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2473 A0079 Archives of Manitoba     Canada Was Divided Into Upper And Lower Canada, By The Constitutional Act Of 1791, To Allow Both English And French To Maintain Their Heritages And Traditions Of Government. John Graves Simcoe, A Revolutionary War Veteran, Was Selected Lieutenant Governor Of The New Province Of Upper Canada. His Induction Was Celebrated On July 18, 1892 At Kingston. The Executive Council Met In A Small Building Which Had Been Moved Across The Ice To Kingston Several Winter Before From Carleton Island (Now New York State). The Building Was Saved Because Of Its Historic Interest And Was Later Restored At Upper Canada Village Near Morrisburg. Lieutenant Governor Simcoe On A Horse, Is Seen In Full Dress Receiving A Salute From An Honour Guard Of Northumberland Fusiliers Outside Navy Hall, His Office And Residence. On September 17, 1792, The First Parliament Opened In Freemason'S Hall, Adjoining Wilson'S Tavern. It Continued Met There Until 1795 When It Moved To York (Now Toronto)  Buildings ▪ Costumes ▪ Events ▪ Flags ▪ History ▪ Houses ▪ Military ▪ Parliament ▪ Politics 1792
2467 A0079 Archives of Manitoba     Captain George Vancouver Surveying English Bay Near Entrance To Burrard Inlet. Here A Century Later A City Was Named After Him "Vancouver". He Returned To England In 1795. It Was Not Until The1858 Cariboo Gold Rush And The Coming Ot The Railroad That Settlers Began Streaming Into The Area And In 1886 The City Of Vancouver Was Incorpoated  Boats ▪ Exploration ▪ Personalities ▪ Uniforms 1792
2474 A0079 Archives of Manitoba     First Parliament Of Lower Canada Seen In This Photo Was A Turbulent Affair. Note The Upturned Chairs And The Papers On The Floor.There Was Friction Between The English And French Representatives Over The Official Use Of The French Language. Bilingualism Was Recognized In Fact But Did Not Achieve Full Status Until Condederation In 1867. In December Of 1792, Fifty Members, Two From Each District, Took Their Seats For The First Parliament Of Lower Canada With The Stormy Election Of Jean Antoine Panet To The Speaker'S Chair  Costumes ▪ Events ▪ French ▪ Furniture ▪ Parliament ▪ Personalities ▪ Politics 1792