497

    John Cabot claimed Canada

    John Cabot claimed Canada
    Cabot went probably on Cape Breton Island, and claimed Terre Nova in the name of King Henry VII
  • Fur trade

    Fur trade
    Beaver hats became the fashion rage in Europe and the demand for beaver hats increased enormously.
  • French and Indian War begins

    French and Indian War begins
  • Seven Year's War begins

    Seven Year's War begins
    between Britain and France
  • Slavery in the British colonies of Canada was abolished

    Slavery in the British colonies of Canada was abolished
  • Canada becomes self-government

    Canada becomes self-government
  • Read and white are proclamated Canada's official colours

    Read and white are proclamated Canada's official colours
    Red and white were approved by proclamation to be Canada's official colours
  • Quebec wants to be independent (referendum)

    The Québec Cree and Inuit peoples held their own referendum and rejected separation from Canada.