1855 in Canada
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See also: 1854 in Canada, other events of 1855, 1856 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'.
Events
- January 1 - Bytown is renamed Ottawa.
- March 8 - A bridge over the Niagara River near Niagara Falls is completed
- April 17 - Charlottetown incorporated as a city
Births
- January 14 - Homer Watson, artist
- February 22 - Grace Lockhart, feminist
- May 11 - Charles Doherty, lawyer
- September 12 - Simon-Napoléon Parent, Premier of Quebec
- December 14 - William Brymner, artist