Events from the year 1844 in Canada.
Incumbents Monarch: Victoria
Federal government Parliament: 2nd (starting November 28)
Governors Governor General of the Province of Canada: Charles Metcalfe, 1st Baron Metcalfe Governor of New Brunswick: William MacBean George Colebrooke Governor of Nova Scotia: Lucius Cary, 10th Viscount Falkland Civil Governor of Newfoundland: John Harvey Governor of Prince Edward Island: Henry Vere Huntley
Premiers Joint Premiers of the Province of Canada — William Henry Draper, Canada West Premier Denis-Benjamin Viger, Canada East Premier
Events March 5 – The Toronto Globe is founded by George Brown May 10 – Government moves from Kingston to Montreal. Amnesty in Montreal provides for Papineau's return.
Births January 19 – William Mulock, politician and Minister (died 1944) February 20 – Joshua Slocum, seaman, adventurer, writer, and first man to sail single-handedly around the world (died 1909) March 7 – Andrew George Blair, politician and 6th Premier of New Brunswick (died 1907) May 8 – Théotime Blanchard, farmer, merchant and politician (died 1911) October 22 – Louis Riel, politician and Métis leader (died 1885)
Deaths January 8 – William Warren Baldwin, doctor, militia officer, jp, lawyer, office holder, judge, businessman, and politician (born 1775) February 6 – William Abrams, businessman, jp, judge, office holder, and militia officer (born 1785)
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