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See also: 1823 in Canada, other events of 1824, 1825 in Canada.

Events from the year 1824 in Canada.

[edit] Events

• The first Welland Canal is begun, partly in response to American initiatives in the Erie Canal.
• Russians begin exploration of mainland that leads to discovery of Nushagak, Kuskokwim, Yukon, and Koyokuk Rivers.
• William Lyon Mackenzie establishes the Colonial Advocate.
• First Lachine Canal near Montreal is completed.

[edit] Births

• January 4 - Peter Mitchell, politician, Minister and a Father of Confederation (d.1899)
• March 14 - John Robson, journalist, politician and Premier of British Columbia (d.1892)

[edit] Full date unknown

• Edward Whelan, journalist and politician (d.1867)

[edit] Deaths