First Europeans to visit the continent many years before the English and French came

First contact Indigenous Peoples had with Europeans on their land

Discovered how rich natural resources (cod fish) were in the “New World” (North America)

Encouraged further exploration of this “New World” and its land by other explorers

met the group of Haudenosaunee people near Stadaconé, Québec

When Cartier met their chief Donnacona, and asked him for the name of this country, Donnacona replied "kanata" meaning village and lands.

It was interpreted by Cartier and his men as the official name of the country. This is story of how Canada got its name.

In search of a route from Europe to Asia through North America, he and other explorers after him mapped a lot of North America.

Maple syrup was first harvested by the First Nations

It was then shown to the early settlers

Added flavour to food

Became a trading item due to its availability only in certain areas of Canada and the USA

He helped to hold off an attack of British troops near the Beauport Shore, and secured the colony of New France for many more years to come

His acts of bravery have made him a well known Canadian hero

By thwarting the British attack, he allowed French culture to develop deeply in Canada