1700

1701

Permanent peace is established with the Iroquois.

War of the Spanish Succession in Europe

1713

Treaty of Utrecht cedes Newfoundland to the English.

1721

Fire in Montreal destroys 125 houses. New building codes are enacted to promote building in stone.

1726

Fire in Quebec City leads to new building codes.

1731

La Vérendryes explores the area west of Lake Superior.

1737

There is a food shortage in Canada. People starve.

1738

Famine in Quebec

1744

Famine in Quebec.

1749

Peter Kalm, the Swedish botanist visits New France.

1751

Famine in Quebec

Over the next few years iron stoves begin to replace fireplaces for cooking.

1757

1759

Battle of Quebec