what's inside: history of canada

 

Explored and developed by a diverse group of immigrants, Canada boasts a fascinating history. Find out about Canadian history in these detailed articles.

Battles & Revolutions

Canada may not seem like a warring nation, but it had its share of important battles and revolutions. Learn about them in these articles. See more »

General History

For an overall picture of the development of Canadian history, explore the articles in the General Canadian history section. See more »

Important Figures

Who were the most important figures in Canadian history, and what did they accomplish? Read stories of the most significant Canadian figures in these articles. See more »

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Earl Of Selkirk

Selkirk, Thomas Douglas, Fifth Earl of (1771–1820), a Scottish colonizer who helped settle landless Scottish and Irish farmers in Canada.

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Hudson's Bay Company

Hudson's Bay Company, a Canadian retailing corporation. It is one of the oldest continuously operating commercial enterprises in the world, and its 325-year history is inseparable from that of the exploration of British North America and the growth of Canada.

History of British Columbia

Archeologists believe that the area that is now British Columbia was inhabited as early as 8000 B.C., by prehistoric people whose ancestors had migrated from Asia at a time when a land bridge connected Asia and North America.