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Important Events in Canada's History

By SummerRawson

  • The Seven Years War

    The Seven Years War
    The Seven Years War was a conflict between Great Britain and France over power in Canada that lasted seven years.

  • First Loyalists Arrive

    First Loyalists Arrive
    The first United Empire Loyalists arrive in Canada to take refuge under the British Crown.

  • The Battle of Queenston Heights

    The Battle of Queenston Heights
    The first major battle in the War of 1812.

  • First Railroad Opens in Canada

    First Railroad Opens in Canada
    The Champlain and St Lawrence Railroad.

  • The First Telegraph in Canada

    The First Telegraph in Canada
    The first telegraph message transmitted in Canada was sent from Toronto to Hamilton by the Toronto-Hamilton-Niagara and St. Catharines Electro-Magnetic Telegraph Company.

  • Fraser River Gold Rush

    Fraser River Gold Rush
    First Nations miners were the first to pull gold from the mighty Fraser River in 1857.

  • Last Spike Driven for CPR

    Last Spike Driven for CPR
    A ceremonial final spike was driven into the Canadian Pacific Railway at 9:22 am on November 7, 1885.

  • Klondike Gold Rush Begins

    Klondike Gold Rush Begins
    On August 16, 1896, gold was discovered at Bonanza Creek in northwest Canada, launching the Klondike Gold Rush.

  • Alberta and Saskatchewan Become Provinces

    Alberta and Saskatchewan Become Provinces
    Two of Canada’s great western provinces officially became provinces on July 4th, 1905.

  • "Silver Dart" Flies

    "Silver Dart" Flies
    The flight, on 23 February 1909, became an iconic moment in Canadian history. The Silver Dart, flew what is now considered the first military flight trials in Canada at Petawawa.