How did Canada's territory change over time?

After the French established New France, Britain gained control of Canada following their victory in the Seven Years' War in 1763. In 1867, the Canadian Confederation created a self-governing dominion within the British Empire.

Canada’s largest territorial expansion came in 1870 with the purchase of Rupert's Land, adding vast inland regions. This was followed by British Columbia joining in 1871, giving Canada access to the Pacific Ocean. In 1880, Britain transferred the remaining Arctic islands to Canada, further expanding its northern territory.

Over time, Canada gained increasing independence from Britain, formalized by the Statute of Westminster 1931 and later the Canada Act 1982. The final major territorial addition came in 1949, when Newfoundland and Labrador joined the country, completing its modern borders.

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