1749 in Canada
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See also: 1748 in Canada, other events of 1749, 1750 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history.
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Events
- Halifax, capital of Nova Scotia, is founded by British General Edward Cornwallis to counter French presence at Louisbourg.
- La Vérendrye was awarded the cross of Saint Louis, in honour of his career.
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