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Jan 1, 1000
Leif Eirikson landed in Newfoundland
Leif was one of the first to land in Newfoundland (Vinland). -
Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus sailed the Ocean Blue
Columbus was sailing across the ocean hoping to find a new land. He ended up in the Bahamas. -
Oct 12, 1492
Christopher lands in Bahamas
He didn't mean to land in the Bahamas. He was just looking for beautiful silk and tasty spices. -
May 5, 1497
England sends John Cabot on his travels
England sends Cabot to set sail and find the northwest passage. -
Jun 16, 1497
John Cabot claims new land for England
Cabot claims new land for England. The land is either Newfoundland or Cape Breton. -
Jan 1, 1534
Jacques Cartier explored St. Lawrence
Cartier left his home at St. Malo, France to explore St. Lawrence river. -
Jan 1, 1535
Cartier Sailed down the St. Lawrence
Cartier sailed down the St. :awrence river and ended up in (present day) Montreal and Quebec. -
Champlain Sails To Canada
Sameul de Champlain starts his travelles to Canada. -
Champlains find colony
Champlain finds a french colony called Acadia. -
Camplain builds a Fort
Champlain builds a fort named Port Royale. -
Eirik The Red Banned
Eirik was banished from the land because he murdered his neighbor.
