Until this great work is completed, our dominion is little more than a geographical expression - Sir John A. Macdonald

Travel through the eras of  history and the development of the various nations that make up Canada today.

The prehistory period of Canada refers to pre-1492 AD. This is a arbitrary date chosen which reflects the impact of European influence, technology, culture, and settlement on the Americas. This period starts with the arrival of people in the America's and their expansion and development throughout almost every area of Canada. The various different cultures which from the mosaic of cultural development among these different people is represented by the native bands, nations or groups as defined by the navigation bar to the left.

Please explore each of these groups by clicking on their names.