Timeline of Canadian history


This is a brief timeline of the history of Canada, comprising important social, economic, political, military, legal, and territorial changes and events in Canada and its predecessor states.

Prehistory

8th century

10th century

12th century

15th century

16th century

YearDateEventRef.
153424 JulyExplorer Jacques Cartier claims the Gaspé Peninsula for France.

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century