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Originally, Canada was home to the First Nations, who each had their own names for the land. However, they did not have a concept of property possession and country in the same way as later European explorers and settlers.
Then, along came the settlers, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, etc. They landed first in present-day Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Quebec, and gradually worked their way eastwards.
Parts of Canada were originally called New France, New Britain, and Nova Scotia (New Scotland).
The name "Canada" is believed to come from the Saint-Lawrence Iroquoian word "kanata," meaning "village. Legend says that when Cartier asked the name of the local place, the natives thought he meant the word for village.
Before Canada became an independent country, it was divided into New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Upper Canada (Ontario), and Lower Canada (Quebec). Newfoundland remained a separate British colony even after Confederation, and did not join Canada until after World War II.
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∙ 10y agoLike many places in the world, Canada has been visited or settled by people from many other places. It has also been under the political control of other nations. Each of these agents has named Canada, or parts of it, based on their own associations between what they find here and aspects of their own cultures.
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What was Canada Day called before Canada day?
Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day.
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.
What was Air Canada called before it was called Air Canada?
The former name of Air Canada was Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA). Additionally, Air Canada purchased Canadian Airways in 2001.
What used to be the name for Canada Day?
Well, in most places they have big celebrations with face painting and stuff, and there is fireworks!
Where in Canada is Nuvant?
There is no city called "Nuvant" in Canada.
What was air Canada called before ot was called air Canada?
Trans Canada Airlines.
What were Canada geese called before Canada was discovered?
geese or geese from the north
What was Canada Day called before Canada day?
Canada Day used to be known as Dominion Day.
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.
What was Air Canada called before it was called Air Canada?
The former name of Air Canada was Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA). Additionally, Air Canada purchased Canadian Airways in 2001.
What did Ontario used to be called?
Before 1867 Ontario was called Canada West
What was Canada called before the civil war?
British North America
What is different from dominion day and Canada day?
Same thing. Before Canada Day it was called Dominion Day.
What used to be the name for Canada Day?
Well, in most places they have big celebrations with face painting and stuff, and there is fireworks!
What was cananda day called before 1867?
Before 1867, Canada was divided into upper and lower Canada. In lower Canada most of the people were French. In upper Canada most of the people were British. But on July first, 1867 upper and lower Canada joined confederation to become Canada, This is why we celebrate Canada day on July first :)
Before the declaration of independence were the 13 colonies called Canada?
No, they were seperate colonies with their own names. The Canada's (Upper and Lower Canada) were the only colonies bearing that name.
What did Canada into two provinces?
if you mean when did Canada have 2 different territories before it became a country, it was called Upper and Lower Canada, which then later split into different territories which were called "provinces", this you can read up on in your local library.
