HMCS Rainbow
Ontario, CanadaRCN cruiser HMCS Rainbow arrives at Esquimalt, B.C. after becoming the first Canadian ship to sail around South America by the Strait of Magellan.
Large-Scale Trench Raid
Ontario, CanadaA large-scale trench raid at night (November 16-17) by Canadian troops serves as a blueprint for how future raids should be conduced.
Canadian Pirate Hanged
Ontario, CanadaConvicted in Canada's first piracy trial, Edward Jordan was hanged in Halifax.
Battle of Gallipoli, Turkey
Ontario, CanadaThe Newfoundland Regiment was among the last to be evacuated (December 19-20) from Suvla Bay after the disastrous Battle of Gallipoli, Turkey.
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Ontario, CanadaThe Royal Canadian Dragoons and the Royal Canadian Regiment were formed.
Flanders
Ontario, CanadaAs Christmas approached, soldiers of the Canadian Corps suffered through a cold, wet winter in Flanders.
Constitutional Act
Ontario, CanadaBritain's Constitutional Act created Upper and Lower Canada and set the stage for rebellion.
1916 – Bgr. John Sinton
Ontario, CanadaBrigadier John Sinton was awarded the Victoria Cross for tending to casualties while suffering severe bullet wounds during the Turkish siege of Cut-el-Almara at the Orah Ruins in Mesopotamia.
1916 – Spanbroekmolen salient, Belgium
Ontario, CanadaThe 6th Canadian Brigade (2nd Division) conducted a raid in the Spanbroekmolen salient in Belgium.
1916 – Enemy Line Cratered
Ontario, CanadaBritish troops detonated explosives under the enemy line, creating a series of craters near St. Eloi, Belgium.
London Naval Treaty
Ontario, CanadaU.S., Britain and Japan signed the London Naval Treaty in which they agreed to restrict tonnages of warships.
Battle of Cut Knife
Ontario, CanadaIn the Battle of Cut Knife, Chief Poundmaker's Cree warriors dealt Canadian troops their last defeat of the Northwest Rebellion.
Royal Canadian Navy
Ontario, CanadaThe Royal Canadian Navy was established.
Ypres Salient
Ontario, CanadaThe Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry helped prevent a German break-through in the Ypres Salient.
Procter vs. Tecumseh
Ontario, CanadaMaj.-Gen. Henry Procter and Tecumseh were forced to end a 10-day siege at Fort Meigs in Ohio.
Neutral in U.S. Civil War
Ontario, CanadaQueen Victoria asked her subjects to remain neutral in the U.S. Civil War.
Festubert, France
Ontario, CanadaCanadians launched initial attacks at Festubert, France.
Franklin in Northwest Passage
Ontario, CanadaJohn Franklin departed England in search of the Northwest Passage.
S.S. Komagata Maru
Ontario, CanadaS.S. Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver, but 352 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu refugees from India were turned away.
1813, May 27th – Burlington Heights
Ontario, CanadaThe British retreated to Burlington Heights Ontario, abandoning Fort Erie on May 27th, 1813.
1902, May 31st – Boer War
Ontario, CanadaOn May 31st the Boer War ended. Canada's contribution: $3 million and 7,368 troops.
Battle of Courcelette
Ontario, CanadaCorporal Leo Clarke led an attack to clear the enemy at the Battle of Courcelette. A counterattack was repelled by his exceptional bravery. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for […]
Battle of Lake Erie
Ontario, CanadaThe Americans gained control of the upper Great Lakes after they defeated the British at the Battle of Lake Erie.
Plains of Abraham
Ontario, CanadaGeneral James Wolfe led the British in an attack against the French, led by General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm at the Plains of Abraham. Both generals died from their wounds sustained […]
Canada En-Route to the Nile
Ontario, CanadaThe first overseas expedition by Canadians began as several hundred boatmen departed Canada en-route to Egypt to take part in the Nile Expedition.
1762, September 15th – Signal Hill
Ontario, CanadaSeptember 15th,1762: The British defeated the French at Signal Hill in St. John's in the last battle of the Seven Years' War.
7th Governor-General
Ontario, CanadaSir John Hamilton Gordon, 7th Earl of Aberdeen, was sworn in as Canada's 7th Governor-General.
Sulva Bay
Ontario, CanadaThe Newfoundland Regiment landed (September 19-20) at Sulva Bay, on the western side of the Gallipoli Peninsula.
‘Got Loaded’ at Quebec City
Ontario, CanadaThe long process of loading men, animals and equipment into transport ships for overseas duty began at Quebec City.
30K Departed to Europe
Ontario, CanadaMore than 30,000 men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force departed en-route to Europe, the largest convoy ever to sail from Canada.
