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It was a colony of England. It was part of a region called British North America until 1858, at which time Queen Victoria made it into a crown colony, and gave it the name British Columbia.
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Which capital city is named after Queen Victoria in Canada?
Victoria, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, and Regina, the capital of the Canadian province Saskatchewan, were both named for Queen Victoria. "Regina" is the Latin word for queen.
What was Canada called under british rule?
Even under British rule, Canada was called Canada. Even before it was united from coast to coast, there were two colonies called Upper and Lower Canada.
Was Canada created in 1867 with the Canada act?
No. The Confederation of Canada was created by the British North American Act of 1867. Before that there was a province of Canada.
Canada's national anthem before o canada?
Before the National Anthem we used the British Royal Anthem. God Save the King.
How long has Ottawa been the capital of Canada?
No it wasn't, Kingston was the capital before Ottawa!
Where does the Columbia river begin?
The Columbia River flows from British Columbia, through Washington State and then creates the border between Washington and Oregon before flowing into the Pacific Ocean The river rises in the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state of Oregon before emptying into the Pacific Ocean.
How long do you have to live with a guy before you are considered common law married in British Columbia Canada?
Thirty days.
What was Washington before it became a state?
before Washington became a state, it was part of Columbia, and called the "district of Columbia" That is also what D.C. stands for.
What are the ratings and certificates for Dead Before Dawn 3D - 2012?
Dead Before Dawn 3D - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: Canada:14A (British Columbia) Germany:16 USA:R
Is Vancouver in Washington or Oregon?
Its in neither. Its on the lower left corner of Canada *Actually there are two cities that share the name of Vancouver. One of which is in British Columbia and the other one is in Washington State. In fact Vancouver Washington was established some thirty years before Vancouver British Columbia was. *
Which capital city is named after Queen Victoria in Canada?
Victoria, the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia, and Regina, the capital of the Canadian province Saskatchewan, were both named for Queen Victoria. "Regina" is the Latin word for queen.
Who was president of Columbia University before he became President of the US?
Eisenhower
Did Alaska become a US State before Canada became a country?
NO, Canada became a country hundreds of years before Alaska became a part of the United States of America.
Did Canada join the Commonwealth before or after it became self-governing?
Canada joined the Commonwealth after it became self-governing.
What does b.c.mean?
British Columbia? That's the only BC I know
Who did Canada get independence from?
Canada was originally a british colony before it got indipendance
What Canadian provinces existed before Alberta became a province?
Alberta was created as Canada's eighth province on September 1, 1905. Saskatchewan was created as Canada's ninth province on the same day. Canada was created by the British North America Act on July 1, 1867. Canada's four original provinces were Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Manitoba was created on July 15, 1870. British Columbia joined Confederation on July 20, 1871. Prince Edward Island joined Confederation on July 1, 1873.
