Confederation
Canada officially became a country on this date in 1867.
What is July 1, 1867?
This railway connected eastern and Western Canada.
What is the Canadian Pacific Railway?
Canada fought alongside Britain in this war from 1914 to 1918.
What was World War I?
This event united four colonies into one country.
What is Canadian Confederation?
This Metis leader led the Red River Resistance.
Who was Louis Riel?
This famous battle in 1917 became a symbol of Canadian achievement.
What is the Battle of Vimy Ridge?
This politician is often called the "Father of confederation" and Canada's first Prime Minister.
Who was John A. Macdonald?
This province confederated in 1870 after the Red River Resistance.
What is Manitoba?
Canada again went to war in 1939 during this global conflict.
What is World War II?
These were the first four original provinces in confederation.
What are Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick?
Settlers moved west to farm on these large opes grasslands.
What are the Prairies?
This day observed on November 11 honours Canadians who served in wars and conflicts.
What is Remembrance Day?