The founding of Québec City
Champlain built a fortress on the site of present-day Québec City.
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A few dates to connect
Confederation
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick united to form the Dominion of Canada.
Discover Canada · page 18 ↗Nunavut
The territory was created from the eastern Northwest Territories, with Iqaluit as its capital.
Discover Canada · page 50 ↗People behind the history
John Cabot
Explorer of the Atlantic coast. Memory link: Cabot → East Coast.
Discover Canada · page 14 ↗Jacques Cartier
Explored the St. Lawrence River and heard the word kanata.
Discover Canada · page 14 ↗Samuel de Champlain
Founded Québec City; a key figure in New France.
Discover Canada · page 15 ↗Study, recall, test
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