1701 in Canada: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

See also: 1700 in Canada, other events of 1701, 1702 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'.

Events

• Detroit, Michigan founded as Fort Pontchartrain du détroit by Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac.
• War of the Spanish Succession begins in Europe; spreads to North America (Queen Anne's War) in 1702.