Most Important Canadian Historyical

Expulsion of the Acadians

Jul 28, 1755

This affected Canada forever, almost being the start of the tension between the French and English Canadians.

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

Sep 13, 1759

This battle was a big event in Canadian history because it was a big turning point in New France, like an exchange between France and England of who had the most influential power in this new land.

Abolition of the Slavery Act

Aug 1, 1834

The abolition of slavery was an important event in Canadian history because it provided freedom, and was the start of the freedom that majorly describes Canada now.

First Railway Opens in Canada

Jul 21, 1836

This affected how Canadians could travel throughout the country, and was a big part of the settling of Canada.

Confederation

Jul 1, 1867

This was when our nation became its own country, almost as we know it today geographically-wise. This was a big step away from the British and French colonization that occurred years before.

First Election Post-Confederation

Sep 20, 1867

This first election was important because it was a start for a newly united country to choose a leader fairly.

First Election Post-Confederation

Sep 20, 1867

This first election was important because it was a start for a newly united country to choose a leader fairly.

Indian Act

Apr 12, 1876

This piece of federal legislation was a big part of determining how we live now, how we live partly as one great apology to the First Nations for how they used to be treated.

Sifton Encourages Immigration

Jan 1, 1896

This encouragement of immigration greatly affected Canada's grand diversity, with so many people flooding into Canada's west and the prairies.

Battle of Vimy Ridge

Apr 9, 1917

This battle greatly influenced Canada's independence and pride in themselves as a nation.

Women Granted Right to Vote in Federal Elections

May 14, 1918

This was another very important step towards our present identity of freedom and rights for all, not just the white men.