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Ontario, CanadaKing George III issued the Royal Proclamation of 1763 which announced the new administrative structure for British North America as the Treaty of Paris went into effect, nullifying the government […]
Piper James Richardson
Ontario, CanadaPrivate James Richardson stood in full view of the enemy, playing his bagpipes as his company attacked Regina Trench, which inspired the men to capture their objective. He then helped […]
Frog Lake Massacre
Ontario, CanadaRound the Sky, Bad Arrow, Miserable Man, Iron Body and Little Bear were tried in Battleford, Saskatchewan for their involvement in the Frog Lake Massacre. They were all found guilty […]
Brock at Queenston
Ontario, CanadaBritish Major-General Sir Isaac Brock was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Battle of Cook’s Mills
Ontario, CanadaThe Americans defeated the British in the Battle of Cook's Mills, the penultimate engagement fought on Canadian soli during the War of 1812. The victory was short-lived, however, as the […]
Royal Mint in Ottawa
Ontario, CanadaA proclamation announces the creation of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint.
Hamilton Football
Ontario, CanadaThe Hamilton Foot Ball Club was formed.
HMCS Rainbow
Ontario, CanadaRCN cruiser HMCS Rainbow arrives at Esquimalt, B.C. after becoming the first Canadian ship to sail around South America by the Strait of Magellan.
The Battle of Ancre
Ontario, CanadaThe Battle of Ancre, November 13 - 18, 1916, the final large British attack of the Battle of the Somme, results in a British victory.
Large-Scale Trench Raid
Ontario, CanadaA large-scale trench raid at night (November 16-17) by Canadian troops serves as a blueprint for how future raids should be conduced.
Canadian Pirate Hanged
Ontario, CanadaConvicted in Canada's first piracy trial, Edward Jordan was hanged in Halifax.
Battle of Gallipoli, Turkey
Ontario, CanadaThe Newfoundland Regiment was among the last to be evacuated (December 19-20) from Suvla Bay after the disastrous Battle of Gallipoli, Turkey.
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Ontario, CanadaThe Royal Canadian Dragoons and the Royal Canadian Regiment were formed.
Flanders
Ontario, CanadaAs Christmas approached, soldiers of the Canadian Corps suffered through a cold, wet winter in Flanders.
Constitutional Act
Ontario, CanadaBritain's Constitutional Act created Upper and Lower Canada and set the stage for rebellion.
1917 – Vimy Bombardment Began
Ontario, CanadaThe preparatory artillery bombardment for the assault on Vimy Ridge, France, began.
1917 – Vimy Ridge
Ontario, Canada100,000 soldiers fought in the four-day battle for Vimy Ridge, marking the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together side by side.
London Naval Treaty
Ontario, CanadaU.S., Britain and Japan signed the London Naval Treaty in which they agreed to restrict tonnages of warships.
Battle of Cut Knife
Ontario, CanadaIn the Battle of Cut Knife, Chief Poundmaker's Cree warriors dealt Canadian troops their last defeat of the Northwest Rebellion.
Fresnoy
Ontario, CanadaNearly 500 Germans were captured as Canadians attacked at Fresnoy, east of Vimy Ridge.
Royal Canadian Navy
Ontario, CanadaThe Royal Canadian Navy was established.
Ypres Salient
Ontario, CanadaThe Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry helped prevent a German break-through in the Ypres Salient.
Procter vs. Tecumseh
Ontario, CanadaMaj.-Gen. Henry Procter and Tecumseh were forced to end a 10-day siege at Fort Meigs in Ohio.
Neutral in U.S. Civil War
Ontario, CanadaQueen Victoria asked her subjects to remain neutral in the U.S. Civil War.
Festubert, France
Ontario, CanadaCanadians launched initial attacks at Festubert, France.
Franklin in Northwest Passage
Ontario, CanadaJohn Franklin departed England in search of the Northwest Passage.
S.S. Komagata Maru
Ontario, CanadaS.S. Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver, but 352 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu refugees from India were turned away.
1813, May 27th – Burlington Heights
Ontario, CanadaThe British retreated to Burlington Heights Ontario, abandoning Fort Erie on May 27th, 1813.
1902, May 31st – Boer War
Ontario, CanadaOn May 31st the Boer War ended. Canada's contribution: $3 million and 7,368 troops.
Battle of Courcelette
Ontario, CanadaCorporal Leo Clarke led an attack to clear the enemy at the Battle of Courcelette. A counterattack was repelled by his exceptional bravery. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for […]
Battle of Lake Erie
Ontario, CanadaThe Americans gained control of the upper Great Lakes after they defeated the British at the Battle of Lake Erie.
Plains of Abraham
Ontario, CanadaGeneral James Wolfe led the British in an attack against the French, led by General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm at the Plains of Abraham. Both generals died from their wounds sustained […]
Canada En-Route to the Nile
Ontario, CanadaThe first overseas expedition by Canadians began as several hundred boatmen departed Canada en-route to Egypt to take part in the Nile Expedition.
1762, September 15th – Signal Hill
Ontario, CanadaSeptember 15th,1762: The British defeated the French at Signal Hill in St. John's in the last battle of the Seven Years' War.
7th Governor-General
Ontario, CanadaSir John Hamilton Gordon, 7th Earl of Aberdeen, was sworn in as Canada's 7th Governor-General.
Sulva Bay
Ontario, CanadaThe Newfoundland Regiment landed (September 19-20) at Sulva Bay, on the western side of the Gallipoli Peninsula.
