A brief history of Canada
30,000 – 15,000 BC
1534 - 1542
1759
1931
1982
1497
1608
1867
1608
Samuel de Champlain founds the city of Quebec, establishing a key French settlement.
1931
The Statute of Westminster grants Canada legislative autonomy from the UK.
30,000 – 15,000 BC
Arrival of the first inhabitants (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) in Canada via the Bering Strait.
1534 - 1542
Jacques Cartier explores and claims Canada for France.
1982
Canada adopts a new Constitution, becoming fully independent.
1759
The British win the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, taking control of New France.
1497
John Cabot claims the Atlantic coast of Canada for England
1867
Canada becomes a confederation under the British North America Act.
A brief history of Canada
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A brief history of Canada
30,000 – 15,000 BC
1534 - 1542
1759
1931
1982
1497
1608
1867
1608
Samuel de Champlain founds the city of Quebec, establishing a key French settlement.
1931
The Statute of Westminster grants Canada legislative autonomy from the UK.
30,000 – 15,000 BC
Arrival of the first inhabitants (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) in Canada via the Bering Strait.
1534 - 1542
Jacques Cartier explores and claims Canada for France.
1982
Canada adopts a new Constitution, becoming fully independent.
1759
The British win the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, taking control of New France.
1497
John Cabot claims the Atlantic coast of Canada for England
1867
Canada becomes a confederation under the British North America Act.