Articles related to "Jacques Cartier"
Canada's Beginings
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
This is a little historical article of Canada. Some facts may be wrong but most of it is what is tought to us in Ontario Schools.
canada • history • jacques cartier • john cabot • confederation
Explorers of Canada, Part II: Jacques Cartier
Second part in Explorers of Canada
canada • france • new france • cartier • jacques
Second part in Explorers of Canada
canada • france • new france • cartier • jacques
Jacques Cartier
In search of the north-west passage to the fabled lands of China he instead found the majestic beauty of Canada.
jacques cartier • french explorers • king francis i • cartier’s voyages • discovery of st lawrence
In search of the north-west passage to the fabled lands of China he instead found the majestic beauty of Canada.
jacques cartier • french explorers • king francis i • cartier’s voyages • discovery of st lawrence
The First Europeans to Arrive in Canada
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.
canadian history the first europeans • canada viking sagas • christopher columbus the americas • the first europeans canada the vikings • canada vikings
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.
canadian history the first europeans • canada viking sagas • christopher columbus the americas • the first europeans canada the vikings • canada vikings
Canada's First Christmas in 1535
On his second trip to the New World, explorer Jacques Cartier and his men spent the winter near Stadacona and celebrated Canada's first recorded Christmas.
first christmas in canada 1535 • jacques cartier celebrated christmas in canada • french explorers celebrated first canadian christm • christmas at stadacona • chief donnacona at stadacona
On his second trip to the New World, explorer Jacques Cartier and his men spent the winter near Stadacona and celebrated Canada's first recorded Christmas.
first christmas in canada 1535 • jacques cartier celebrated christmas in canada • french explorers celebrated first canadian christm • christmas at stadacona • chief donnacona at stadacona
Visit Quebec's Great Outdoors through Sépaq
Sépaq is Quebec, Canada's leading resource for enjoying area nature parks and the great outdoors.
sepaq • jacques cartier park • quebec aquarium • quebec city fireworks • montmorency falls
Sépaq is Quebec, Canada's leading resource for enjoying area nature parks and the great outdoors.
sepaq • jacques cartier park • quebec aquarium • quebec city fireworks • montmorency falls
Jean-François de La Roche de Roberval
Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.
roberval • jean francois de la roche • colony • new france • colonies in new france
Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.
roberval • jean francois de la roche • colony • new france • colonies in new france
Marguerite de la Roche
She was abandoned to a certain death on a remote island because she dared to have an affair Roberval disapproved of.
marguerite de la roche • francois de la roche • sieur de roberval • jacques cartier • isle of demons
She was abandoned to a certain death on a remote island because she dared to have an affair Roberval disapproved of.
marguerite de la roche • francois de la roche • sieur de roberval • jacques cartier • isle of demons
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
Here's the complete 2009 schedule for the Montreal Fireworks Festival and some great suggestions on where to catch the show.
montreal fireworks • montreal fireworks 2009 • montreal international fireworks competition • la ronde • la ronde amusement park
Here's the complete 2009 schedule for the Montreal Fireworks Festival and some great suggestions on where to catch the show.
montreal fireworks • montreal fireworks 2009 • montreal international fireworks competition • la ronde • la ronde amusement park
Canada Day Events in Ottawa
Visit Ottawa for Canada Day events and activities. Watch fireworks at Parliament Hill, hear music at Major's Hill Park, or visit a demonstration farm with the family.
canada day in ottawa • canada day events in ottawa • canada day activities in ottawa • canada day family activites • canada day fireworks on parliament hill
Visit Ottawa for Canada Day events and activities. Watch fireworks at Parliament Hill, hear music at Major's Hill Park, or visit a demonstration farm with the family.
canada day in ottawa • canada day events in ottawa • canada day activities in ottawa • canada day family activites • canada day fireworks on parliament hill
St. Lawrence River Boat Tours in Montreal
Attention landlubbers! Montreal goes maritime at the Old Port - also known as the Quays of the Old Port - with seafaring adventures for everyone.
st. lawrence river boat tours • st. lawrence river dinner cruises • montreal canada travel • montreal travel • montreal hotels
Attention landlubbers! Montreal goes maritime at the Old Port - also known as the Quays of the Old Port - with seafaring adventures for everyone.
st. lawrence river boat tours • st. lawrence river dinner cruises • montreal canada travel • montreal travel • montreal hotels
Montréal's Spectacular Mountain
Montréal's Mountain in the Center of the City
mont royal • montreal landmarks • jacques cartier • de maisonneuve • montreal's tourist attractions
Montréal's Mountain in the Center of the City
mont royal • montreal landmarks • jacques cartier • de maisonneuve • montreal's tourist attractions
Quebec City Attractions
From the dazzling cascades of the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency to the old-world charm of the Château Frontenac Quebec City has plenty of attractions to discover.
