Canada's History by Connor and Hailey By angellt Sep 10, 1000 first europeans to arrive are vikings Sep 10, 1497 John cabot landed on Canada's eastern coast Sep 10, 1600 British & French settled in Canada Sep 10, 1759 British defeat French and claimed Canada Sep 10, 1800 people of Canada want it to be independent Jul 1, 1867 great Brtian passed the British north americia act