Scottish

Scottish-Canadian Emigration Timeline - Bana

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  • Scottish Explorers and Fur traders come to Canada

    Scottish Explorers and Fur traders come to Canada
    Some Scottish people came to Canada as Fur Traders and explorers. Some used to work with the Hudson's Bay Company and also helped with mapping out Canada and explored new areas. They also used to trade with Indigenous people.
  • Sir William Alexander attempts to start a Scottish Colony

    Sir William Alexander attempts to start a Scottish Colony
    In 1628, Sir William Alexander tries to start a Scottish Colony in Nova Scotia which would make Nova Scotia "New Scotland" but he fails because the French wouldn't have let them stay.
  • Battle of Culloden & Highlanders losing their culture

    Battle of Culloden & Highlanders losing their culture
    Scotland lost a big battle called the Battle of Culloden. So, the British took advantage and made Bagpipes, Kilts, and other traditional Scottish Cultural items. Thousands of Highlanders were also forced to leave their homes. Battle of Culloden only lasted 40 minutes because the British forces were too strong and defeated the Jacobites (supporters of King Games Vll of Scotland and ll of England).
  • Captain Bruce surveyed the surrounding areas in Fort Fredrick

    Captain Bruce surveyed the surrounding areas in Fort Fredrick
    Captain Bruce surveyed all areas in and around Fort Fredrick to see if there's potential in settlement and trading. Captain Bruce also made maps so that attracted a few Scottish people like traders and settlers.
  • Scots settle in Fort Fredrick

    Scots settle in Fort Fredrick
    William Davidson was one of the first Scottish settlers to arrive in Fort Fredrick. He started farming and encouraged others to move to Fort Fredrick.
  • A journey to Nova Scotia

    A journey to Nova Scotia
    On July 1773, the Ship Hector leaves Scotland with almost 200 Scottish people. They were going to Canada in hopes of finding a better life after losing their land.
  • The Ship Hector arrives in Nova Scotia

    The Ship Hector arrives in Nova Scotia
    After a long and hard trip across the ocean, the Ship Hector finally arrived in Pictou, Nova Scotia. That was the beginning of many Scots moving to Canada.
  • Scots move to Cape Breton

    Scots move to Cape Breton
    Many highlanders (people who lived in the Scottish Highlands) move to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. They started farms, went fishing, and kept their Scottish culture alive.
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    Scots are forced to leave Scotland (Highland Clearances)

    Rich landowners in Scotland kicked farmers off their land to replace them with sheep. Thousands of Scots moved to Canada to find new homes and jobs.
  • Scots start building towns in Ontario

    Scots start building towns in Ontario
    Scottish settlers built many towns like Glengarry County in Ontario. They also took good care of farms and still kept traditions, like playing bagpipes and speaking their language (Gaelic).
  • Scottish Traditions come back

    Scottish Traditions come back
    Scottish people in Canada started celebrating their culture again by playing bagpipes, wearing Kilts, and hosting Highland games.
  • Scots in Canada's census/survey

    Scots in Canada's census/survey
    By 1901, 13% of Canadians had Scottish roots. Scottish Culture like Kilts, playing Bagpipes, and Highland games became an important part of Canada's traditions,