quebec city • quebec city attractions • parc de la chute-montmorency • the plaines of abraham • the château frontenac
From the dazzling cascades of the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency to the old-world charm of the Château Frontenac Quebec City has plenty of attractions to discover.
quebec city • quebec city attractions • parc de la chute-montmorency • the plaines of abraham • the château frontenac
The History of New France
The Viceroyalty of New France was the area of North America colonized by France, starting with the first voyage of Jacques Cartier in 1534.
the history of new france • the first european settlers in canada • new france european settlers • new france canada • the beginning of new france
The Viceroyalty of New France was the area of North America colonized by France, starting with the first voyage of Jacques Cartier in 1534.
the history of new france • the first european settlers in canada • new france european settlers • new france canada • the beginning of new france
Travelling to Montreal, Quebec
As one of North America's most exciting and accessible cities, travelling to Montreal depends solely on how you wish to get there: by car, plane, bus or train.
montreal • quebec • getting to montreal • travelling to montreal • by car
As one of North America's most exciting and accessible cities, travelling to Montreal depends solely on how you wish to get there: by car, plane, bus or train.
montreal • quebec • getting to montreal • travelling to montreal • by car
INSIGHT GUIDE MONTREAL AND QUEBEC CITY: BOOK REVIEW
Book review of an excellent tour guide of Montréal. Guide contains magnificient photos.
montreal • photo-montreal • montreal history • montreal culture • attractions
Book review of an excellent tour guide of Montréal. Guide contains magnificient photos.
montreal • photo-montreal • montreal history • montreal culture • attractions
Old Montreal Parks and Public Spaces
During an Old Montreal summer vacation, walk and relax in the parks and public spaces of this French-speaking city.
old montreal parks • parks in old montreal • old montreal summer vacation • old port of montreal • montreal walking tour
During an Old Montreal summer vacation, walk and relax in the parks and public spaces of this French-speaking city.
old montreal parks • parks in old montreal • old montreal summer vacation • old port of montreal • montreal walking tour
French Maps of Early North America
The involvement of French map makers in the early exploration of North America.
french mapmaking • explorers • north america • maps
The involvement of French map makers in the early exploration of North America.
french mapmaking • explorers • north america • maps
Visit Montreal's Gay Village
Ste. Catherine Street in Montreal's Gay Village is turned into a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare full of restaurants, bars, and shops all summer long.
montreal gay village • fima art fest • montreal fireworks • aires libres • ecomusee du fier monde
Ste. Catherine Street in Montreal's Gay Village is turned into a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare full of restaurants, bars, and shops all summer long.
montreal gay village • fima art fest • montreal fireworks • aires libres • ecomusee du fier monde
A Look at the Provinces, Part IX: Prince Edward Island
This is the ninth article in the series. Prince Edward Island is the Island province between North of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Small Island, not the big one, that would be Newfoundland. PEI, as it is abbreviated, is the smallest and least populated province in Canada. It has an area of 5,660 square kilometres and has a population of 129,765 people (Less than Brampton, Ontario). The Capital is Charlottetown, where the Concept of Confederation Started yet it joined latter, 1873.
canada • prince edward island • charlottetown
This is the ninth article in the series. Prince Edward Island is the Island province between North of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The Small Island, not the big one, that would be Newfoundland. PEI, as it is abbreviated, is the smallest and least populated province in Canada. It has an area of 5,660 square kilometres and has a population of 129,765 people (Less than Brampton, Ontario). The Capital is Charlottetown, where the Concept of Confederation Started yet it joined latter, 1873.
canada • prince edward island • charlottetown
Canada
Did you ever wonder where the word "Canada" originated? It has an interesting history with numerous changes and relocations.
canada • iroquis • provine of quebec • new france • history
Did you ever wonder where the word "Canada" originated? It has an interesting history with numerous changes and relocations.
canada • iroquis • provine of quebec • new france • history
Dog Sledding in Quebec
One of the myriad ways to enjoy La Belle Province in Winter.
dog sledding • quebec • winter sport • duchesnay • sleigh rides
One of the myriad ways to enjoy La Belle Province in Winter.
dog sledding • quebec • winter sport • duchesnay • sleigh rides
Free Canada Day Events in Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, Ontario makes a great destination for Canada Day (July 1) when the museums and parks of the Canadian capital offer many free family activities.
free family activities ottawa • free concerts on canada day in ottawa • free canada day fireworks ottawa • canada day free admission • canada day in ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario makes a great destination for Canada Day (July 1) when the museums and parks of the Canadian capital offer many free family activities.
