Timeline of ten major events that chronicle the relationship between the Hudson Bay Company and the exploration and creation of the nation of Canada. (Author: Saf sshoukat)

The HBC was granted a royal charter by King Charles II of England and established as a fur trading company. The HBC played a significant role in the exploration and development of Canada by establishing trading posts across the country.

Reference: "Hudson's Bay Company." The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/hudsons-bay-company

The Hudson Bay Company established York Factory, a trading post on the shores of Hudson Bay. This became a major center for the fur trade, and played a key role in the exploration and development of the Canadian North.

MLA Citation: "York Factory." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 18 Jan. 2018, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/york-factory.

Treaty of Utrecht ended a long-standing conflict between Britain and France, and granted Britain control of the Hudson Bay region. This gave the Hudson Bay Company a monopoly on fur trade in the area and helped to establish British influence in Canada.

MLA Citation: "Treaty of Utrecht." Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 11 Jan. 2022, www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Utrecht-1713.

The Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Years' War between Britain and France, and confirmed British control over Canada. This event marked a turning point in the history of the Hudson Bay Company, as it gave the company a much larger territory to operate in and helped to solidify its role in the development of Canada.

MLA Citation: "Treaty of Paris." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 12 Jul. 2021, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/treaty-of-paris-1763.

The Hudson Bay Company established Fort Edmonton, a trading post on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. This post became a center for the fur trade in the Canadian West, and played a key role in the exploration and development of the region.

MLA Citation: "Fort Edmonton." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 16 Dec. 2013, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/fort-edmonton.

Thomas Douglas, the fifth Earl of Selkirk, established the Red River Settlement in present-day Manitoba. This settlement was intended to provide a home for Scottish immigrants, and also to provide a buffer against American expansionism. The Hudson Bay Company played a key role in the establishment and development of the settlement.

MLA Citation: "Red River Settlement." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 4 Mar. 2015, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/red-river-settlement.

The Hudson Bay Company established Fort Langley, a trading post on the Fraser River in what is now British Columbia. This post became an important center for the fur trade and helped to open up the Pacific Northwest region of Canada.

MLA Citation: "Fort Langley." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 15 Dec. 2013, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/fort-langley.

The Hudson Bay Company agreed to transfer control of Rupert's Land, a vast region in Western Canada, to the government of Canada. This paved the way for the establishment of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, and helped to shape the political and economic landscape of the country.

MLA Citation: "Rupert's Land." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 15 Mar. 2019, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ruperts-land.

The Hudson Bay Company surrendered its control of the Red River Settlement to the government of Canada, which then established the Province of Manitoba. This event marked an important step in the development of Western Canada and helped to solidify British control over the region.

MLA Citation: "Manitoba." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 12 Jul. 2021, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/manitoba.

In the late 19th century, the Hudson Bay Company played a key role in the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which connected the East and West coasts of Canada. The company provided land grants, financial support, and logistical assistance to the project, which helped to open up the Canadian West for settlement and development.

MLA Citation: "Canadian Pacific Railway." The Canadian Encyclopedia, Historica Canada, 15 Mar. 2019, www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ruperts-land.