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First Railway opens in Canada
In the 19th Century, steam-powered railways revolutionized transportation, and played a huge role in building a Nation. -
First Telegraph in Canada
The first Telegraph to sent was sent from Toronto to Hamilton. The telecommunications company who sent that telegraph was crucial to the development of the country. -
Search for Franklin Begins
Today it is known as the largest hunt for a man and his crew that has ever happened. He and his crew had seemingly just disappeared into thin air, or the air of the North. No one who was part of the crew of either the HMS Terror of the HMS Erebus were ever seen or heard from ever again. -
British North America Act
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick become part of Canada. Canada gets extended, and becomes a nation. -
Last Spike Driven for CPR
The Last Spike driven by Donald Smith. Edward Mallandaine was in the picture as well, right behind Smith. He was only a boy in this picture. -
Klondike Gold Rush Begins
The finding of Gold in the Klondike caused a stampede that brought thousands of prospectors to the Klondike. -
Alberta and Saskatchewan become Provinces
Alberta and Saskatchewan were both made out of parts of the Northwest Territories. -
The Silver Dart takes Flight
One of the first motorized planes. Alexander Grahame Bell and his company worked on this, and other planes. -
Battle of Vimy Ridge
It is Canada's most celebrated victory! Canada and the UK were fighting against the German Army. -
Spanish Influenza Epidemic
It was Horrible. It killed 500 Million People worldwide. It is said that more people died from it than those who died in WWI.
