1749 in Canada

1749 in Canada

"See also:"
1748 in Canada,
other events of 1749,
1750 in Canada and the
Timeline of Canadian history.

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Events

* Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, is founded by British General Edward Cornwallis to counter French presence at Louisbourg.
* La Vérendrye was awarded the cross of Saint Louis, in honour of his career.

Deaths

* Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye on December 5


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