Canada's History by Zach, Emily and Greyson By angellt Sep 10, 1000 Viking arrive in Canada Sep 10, 1497 John Cabot lands on east coast Sep 10, 1530 Jacques claimed Canada for France Sep 10, 1577 French and British made permanent settlements in Canada Sep 10, 1759 British beates french in battel of plains of Adaman Sep 10, 1800 people want the country to be independent Sep 10, 1812 War of 1812 Sep 10, 1856 Ottawa becomes capital of Canada Sep 10, 1867 Great Britain pass British North American Act Sep 10, 1900 All Provinces except for Newfoundland join confederation Sep 10, 1949 Newfoundland joins confederation Sep 10, 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver