Canada's Brief Timeline After Columbus

  • 1497

    Canada for England

    John Cabot claims part of the Maritime (either Newfoundland or Cape Breton Island) for England
  • 1534

    Canada for France

    Famous Explorer Jacques Cartier goes the Maritimes as well. He sees part of of Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick. After stopping on the Gaspé Peninsula, he claims this land for France.
  • Quebec for France

    In Quebex, the famous Explorer Samuel de Champlain implements a permanent French colony.