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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 -
Territorial Evolution, 1898 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The District of Yukon is separated from the Northwest Territories to become Yukon Territory with the boundaries as assigned to the district in 1895. The boundaries of Quebec are... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1901 Canada Open Gov Dataset
The boundaries of Yukon Territory in 1901 are changed to those of today. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of boundaries... Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1905 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1905, Alberta and Saskatchewan are created as provinces with the boundaries they have today. The District of Keewatin is transferred back to the Northwest Territories. Read more -
Territorial Evolution, 1912 Canada Open Gov Dataset
In 1912, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec are extended northward. Canada’s long and diversified settlement history is reflected in the two distinct patterns of boundaries that... Read more