See also: 1771 in Canada, other events of 1772, 1773 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'.

Events

• Samuel Hearne explores Coppermine River to Arctic Ocean.
• HBC Mathey Cocking, to Blackfeet country west of Eagle Hills.
• The Hudson's Bay Company opens Cumberland House on the Saskatchewan River.
• James Cook and George Vancouver explore the N.W. coast of America.
• The Yorkshire Emigration begins with the arrival of 62 passengers aboard The Duke of York.

Births

Deaths