1787 in Canada

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Events from the year 1787 in Canada.

[edit] Events

• HBC David Thompson wintered with Piegans on Bow River.
• Prince William Henry (future William IV) lands at Quebec.
• At an investigation into judicial abuses, it is stated that one judge takes wine to excess, before taking his seat on the Bench; and that another habitually disregards the pertinent French law and applies the law of England.
• Toronto Purchase

[edit] Births

• February 10 - John McDonald, businessman and political figure (d.1860)
• February 12 - Norbert Provencher, clergyman, missionary and Bishop (d.1853)

[edit] Deaths