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War of 1812
The U.S. declares war on Britain (June 18), beginning the War of 1812. Americans under General William Hull invade Canada from Detroit (July 11). Canadians are victorious at the Battle of Queenston Heights (Oct. 13). The Red River settlement is begun in Canada's northwest (Aug.-Oct.) on lands granted to Lord Selkirk by the Hudson's Bay Company. -
49th Parallel
Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains. -
Responsible Government
Lord Durham's report recommends the establishment of responsible government and the union of Upper and Lower Canada to speed the assimilation of French-speaking Canadians. Territorial disputes between lumbermen from Maine and New Brunswick lead to armed conflict in the Aroostook River valley (the Aroostook War). -
Act of Union
An Act of Union unites Upper and Lower Canada (Feb. 10) as the Province of Canada. -
Ottawa
Queen Victoria designates Ottawa as capital of the Province of Canada. -
Confederation!
Confederation. Britain's North American colonies are united by means of the BNA Act to become the Dominion of Canada (July 1). Sir John A. Macdonald is Canada's first Prime Minister. Ottawa offically becomes capital of the Dominion. -
Start of WWI
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WWI Ended
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WWII Started
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WWII Ended
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100 Year Anniversary
