Unit 1

Early Canada



Background Information

The map of Canada has changed dramatically since the early beginnings of Canada. Many changes have occurred, especially from 1667 to 1950.

Throughout this course, you will gain a better understanding of the Aboriginal groups who first lived in Canada and a better understanding of the French and British people who settled in Canada.

You will be asked to look at maps from various periods to see the changes in the formation of provinces and territories in Canada.


Activity

Complete the Map Activity chart by viewing the maps on the Canadian History website.


  1. Click Maps, then Development, and then click the various years.
      • For each year, pay attention to the French and British lands identified in the maps.
      • Identify the territories and provinces that you see in each time period.
      • The first two rows of the chart have been completed for you as examples.

  2. Download the document, Introduction Map Activity.
    Please save your work to a file on your desktop so you will have a copy to refer back to.

  3. Click on one of the links provided to download the document. 
        • You will then be able to view the Introduction Map Activity worksheet.

  4. When you have completed your activity, go to the next page.