Canada By jacob.640 Oct 24, 1497 Italian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfoundland and Cape Breton. Period: Oct 24, 1497 to Oct 24, 2003 Canada Oct 24, 1534 Jacque Cartier explores the Saint Lawrence River, claiming the area for France. Oct 25, 1583 newfoundland becomes england's first overseas colony Oct 25, 1670 london traders establish hudson's bay compony. Oct 25, 1763 the treaty of paris gives england control of france's territory in north america Oct 25, 1776 refuges from the american revolutionary war who are loyal to the british move north present day canada. Oct 25, 1812 war of 1812: American invasion of area around the great lakes and the canadian frontier. Oct 25, 1846 Oregan treaty between the united states and canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel Oct 25, 1867 Dominion of canada is formed and self-government was granted Oct 25, 1898 Gold Rush takes place along the upper yukon river. Oct 25, 1914 canada fights on the side of the british and french in world war 1 Oct 25, 1939 canadian great depression, canadian forces join the allied powers in world war 2 Oct 25, 1945 world war 2 ends