British North America - British North America Colonies

British North America Colonies

The colonies that existed before the signing of the 1846 Oregon Treaty:

  • Province of Canada — (previously Upper Canada and Lower Canada)
  • Newfoundland
  • Nova Scotia
  • New Brunswick
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Rupert's Land
  • Columbia District/Oregon Country (shared with the United States)

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