Timeline of Canada

First Ever Sightings of America

986

Bjarni Herjólfsson was the first person to ever sight America, which he did in 986 AD.

First British Person Comes to Canada

1497

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.

First French Person Comes to Canada

1534

While Cartier was in Canada, he heard the Iroqian word for village, Kanata. He decided to call the country, Canada.

The fortress is built

1608

In 1608, Champlain built a fortress at what is now Quebec City.

The Jesuits come to Canada (New France)

1611

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

1642

In 1642, Montreal is founded by Paul de Chomedey, which was called Ville-Marie back then.

Attack on the Wendat

1648

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

1669

In 1669, the European explorers first discover Lake Erie.

First European to see Niagara Falls

1678

In 1678, Louis Hennepin is the first European to see Niagara Falls.

The Great Peace is Signed

1701

France and 40 first nations groups signed a treaty that ended all conflicts at that time.

Queen Anne's War

Period: 1702 to 1713

Queen Anne's War Ends

1713

This battle between Britain and France had an important impact on the relations between the French and English in the colonies.