free family activities ottawa • free concerts on canada day in ottawa • free canada day fireworks ottawa • canada day free admission • canada day in ottawa
Map Guidebooks for Montreal, QC, Canada
When the warm weather makes it pleasant to venture out on a Montreal walking tour, a Montreal guidebook with great maps is an essential item.
montreal guidebook • montreal map guides • montreal walking tour • montreal vacation • travel bookstore
When the warm weather makes it pleasant to venture out on a Montreal walking tour, a Montreal guidebook with great maps is an essential item.
montreal guidebook • montreal map guides • montreal walking tour • montreal vacation • travel bookstore
Montreal Photography Vacation, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, reveals a special spirit to visitors. Sightseeing at the French-speaking city's top landmarks provides a diverse and fun Montreal photography vacation.
montreal photography vacation • montreal photographs • montreal vacation • montreal famous landmarks • montreal for photographers
Montreal, Quebec, reveals a special spirit to visitors. Sightseeing at the French-speaking city's top landmarks provides a diverse and fun Montreal photography vacation.
montreal photography vacation • montreal photographs • montreal vacation • montreal famous landmarks • montreal for photographers
Montreal’s Winter Festival
When winter winds blow, thousands travel north to experience the pre-Lenten Festival of Snow, a family oriented winter carnival in one of Canada's most exciting cities
north american travel • canadian • carnivals • fete des neiges • feast of the snows. family
When winter winds blow, thousands travel north to experience the pre-Lenten Festival of Snow, a family oriented winter carnival in one of Canada's most exciting cities
north american travel • canadian • carnivals • fete des neiges • feast of the snows. family
Quebec Winter Carnival
It's the biggest winter carnival in the world, in the heart of Old Quebec, in 2007 from January 26 to February 11.
adventure and off-beat travel canada • quebec winter carnival festival • carnaval de quebec • ice hotel glace quebec canada • bonhomme
It's the biggest winter carnival in the world, in the heart of Old Quebec, in 2007 from January 26 to February 11.
adventure and off-beat travel canada • quebec winter carnival festival • carnaval de quebec • ice hotel glace quebec canada • bonhomme
A Ghost Tour of Quebec City
One of the most popular things to do when visiting a cityis a ghost tour. Quebec City offers a level of local haunted history that will not disappoint its guests.
ghost tour of quebec city • haunted history of quebec city • samuel champlain and founding of quebec city • church of the holy trinity • ghost sightings of quebec city
One of the most popular things to do when visiting a cityis a ghost tour. Quebec City offers a level of local haunted history that will not disappoint its guests.
ghost tour of quebec city • haunted history of quebec city • samuel champlain and founding of quebec city • church of the holy trinity • ghost sightings of quebec city
Canada - Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island draws thousands of visitors who know the story of the little girl that Mark Twain called 'the dearest, most lovable child since the immortal Alice'.
canada prince edward island • anne of green gables • lucy maud montgomery • anne of green gables musical • charlottetown canada’s smallest province
Prince Edward Island draws thousands of visitors who know the story of the little girl that Mark Twain called 'the dearest, most lovable child since the immortal Alice'.
canada prince edward island • anne of green gables • lucy maud montgomery • anne of green gables musical • charlottetown canada’s smallest province
Exploring Old Montreal: Book Review
Book Review of Exploring Old Montreal authored by Alan Hustak
old montreal • hustak • vieux montreal • palais de justice • mcgill street
Book Review of Exploring Old Montreal authored by Alan Hustak
old montreal • hustak • vieux montreal • palais de justice • mcgill street
Family Fun at the Ottawa Winterlude Festival
The Ottawa Winterlude Festival offers fun family activities to celebrate winter. Get away to a weekend of skating, marveling at ice sculptures, and eating beaver tails.
ottawa winterlude • ottawa winterlude ontario • ottawa winterlude canada • skate the rideau canal • ottawa weekend getaway
The Ottawa Winterlude Festival offers fun family activities to celebrate winter. Get away to a weekend of skating, marveling at ice sculptures, and eating beaver tails.
ottawa winterlude • ottawa winterlude ontario • ottawa winterlude canada • skate the rideau canal • ottawa weekend getaway
John Cabot, Explorer
Seeking China he found Canada and the beginnings of the British Empire.
john cabot • giovanni caboto • explorers • early explorers • early english explorers
Seeking China he found Canada and the beginnings of the British Empire.
