See also: 1862 in Canada, other events of 1863, 1864 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... This is a brief timeline of the history of Canada. ...

Events

• March 17 - U.S. gives notice of intent to abrogate reciprocity.
• December 7 - New Brunswick and Nova Scotia: the Chesapeake Incident.
• Militia Act for all males 18-60.

March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). ... See also Canadian-American Reciprocity Treaty of 1855. ... December 7 is the 341st day (342nd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope was restored) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Lieutenant Governor Herménégilde Chiasson Premier Bernard Lord (PC) Area 72 908 km² (8th) • Land 71 450 km² • Water 1 458 km² (2. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area 55,283 km² (12th) • Land 53,338 km² • Water 1,946 km² (3. ...

Births

• February 3 - James White, geographer
• May 19 - John A. Mathieson, Premier of PEI
• July 1 - William Stairs, explorer and soldier
• October 4 - Peter J. Veniot, Premier of New Brunswick
• October 10 - Louis Cyr, strongman
• November 14 - Edward Foster, fingerprint expert

February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... John Alexander Mathieson (May 19, 1863-January 7, 1947) was a Prince Edward Island politician and jurist. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... William Stairs William Grant Stairs (July 1, 1863 – June 9, 1892) was a Canadian explorer, soldier, and adventurer. ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ... Peter John Veniot (October 4, 1863-July 6, 1936) was a New Brunswick journalist and politician and the first Acadian premier of the province. ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... Louis Cyr, baptised Cyprien-Noé Cyr (October 10, 1863 – November 10, 1912) was a famous Canadian strongman. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ...

Deaths