History Of British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost province in Canada. Originally politically constituted as a pair of British colonies, British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation on July 20, 1871.
Read more about History Of British Columbia: Early History (until 1774), Early European Explorations (1774-1788), Early European Settlements (1788-1790s), Late British Expeditions (1790s-1821), From Fur Trade Districts To Colonies (1821-1858), Colonial British Columbia (1858-1871), Entry Into Canada (1871-1900), 20th Century, First Nations
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