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Hace 3 días · In 1845, during the reign of Queen Victoria, May 24, the queen’s birthday, was declared a holiday in Canada. After Victoria’s death in 1901, an act of the Canadian Parliament established Victoria Day as a legal holiday, to be celebrated on May 24 (or on May 25 when May 24 fell on a Sunday).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Hace 5 días · Below are some recommended print indexes and databases for research in Canadian History. For other databases, check the Article and Research Databases tab on the library website. Key Resources. America: History and Life (EBSCO) Canadian Periodicals Index Quarterly (CPI.Q) Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA) Complete (ProQuest)
Hace 1 día · Canada, the second largest country in the world in area, occupying roughly the northern two-fifths of the continent of North America. Despite Canada’s great size, it is one of the world’s most sparsely populated countries. It has crafted what many consider to be a model multicultural society.
Hace 1 día · Quebec, city, port, and capital of Quebec province, Canada. One of the oldest cities in Canada—having celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008—Quebec city has old-world character and charm. It is the only remaining walled city in North America north of Mexico and was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.
Hace 2 días · The military history of Canada comprises centuries of conflict within the territory, and interventions by the Canadian military in conflicts and peacekeeping missions worldwide. For millenia, the area comprising modern Canada saw sporadic conflicts among Indigenous peoples .
Hace 20 horas · Their history dates to the mid-17th century. When Europeans first arrived to Canada they relied on Aboriginal peoples for fur trading skills and survival. To ensure alliances, relationships between European fur traders and Aboriginal women were often consolidated through marriage. [106]
Hace 20 horas · The first recorded Irish presence in the area of present-day Canada dates from 1536, when Irish fishermen from Cork traveled to Newfoundland. 17th century. The French were the first Europeans to establish a continuous presence in what is now Canada.
