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Sep 16, 1000
Leif Erikson
-Leif Erikson and other vikings visit Newfoundland/Labrador. -Archaeology shows support that they reached Noth America. -Approximately five centuries prior to the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 -Evidence was found at 'L'Anse aux Meadows' on the Northern tip of the island in Newfoundland which proves the vikings' pre colubian discover of North America. -
Jun 24, 1497
John Cabot
-Claims Cape Breton for Henry VII of England -First European encounter with the mainland of North America since the Norse Vikings visit to vineland in the 11th century -It states from Canadian/British governements that he landed on the island of Newfoundland -He was an Intalian Navigator/Explorer -
Aug 23, 1498
John Cabot's Second Voyage
-Cabot makes his second voyage to North America -Studies show that Cabot spent two years exploring North America's Eatern coast before he retured to Europe -Set a sail with a fleet of five vessels -Studies show that Cabot spent two years exploring North America's Eastern Coast before he returned to Europe -His voyage portrayed that he hadn't found it an easy route to Asia -Found codfish/trees but not great cities which would provide wealth/ power. His voyage was considered a disappointment. -
May 10, 1534
Jacque Cartier
-French explorer; Cartiers first voyage -Cartier meets a native chief named Donaconna -Sailing under the flag of France throughout Canada's eastern Coasts in search of a North American passage of Asia. -Planted a cross at Gaspe, which angered Iroquios cheif Donaconna. -Allowed Cartier to continue his journey and bring Donaconnas two sons back to France with him for the winter. (1534-35). -
May 27, 1577
Martin Frobisher
-Martin Frobisher of England makes the first three attempts to find the northwest passage, sailing as far as Hudson Strait. -May 27th the expedition consisting the ships; Gabrial and Michael with 150 men including miners, soldiers, etc. -Sailed by the North of Scotland and reached "Hails Island" at the mouth of Frobisher Bay. -Few days later the county and South side of the Frobisher bay was taken possesion of in the Queens name. -
Samuel De Champlain
-Samuel De Champlain founds Quebec City. -He was a French navigator, Cartographer, Soldier, Exploer, etc. -He made the first accurate map of the Coast. -Helped establish the settlements. -Champlain landed at the "point of Qubec". -Set about strengthening the area by building three main buildings and called them the "Habitation". the very beinging of Quebec.
