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The Search for a Northwest Passage and Exploration of the Eastmain 1742 to 1749 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In the period 1742 to 1749, the British renewed their search for a northwest passage. Part of this involved exploring the « East Main » – the eastern shore of Hudson and James... Read more -
The Great Lakes 1654 to 1670 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In the period between 1654 and 1670, missionaries were the principal explorers in the Great Lakes area. This map shows expeditions covering all parts of the Great Lakes except... Read more -
The Iroquois Country 1654 to 1656 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Between 1654 and 1656, except for a few trader's agents, missionaries were the principal explorers in the Iroquois country (an area covering much of present-day southern... Read more -
The Western Interior 1731 to 1757 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Exploration in the period 1731 to 1757 was dominated by the rapid thrust of French exploration into the western interior of Canada, particularly by Pierre Gaultier de la... Read more -
British North America circa 1823 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Depicted on this map is British North America less than one hundred years after the fall of New France. It also shows the emergence of British influence prior to Confederation.... Read more -
New France circa 1740 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Depicted on this map is the extent of New France at its territorial height circa 1740 prior to its great territorial losses to British North America. Also shown on the map are... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1867 Canada Open Gov Dataset
This map shows the colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick united in a federal state. The provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick retain their established... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1867 to 1999 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Canada had a relatively small area when created in 1867, but it then expanded greatly to become, by area, the second largest country in the world. This map is a composite of 18... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1870 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory are acquired to form the Northwest Territories. The province of Manitoba is created. In 1877, boundaries of Manitoba are adjusted... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1871 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1871, British Columbia joins the federation as a province with the boundaries it attained in 1866. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1873 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1873, Prince Edward Island joins the Confederation as the seventh province. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1874 Canada Open Gov Dataset
New provisional boundaries are assigned to northern Ontario in 1874. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of boundaries... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1876 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The District of Keewatin is formed from part of the Northwest Territories in 1876. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1880 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1880, Canada acquires title to the Arctic Islands that become part of the Northwest Territories. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1881 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Manitoba is enlarged in 1881 by extending its boundaries westward, northward and eastward. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1882 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The provisional district of Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, Athabaska and Alberta are created in 1882. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1886 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The south-western boundary of Keewatin is adjusted in 1886 to conform to the boundaries of the districts created in 1882. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1889 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1889, Ontario is enlarged west to Lake of the Woods and north to the Albany River. The southwestern boundary of Keewatin is adjusted to conform with boundaries of the... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1895 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Ungava, Mackenzie, Yukon and Franklin are established in 1895 as additional districts in the Northwest Territories. The districts of Athabaska and Keewatin are enlarged.... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1897 Canada Open Gov Dataset
Boundaries are changed in 1897 for the districts of Franklin, Keewatin, Mackenzie, Ungava and Yukon. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two... Read more