The royals are coming: A timeline of memorable visits to Canada over the years

VANCOUVER – Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are set to visit British Columbia with their two young children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The House of Windsor has a close bond with Canada, with many royal tours over the years. Here’s a look back at some of the monarchy’s most memorable visits since 1957:

1957: Queen Elizabeth’s first official visit.

1959: The Queen tours all of Canada. She officially opens the St. Lawrence Seaway.

1970: Prince Charles makes his first official visit to Canada with a trip to Ottawa before joining the Queen, his father, and sister, Princess Anne.

1982: The Queen is in Ottawa to sign the Proclamation of the Constitution Act.

1982: Charles, along with his new wife Diana, makes an 18-day visit to Atlantic Canada.

1986: Charles and Diana visit B.C. to officially open Expo 86.

1987: Andrew and Sarah, the Duke and Duchess of York, visit Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and Northwest Territories.

1992: The Queen visits Ottawa for the 125th anniversary of Confederation.

1998: Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry visit Vancouver and Whistler, followed by a private holiday in Whistler.

2009: In the first visit to Canada as a couple, Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visit Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario and B.C.

2011: Will and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in their first visit to Canada as a couple stop in Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Alberta.