1863 in Canada - Definition

See also: 1862 in Canada, other events of 1863, 1864 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history.

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.

Arts and Literature

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

Deaths