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Jan 1, 1001
Leif Ericson Discovers Newfoundland, Canada
On Jan 1 1001 Leif Ericson son of Eric the red discovered Newfoundland, Canada. Ericson was the first european to discover north america. -
May 2, 1497
John Cabot Sets Sail
On May 2 1497 John Cabot and his crew set sail on his ship, The Matthew. -
Jun 9, 1497
John Cabot Discovers Labrador
John Cabot and his crew discovered Labrador. He thought he was going to India and China. He thought the Native Americans were indians. -
Jan 1, 1524
Giovanni da Verrazzano Sets Sail
On January 1 1524 giovanni da verrazzano was told to go and command a voyage to discover the new world. He named hus ship La Dauphine. -
Jan 1, 1534
Jacques Cartier
Jacques Cartier set sail to Quebec where he passed by the St. Lawrence River. He sailed 1,000 miles up the St. Lawrence river. -
Jan 1, 1567
Samuel De Champlain
Samuel De Champlain was looking for a place for french people to settle in for 3 years. -
Hudson Henry
Hudson Henry discovered the Hudson Bay. He travelled the waves and the coast for a very long time. -
George Vancouver
George Vancouver discovered what is now called Vancouver. George Vancouver sailed the west coast and found Vancouver Island. -
Alexander Mackenzie
Alexander Mackenzie charted the Mackenzie river.
