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986
First Ever Sightings of America
Bjarni Herjólfsson was the first person to ever sight America, which he did in 986 AD. -
1497
First British Person Comes to Canada
John Cabot landed on the Atlantic coast of North America, claiming it for England. Cabot's discovery led to England's interest in what is now Atlantic Canada. -
1534
First French Person Comes to Canada
While Cartier was in Canada, he heard the Iroqian word for village, Kanata. He decided to call the country, Canada. -
The fortress is built
In 1608, Champlain built a fortress at what is now Quebec City. -
The Jesuits come to Canada (New France)
In 1534, the company of Jesus was founded. After some time, they were starting to be called Jesuits. Sometime after that, the first Jesuits came to New France -
Founding of Montreal
In 1642, Montreal is founded by Paul de Chomedey, which was called Ville-Marie back then. -
Attack on the Wendat
In 1648, the Haudenosaunee launched attacks on the Wendat. Weakened by disease, the Wendat could not defend themselves, and many were killed. -
European Colonies see Lake Erie
In 1669, the European explorers first discover Lake Erie. -
First European to see Niagara Falls
In 1678, Louis Hennepin is the first European to see Niagara Falls. -
The Great Peace is Signed
France and 40 first nations groups signed a treaty that ended all conflicts at that time. -
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Queen Anne's War
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Queen Anne's War Ends
This battle between Britain and France had an important impact on the relations between the French and English in the colonies.