Articles related to "Samuel De Champlain"

Born into a family of master mariners, Samuel de Champlain is remembered today as the Father of New France and as one of Canada's most important explorers.

Thirty craft brewers from Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Mass., Maine, and Delaware assemble at Burlington Waterfront Park to celebrate to discovery of Lake Champlain.

Adventurous Etienne Brûlé, paved the way for future explorations of the Canadian wilderness, covering his name in glory until his final act of treason.

Vermont is often overlooked as far as states go, being the nation's second smallest state per capita and tucked away in its northeastern corner.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum kicks off the celebration of Samuel de Champlain's explorations in 1609 with construction of a traditional birch bark canoe.

The Habitants were the original settlers brought to New France in the 17th Century.

Packing up their three children, the Héberts sailed across the ocean to New France. With little to work with, the family made a good life caring for natives, settlers

North America sports and games combine many influences, including European pastimes and competitions, rites, rituals of Native Americans and Africans brought as slaves.

Tucked away In a remote corner of Nova Scotia, Canada, Cape d'Or offers visitors stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and its unique Dory Rips.

Stately Victorian homes hint of a shipbuilding past in historic Parrsboro, a town of high tides, mineral and fossil treasures.

There is little doubt that Lief Ericson truly discovered America long before Columbus, although that discovery did not lead to a permanent European presence.

New York City's new highline and Dutchess County's Walkway Over the Hudson create great car-free park spaces with unique views of the historic Hudson River and environs.

if you've ever considered visiting Quebec City, 2008 is the year to do it! The city celebrates its 400th anniversary with special festivals, concerts, exhibits and more.

Squanto, along with other Indians, is captured by sea captain Thomas Hunt. Hunt transports them to Spain where he begins selling his captives into slavery.

What are the best things to do in Old Quebec City? Here are some must-see sites and activities in one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in North America.

Quebec is party city this year as it celebrates its 400th anniversary. So if you're going there to enjoy the fun here are a few suggestions as to where to stay.

The European flavor of North America's only fortified city, with its geographic and architectural splendor, sets the stage for Quebec City's 400th birthday celebration.

Every city has its ghoulish history, ghostly tales, and eerie occurances. Quebec City is no different. The following are three legends of haunted Quebec City.

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, with its long history and many attractions for people of all interests, is a town where a diverse history and the seafaring culture come together.

The Duchesse d'Aiguillon funded the building of the religious Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Québec City, the only hospital in North America north of the Dominican Republic.

The actual fight for independence began with the first act of "taxation without representation" and the perceived foul treatment of the Colonists at the British hands.

The Viceroyalty of New France was the area of North America colonized by France, starting with the first voyage of Jacques Cartier in 1534.

Believed to be the first European to see the St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier claimed what is now the Province of Quebec for France.