Awarded Canada’s highest honour, the Victoria cross. The VC has been awarded to 96 Canadians since 1854.
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Sir Leonard Tilley
Sir Leonard Tilley
A father of Confederation from New Brunswick who suggested the term Dominion of Canada in 1864. He also inspired the phrase From Sea to Sea.
1497 – John Cabot
1497 – John Cabot
John Cabot expedition. First person to draw maps of Canada's East coast.
Pierre de Monts & Samuel de Champlain
Pierre de Monts & Samuel de Champlain
In 1604 established the first European settlements north of Florida.
King George III of England
King George III of England
Territorial rights were guaranteed through the royal proclamation of 1763. Established the basis for negotiating treaties with the newcomers.