Canada’s history might not be as long or as colourful as some other countries, but it does include some interesting tidbits of excitement and, as part of the New World, has had some unique adventures in exploration.
This Canadian timeline tries to include most of the more important events in our history – ranging from pre-European arrival to the Confederation of 1867.
How to use it:
I designed this particular timeline to be able to be used within a 3-ring binder or duotang, but feel that it can be used in a wall format or other creative idea just as effectively.
Each century has a two-page spread timeline. Place the line with a left and right side, hole punch, and add to your binder. (The ’50 of each century is in the middle of the page and actually has an arrow on each side. If this is confusing, feel free to use a black marker to fill in the section in the middle of the page to create a big, fat arrow.)
In between these pages, print out and cut off the top greyed portion of the event pages. Figure out which side of the time line that even belongs on and make the picture face forward while the book is opened to that time period. Hole punch appropriately and add to the binder.
Each event includes a title, an arrow to show the time frame, a short explanation of that event, and a graphic.
There are 28 events:
- First Nations
- Vikings
- John Cabot
- Jacques Cartier
- Martin Frobisher
- The Fur Trade
- Samuel de Champlain
- Founding Quebec City
- Native Wars
- Henry Hudson
- Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
- Hudson’s Bay Company
- Seven Years’ War
- The Great Explusion
- The Plains of Abraham
- The Treaty of Paris
- American Revolution
- James Cook
- The Underground Railroad
- The Constitutional Act of 1791
- Alex MacKenzie
- War of 1812
- Battle of Seven Oaks
- The 49th Parallel
- Rebellions of 1837
- Union Act
- Fraser Valley Gold Rush
- Confederation
Now available in my resources store for $4.99.
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Thank you SO much for posting this! I’ve been looking for something like this! Just what I needed! LOVE this website!
Great info. Lucky me I ran across your website by accident (stumbleupon).
I have book marked it for later!
Hi
Can you please tell me how many events are listed on your timeline? Thanks!
sure. 🙂 There are 28 events:
First Nations
Vikings
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Martin Frobisher
The Fur Trade
Samuel de Champlain
Founding Quebec City
Native Wars
Henry Hudson
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
Hudson’s Bay Company
Seven Years’ War
The Great Explusion
The Plains of Abraham
The Treaty of Paris
American Revolution
James Cook
The Underground Railroad
The Constitutional ACt of 1791
Alex MacKenzie
War of 1812
Battle of Seven Oaks
the 49th Parallel
Rebellions of 1837
Union Act
Fraser Valley Gold Rush
Confederation
Is it available in French?
I haven’t found anyone to officially translate for me as of yet, but if / when I do, I’ll be sure to put it up!!
What grade would this be good for?
I’d think ages 7+ up. I guess it depends on your kid! I added a picture and text to make it flexible for users. 🙂
How can I download it after I purchased it?
You should have gotten an email with the download information, I believe.
Hi, I just ordered something from your store and I received a confirmation email stating that I had paid for it. Sooooo how do I download it now?
You should have gotten an email right after your order went through. Let me see what’s going on. Sorry about the hassle. Thanks for understanding.
Hi, I’m just wondering how to purchase your materials. Thanks!
Hi Brigitte – if you click on the shop tab at the top of the page, you will find all of my products. 🙂
https://shop.thecanadianhomeschooler.com/
Hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by.
I am just wondering if this comes a PDF or word document and what font size is used? My son is visually impaired so he needs a larger sized font, I am curious if that could be done.
Thanks
Hi Melodie,
This comes as a PDF file. The font is size 18. What size does he need? It might change the layout if we resize it larger, but let me know and we can see what happens.