Canada's History by Hunter, Ian and Josh By angellt Sep 10, 1000 vikings came to Canada Sep 10, 1497 John Cabot landed on Canadas eastern coast Sep 10, 1530 Jacques Cartier landed in Canada Sep 10, 1550 both French and the British started permanent settlements in Canada Sep 10, 1759 the British defeated the French in the battle of the plains Sep 10, 1800 many people in Canada wanted the country to be independent Sep 10, 1812 the war of 1812 Sep 10, 1867 Great Britain passed the north america act Sep 10, 1878 construction began on the Canadian Pacific railway Sep 10, 1885 the first transcontinental train traveled across Canada Sep 10, 1931 Great Britain recognized Canada as an independent country. Sep 10, 1949 Newfoundland finally joined confederation Sep 10, 2010 winter olympics