‘Got Loaded’ at Quebec City
Ontario, CanadaThe long process of loading men, animals and equipment into transport ships for overseas duty began at Quebec City.
30K Departed to Europe
Ontario, CanadaMore than 30,000 men of the Canadian Expeditionary Force departed en-route to Europe, the largest convoy ever to sail from Canada.
Royal Proclamation of 1763
Ontario, CanadaKing George III issued the Royal Proclamation of 1763 which announced the new administrative structure for British North America as the Treaty of Paris went into effect, nullifying the government […]
Piper James Richardson
Ontario, CanadaPrivate James Richardson stood in full view of the enemy, playing his bagpipes as his company attacked Regina Trench, which inspired the men to capture their objective. He then helped […]
Frog Lake Massacre
Ontario, CanadaRound the Sky, Bad Arrow, Miserable Man, Iron Body and Little Bear were tried in Battleford, Saskatchewan for their involvement in the Frog Lake Massacre. They were all found guilty […]
Brock at Queenston
Ontario, CanadaBritish Major-General Sir Isaac Brock was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Battle of Cook’s Mills
Ontario, CanadaThe Americans defeated the British in the Battle of Cook's Mills, the penultimate engagement fought on Canadian soli during the War of 1812. The victory was short-lived, however, as the […]
Royal Mint in Ottawa
Ontario, CanadaA proclamation announces the creation of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint.
Hamilton Football
Ontario, CanadaThe Hamilton Foot Ball Club was formed.
Victoria Cross at Passchendaele
Ontario, CanadaSergeant Colin Barron and Private James Robertson earn the Victorai Cross for actions in the Battle of Passchendaele.
HMCS Rainbow
Ontario, CanadaRCN cruiser HMCS Rainbow arrives at Esquimalt, B.C. after becoming the first Canadian ship to sail around South America by the Strait of Magellan.
The Battle of Ancre
Ontario, CanadaThe Battle of Ancre, November 13 - 18, 1916, the final large British attack of the Battle of the Somme, results in a British victory.
Large-Scale Trench Raid
Ontario, CanadaA large-scale trench raid at night (November 16-17) by Canadian troops serves as a blueprint for how future raids should be conduced.
Canadian Pirate Hanged
Ontario, CanadaConvicted in Canada's first piracy trial, Edward Jordan was hanged in Halifax.
Battle of Gallipoli, Turkey
Ontario, CanadaThe Newfoundland Regiment was among the last to be evacuated (December 19-20) from Suvla Bay after the disastrous Battle of Gallipoli, Turkey.
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Ontario, CanadaThe Royal Canadian Dragoons and the Royal Canadian Regiment were formed.
Flanders
Ontario, CanadaAs Christmas approached, soldiers of the Canadian Corps suffered through a cold, wet winter in Flanders.
Constitutional Act
Ontario, CanadaBritain's Constitutional Act created Upper and Lower Canada and set the stage for rebellion.
1918 – John McCrae died
Ontario, CanadaLieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, author of "In Flanders Fields", died of pneumonia and meningitis in Boulogne, France.
1918 – Germans Attacked Arras
Ontario, CanadaThe British front between saint Quentin and Arras in France was attacked by the entire German army.
1918 – Victoria Cross at Moreuil Wood
Ontario, CanadaIn a cavalry charge at Moreuil Wood, France, Lieutenant Gordon Flowerdew ordered an attack on two lines of German infantry, causing heavy casualties and forced the enemy to retire. Flowerdew […]
London Naval Treaty
Ontario, CanadaU.S., Britain and Japan signed the London Naval Treaty in which they agreed to restrict tonnages of warships.
Battle of Cut Knife
Ontario, CanadaIn the Battle of Cut Knife, Chief Poundmaker's Cree warriors dealt Canadian troops their last defeat of the Northwest Rebellion.
Fresnoy
Ontario, CanadaNearly 500 Germans were captured as Canadians attacked at Fresnoy, east of Vimy Ridge.
Royal Canadian Navy
Ontario, CanadaThe Royal Canadian Navy was established.
Ypres Salient
Ontario, CanadaThe Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry helped prevent a German break-through in the Ypres Salient.
Procter vs. Tecumseh
Ontario, CanadaMaj.-Gen. Henry Procter and Tecumseh were forced to end a 10-day siege at Fort Meigs in Ohio.
Neutral in U.S. Civil War
Ontario, CanadaQueen Victoria asked her subjects to remain neutral in the U.S. Civil War.
Festubert, France
Ontario, CanadaCanadians launched initial attacks at Festubert, France.
Franklin in Northwest Passage
Ontario, CanadaJohn Franklin departed England in search of the Northwest Passage.
S.S. Komagata Maru
Ontario, CanadaS.S. Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver, but 352 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu refugees from India were turned away.
1813, May 27th – Burlington Heights
Ontario, CanadaThe British retreated to Burlington Heights Ontario, abandoning Fort Erie on May 27th, 1813.
1902, May 31st – Boer War
Ontario, CanadaOn May 31st the Boer War ended. Canada's contribution: $3 million and 7,368 troops.