rulers
The first President, critical in creating the American republic and establishing early relations with British North America
George Washington
The United States declared war on Great Britain, partly to invade and potentially annex British North America (Canada), resulting in battles at Queenston Heights, York (Toronto), and Chateauguay
War of 1812
The first President of the United States and a central figure in the American Revolution
George Washington
The official residence and workplace of the U.S. President, completed in 1800
The White House
America’s first national park, holding half the world's geothermal features, including Old Faithful
Yellowstone national park
Served 12 years, leading the U.S. through the Great Depression and WWII, and pledged to defend Canada
Franklin. D Roosevelt
Conflict between Britain and France for control of North America
Seven years war
A towering figure in the American civil rights movement
Martin Luther King Jr
A 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, often considered a global icon of American industry
Empire state building
Canada’s first national park (1885), famous for turquoise lakes like Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and Rocky Mountain views
Banff national park
President who engaged in trade talks with Canada, reflecting the evolving economic relationship
William Howard Taft
American forces under Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery attempted to seize Quebec to win the province from British control
American Revolutionary War - Invasion of Canada
The first American President to make an official visit to Canada, in 1936
Franklin D Roosevelt
A significant modern monument located at the site of the former World Trade Center
National September 11 Memorial
A massive, iconic canyon providing breathtaking views of geological history
Grand Canyon National Park
The first Prime Minister and primary architect of the Canadian Confederation in 1867, who protected Canadian interests against American economic pressure
Sir John A. Macdonald
American irregular forces ("Patriot Hunters") launched raids into Upper and Lower Canada following rebellions in 1837
Patriot war
whose likeness is on the $100 bill
Benjamin Franklin
A notable piece of modern architecture designed by Studio Gang in 2013
WMS Boathouse at Clark Park
Famous for granite cliffs like El Capitan, towering waterfalls, and giant sequoias
Yosemite National Park
A key Father of Confederation, crucial for bringing French Canada into the new nation
Sir George-Étienne Cartier
A violent dispute over the transfer of Rupert's Land to Canada
Red River Resistance
A key figure in the women's suffrage movement
Susan B. Anthony
A landmark hotel dominating the city skyline and one of the most photographed hotels in the world
Le Château Frontenac
Offers pristine forests, alpine meadows, and rugged mountains, bordering Canada
Glacier National Park