Jacques cartier biography map of travels
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Travels of Jacques Cartier in Canada
In the 1530s, European explorers and fishermen began to visit the North American coast but few were interested in exploring the interior.
In April 1534, Jacques Cartier left Saint-Malo and sailed due West across the Atlantic Ocean.
Jacques cartier biography map of travels
His commission from the King of France, François I, was to discover a northern sea route that would open up access to China and other islands and countries “rich in gold”. In mid-May, he reached the Strait of Belle-Isle which lies between Labrador and Newfoundland.
He continued along the west coast of Newfoundland and turned south-west towards Prince Edward Island.In July, Cartier made contact with the Micmac Indians in Chaleur Bay and a group of Iroquois in the Gaspé Bay.Taking on board two sons of the Iriquois chief, Donnacona, he sailed back along the coast of Anticosti Island before returning to Saint-Malo.
He claimed these lands for the King of France by placing a series of crosses.