Canada's History by Jacob and Hannah By angellt Sep 10, 1000 Vikings arrived in eastern Canada. Sep 10, 1497 John Cabot arrived in Canada. Dec 10, 1530 French explorer Jacques Cartier claimed the land for France. Sep 10, 1550 French and British settled in Canada. Sep 10, 1757 The French and Indian war. Sep 10, 1812 The War of 1812 Sep 10, 1867 Canada becomes a Confederation. Sep 10, 1867 Great Britain passed the British North America act. Sep 10, 1885 The first transcontinental train traveled across Canada. Sep 10, 1896 Gold discovered in Canada. Sep 10, 1914 World War 1 Sep 10, 1916 Women get the right to vote and hold public office. Sep 10, 1931 Britain recognized Canada as an Independent Nation. Sep 10, 1980 "Oh Canada" is proclaimed Canada's National Anthem. Sep 10, 1982 Canada passed the Costitution Act. Sep 10, 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.