Canadian Confederation, the birth of Canada as a nation, took place on July 1, 1867. Originally just four provinces joined Confederation: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec. There are now 10 provinces and three territories in Canada. These are the dates each of the Canadian provinces and territories joined Confederation.
| Canadian Province / Territory | Date Entered Confederation |
| Alberta | September 1, 1905 |
| British Columbia | July 20, 1871 |
| Manitoba | July 15, 1870 |
| New Brunswick | July 1, 1867 |
| Newfoundland | March 31, 1949 |
| Northwest Territories | July 15, 1870 |
| Nova Scotia | July 1, 1867 |
| Nunavut | April 1, 1999 |
| Ontario | July 1, 1867 |
| Prince Edward Island | July 1, 1873 |
| Quebec | July 1, 1867 |
| Saskatchewan | September 1, 1905 |
| Yukon | June 13, 1898 |