john cabot • giovanni caboto • explorers • early explorers • early english explorers
Maison George Etienne Cartier
One of the most interesting historic sites in Montreal is the Maison George Etienne Cartier. Cartier was one of the fathers of Confederation and this house depicts the life of a bourgeois in the mid eighteen hundreds.
confederation • upper and lower canada • george etienne cartier • maison cartier • cpr railway
One of the most interesting historic sites in Montreal is the Maison George Etienne Cartier. Cartier was one of the fathers of Confederation and this house depicts the life of a bourgeois in the mid eighteen hundreds.
confederation • upper and lower canada • george etienne cartier • maison cartier • cpr railway
Montreal (Hochelaga)
This week we celebrate Montreal, founded May 16, 1642.
montreal • quebec • canada • casino • cartier
This week we celebrate Montreal, founded May 16, 1642.
montreal • quebec • canada • casino • cartier
Montreal Hosts the 2008 Osheaga Music Festival
Highlighting this year's Osheaga Festival are Jack Johnson, the Killers, Iggy and the Stooges, Duffy, N*E*R*D, Gogol Bordello, CSS, Eddy Grant, and Broken Social Scene.
osheaga music and arts festival • montreal • canada • travel • visiting montreal
Highlighting this year's Osheaga Festival are Jack Johnson, the Killers, Iggy and the Stooges, Duffy, N*E*R*D, Gogol Bordello, CSS, Eddy Grant, and Broken Social Scene.
osheaga music and arts festival • montreal • canada • travel • visiting montreal
Ottawa Spring Festivals
From tulips to sugar maples, there are many festivals in Ottawa that celebrate spring, offering fun and food for a family weekend getaway.
ottawa festival • ottawa tulip festival • festivals in ottawa • ottawa vacation • canadian festival
From tulips to sugar maples, there are many festivals in Ottawa that celebrate spring, offering fun and food for a family weekend getaway.
ottawa festival • ottawa tulip festival • festivals in ottawa • ottawa vacation • canadian festival
The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 1-25
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1545 to 1948, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
canadian literature books • list of best canadian books • canadian authors • best canadian authors • review of canada literature
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1545 to 1948, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
canadian literature books • list of best canadian books • canadian authors • best canadian authors • review of canada literature
Winter Family Getaways in Eastern Canada
From elaborate winter festivals to the world's largest skating rink, fun family-oriented winter trips in Eastern Canada that even the non-skier will enjoy.
winter family • weekend getaways • winter vacations • winter trip ideas • winter vacation ideas
From elaborate winter festivals to the world's largest skating rink, fun family-oriented winter trips in Eastern Canada that even the non-skier will enjoy.
winter family • weekend getaways • winter vacations • winter trip ideas • winter vacation ideas
Winter Family Vacation, Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa, Canada makes a great winter family vacation destination. Fun activities include skating on the Rideau Canal, touring Parliament, or exploring a national museum.
winter family vacation • family vacation ottawa • ottawa family attractions • family vacation activities • ottawa winter attractions
Ottawa, Canada makes a great winter family vacation destination. Fun activities include skating on the Rideau Canal, touring Parliament, or exploring a national museum.
winter family vacation • family vacation ottawa • ottawa family attractions • family vacation activities • ottawa winter attractions
A Look at the Provinces, Part VI: Quebec
This is the sixth article in the series. Quebec is the province east of Ontario. It is the largest province in area and is the only completely Francophone Province. It has an area of 1,540,680 square kilometres and has a population of 6,895,963 people (1991 census). The Capital is Quebec (usually referred to as Quebec City). It was the one of the founding provinces of the Confederation in 1867.
quebec • quebec city • history • canada • new france
This is the sixth article in the series. Quebec is the province east of Ontario. It is the largest province in area and is the only completely Francophone Province. It has an area of 1,540,680 square kilometres and has a population of 6,895,963 people (1991 census). The Capital is Quebec (usually referred to as Quebec City). It was the one of the founding provinces of the Confederation in 1867.
quebec • quebec city • history • canada • new france
A Look at the Provinces, Part VII: New Brunswick
This is the seventh article in the series. New Brunswick is the Most western of the "Maritime" (Between Quotation marks because technically British Columbia is a Maritime Province) or Atlantic Provinces. It has an area of 73,440 square kilometres and has a population of 723,900 people (1991 census). The Capital is Fredericton, while the largest city is St John (not to confuse with St John's, Newfoundland). It is one of the Founding Provinces. It is the only official bilingual province of Canada.
new brunswick • provinces • canada • st john • moncton
This is the seventh article in the series. New Brunswick is the Most western of the "Maritime" (Between Quotation marks because technically British Columbia is a Maritime Province) or Atlantic Provinces. It has an area of 73,440 square kilometres and has a population of 723,900 people (1991 census). The Capital is Fredericton, while the largest city is St John (not to confuse with St John's, Newfoundland). It is one of the Founding Provinces. It is the only official bilingual province of Canada.
