Canadian Historic events

By Aaron.830
  • Oct 24, 1497

    Reach Coasts of Newfouundland and Cape Breton

    Italian born navigator John Cabot reaches the coasts of Newfouundland and Cape Breton
  • Period: Oct 24, 1497 to

    Canadian Historice events

  • Oct 24, 1534

    Saint Lawrence is claimed by France

    Jacque Cartier explores the Saint Lawrence River, claiming the area for france

  • Newfoundland becomes England's first overseas colony

  • Lodon traders establish Hudson's Bay Company

  • England claims North America

    The Treaty of Paris gives Wngland control of France's territory in the North America

  • Refugees loyal to Britan move to Canada

    Refugees from the American Revolutionary War who are loyal to British move north to present day Canada

  • War of 1812

    American Invasion of area around the Great Lakes and the Canadian frontier

  • Oregan Treaty

    The treaty between the United States and Canada sets the new border at the 49th parallel

  • Dominion of Canada

    The Dominion in Canda is formed and self government was granted

  • Gold Rush

    The Gold Rush takes place along the Upper Yukon River

  • World War 1

    Canada fights on the side of the British and French

  • Canadian Great Depression

    Canadian forces join the Allied Powers in World War 2

  • World War 2 ends

  • Apollo 11

    U.S spacecraft Apollo 11 lands on the moon with Canadian-built landing gear

  • U.S/Canada Free Trade Agreement

  • Canada helps U.S in the Persian Golf

    Canada sends troops and supplies to aid U.S

  • North America Free Trade Agreement

    comes to effect, linking Canada, the United States and Mexico in a new economic partnership

  • Canada refuses

    Canada decides not to be a part of the military coalition led by the United States against Iraq