British Columbia Day Timeline

1996

British Columbia Day Act Gets Recognition

The first British Columbia Day is celebrated.

1974

British Columbia Day Act is Introduced in the Legislative Assembly

The purpose of the act is to recognize the contribution of key personalities to the development of British Columbia.

1871

British Columbia Becomes a Part of Canada

The province becomes the sixth one to join the Dominion of Canada.

1858

British Columbia Becomes a British Colony

After news of a gold rush emerges, the British decide to declare the region a colony.

1778

James Cook Arrives in British Columbia

James Cook, an English traveller, first sets foot in British Columbia, thereby paving the way for British rule in the region.