new brunswick • provinces • canada • st john • moncton
A Look at the Provinces, Part VIII: Nova Scotia
his is the eighth article in the series. Nova Scotia is the most Eastern Mainland territory in Canada. Situated east of New Brunswick is one of the provinces that made up Acadia. It has an area of 55,490 square kilometres and has a population of 899,942 people. The Capital is Halifax. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
nova scotia • canada • acadia • maritimes • halifax
his is the eighth article in the series. Nova Scotia is the most Eastern Mainland territory in Canada. Situated east of New Brunswick is one of the provinces that made up Acadia. It has an area of 55,490 square kilometres and has a population of 899,942 people. The Capital is Halifax. It was one of the founding provinces in 1867.
nova scotia • canada • acadia • maritimes • halifax
Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas
From the sensuality of Zumanity to the water sports of 'O', Cirque du Soleil dazzles Las Vegas with its unique blending of music, art and performance acrobatics.
cirque du soleil • las vegas • o review • ka review • zumanity review
From the sensuality of Zumanity to the water sports of 'O', Cirque du Soleil dazzles Las Vegas with its unique blending of music, art and performance acrobatics.
cirque du soleil • las vegas • o review • ka review • zumanity review
France in North America.
All students of history know that France had once vast colonies in North America. Even today, more than four hundred and fifty years after Jacques Cartier's voyage, France's tricolour still floats on a group of small islands south of Newfoundland!
saint pierre • miquelon
All students of history know that France had once vast colonies in North America. Even today, more than four hundred and fifty years after Jacques Cartier's voyage, France's tricolour still floats on a group of small islands south of Newfoundland!
saint pierre • miquelon
Millennium Party
Well the new millennium is about to start! Yahoo! Or is it… well no mater what the 2001 believers say, for me it starts in 2000. Anyway, the new millennium will be celebrated across the world and it will also be celebrated across the nation. So since I have nothing better to do, I will talk about all the partying.
new year's eve • december 31 • 1999 • 2000 • canada
Well the new millennium is about to start! Yahoo! Or is it… well no mater what the 2001 believers say, for me it starts in 2000. Anyway, the new millennium will be celebrated across the world and it will also be celebrated across the nation. So since I have nothing better to do, I will talk about all the partying.
new year's eve • december 31 • 1999 • 2000 • canada
Montréal's Eighth Wonder of the World-The Victoria Bridge
Montréal's Victoria Bridge has often being described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. I am inclined to believe it is one of the most important events which shaped the future development of the city.
victoria bridge • st lawrence river • grand trunk railway • crystal palance • prince of wales
Montréal's Victoria Bridge has often being described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. I am inclined to believe it is one of the most important events which shaped the future development of the city.
victoria bridge • st lawrence river • grand trunk railway • crystal palance • prince of wales
Montreal's Sculpture Gardens and Public Art
Prominent public art, splendid sculptures, and magnificent monuments artistically inspire generations, pay homage to our ancestors, and evoke a sense of city pride.
montreal travel • free travel • free sightseeing in montreal • canada travel • montreal hotels
Prominent public art, splendid sculptures, and magnificent monuments artistically inspire generations, pay homage to our ancestors, and evoke a sense of city pride.
montreal travel • free travel • free sightseeing in montreal • canada travel • montreal hotels
Pointe-à-Callière-Where Montréal Began
This article gives you a very brief history of the origins of the City of Montreal and where it all began.
samuel champlain • de maisonneuve • ville marie • place royale • pointe-à-callière
This article gives you a very brief history of the origins of the City of Montreal and where it all began.
samuel champlain • de maisonneuve • ville marie • place royale • pointe-à-callière
The 2009 Montreal Jazz Festival
Stevie Wonder, Patrick Watson, and Ben Harper headline more than 250 free shows at the 30th Montreal International Jazz Festival.
montreal jazz festival • montreal international jazz festival • free shows at the montreal jazz fest • 2009 montreal jazz festival • things to do in montreal
Stevie Wonder, Patrick Watson, and Ben Harper headline more than 250 free shows at the 30th Montreal International Jazz Festival.
montreal jazz festival • montreal international jazz festival • free shows at the montreal jazz fest • 2009 montreal jazz festival • things to do in montreal
The Portland Roses
- one of the most mysterious and debatable of the rose classes.
rose • garden • portland • gallica • damask
- one of the most mysterious and debatable of the rose classes.
rose • garden • portland • gallica • damask
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