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Sailing
A lot of transportation in the 1800s was done by sailing a lot of the profit Canada was going to have to make after confederation was to export lumber and other goods through ships. Also all of the transportation across sea was done this way that is how John A got to the conference witch eventually led to the confederation of Canada. -
Walking
Most of the transportation done in the 1800s was by walking. Unless you were traveling fairly far there was no need to use a train to get anywhere that was in walking distance. The only time this was relevant is when John A might have had to go by train or boat to London for the London conference to eventually lead to the confederation of Cananda. -
Horse-drawn carriages
Also a lot of the traveling people would do was by horse if u were not walking u were ridding a horse. Horses could also move freight but for not for too long. These horses could be ridin by everyone and were also used in war for soldiers to protect themselves against the United States. -
Canoe
Unlike sailing you could use canoes to get up and down rivers and streams effectively and quickly. Depending on the size of the canoe it would usually be able to fit about 20 people. It could also transport a little bit of frieght up and down a river. Also a lot of soldiers would use canoes in the wars and to go across Lake Ontario to Newyork and cause mischief in the streets. -
Railroads
In 1852, the first railroad tracks were laid in Hilliard, Ohio. The tracks were finshed being built in 1853. The railroad station was made up of three boxcars put together and it was called Hilliard’s Station. BNA needed to compete against this cross-country railroad building trend. -
Car
Sadly there was no other methods of transportation until 1885 the first car was made. Even though this was after confederation of Canada, It still played a major role in the further development and transportation of Canada.
