Portal: History of Canada
Welcome to the History of Canada Portal. This portal offers a structured entry point into the major eras, events, people, and developments that shaped Canada from pre-contact Indigenous civilizations to the modern era.
Overview
Canada’s history spans thousands of years, beginning with Indigenous nations and evolving through French and British colonization, Confederation in 1867, and its rise as a modern democratic state.
Major Historical Eras
- Pre-contact history – Indigenous societies, cultures, and nations
- New France (1534–1763)
- British North America (1763–1867)
- Confederation and nation-building (1867–1914)
- World Wars and interwar period
- Post-war expansion (1945–1982)
- Modern era (1982–present)
Key Historical Articles
- Indigenous peoples in Canada
- New France
- Treaty of Paris (1763)
- War of 1812
- Canadian Confederation
- Statute of Westminster 1931
- Constitution Act, 1982
- Prime Ministers of Canada
Important Historical Figures
Did You Know?
- Indigenous peoples lived in what is now Canada for over 10,000 years.
- The name “Canada” comes from the Iroquoian word kanata (“village” or “settlement”).
- Canada became fully independent with the Constitution Act of 1982.
Image Gallery
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Fathers of Confederation, 1867
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New France map
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Canadian forces in WWI
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Signing of the Constitution Act, 1982
