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18th century. 1787 – Cartographer David Thompson spent the winter with a band of Peigan encamped along the Bow River. He was the first recorded European to visit the area. 19th century. 1870 – The future site of Calgary becomes part of Canada and of the North-West Territories.
May 3, 2024 · 1882 - First sawmill on the Bow River. 1883 – The Canadian Pacific Railway reached the area and a rail station was constructed. 1884 – Calgary was officially incorporated as a town and elected its first mayor, George Murdoch. 1885 – Calgary Police Service established. 1886 – The Calgary Fire of 1886.
1 day ago · It linked Calgary to central and eastern Canada (1883) and to Vancouver (1886) on the west coast. Calgary was incorporated as a town in 1884 and as a city 10 years later, prior to the creation of the province of Alberta (1905).
- Brett Mcgillivray
Defined by its towering skyscrapers and convenient links to the nearby mountain resorts, Calgary has a long history which will fascinate any visitor. Before the arrival of the first European explorer in 1787, little was known about the indigenous peoples in this area.
Timeline of important dates and major events in the history of Calgary. Illustrated list of events and people from our today in history archives.
Mar 31, 2010 · Calgary was incorporated in 1884 as the first town in what is now the province of Alberta, receiving city status in 1894. Development. Calgary's economic growth was closely associated with the development of the ranching industry, and with the city's focal position as the chief transportation centre in Alberta.
History of Calgary. n 1875 a foot weary troop of North West Mounted Policemen topped the valley rim and. saw what they were looking for: two clean rivers, forests of spruce and Douglas Fir on. the shady north face, poplars tracking the river's edge. It was the ideal place to build a.
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