Territorial Evolution of Canada, 1667 to 1873

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a collection of 15 maps showing the evolution of Canadian territory from the state of the European colonies in North America as of 1667, to when Prince Edward Island entered confederation in 1873. These maps represent the state of territorial evolution for particular years in which historically noteworthy events triggered territorial changes.

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contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
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data_dictionary ["boundaries"]
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open_canada_date_published 1969-01-11 00:00:00
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title_fr Évolution territoriale du Canada, 1667 à 1873
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