Quest 12 By Peyton Jensen Jan 2, 1534 Explorer Jacques Cartier claims Acadia for France Jan 2, 1774 Samuel Hearne establishes Cumberland House, the first permanent settlement Jan 2, 1792 Captain George Vancouver surveys the coastline of Vancouver Island, which is later named after him Jan 2, 1806 French explorer Samuel de Champlain founds Québec Jan 2, 1825 John Franklin explores the Arctic shore Jan 2, 1878 John Norquay becomes the first Métis premier of Manitoba Jan 2, 1891 Quebecer John Abbott becomes Canada’s first native-born prime minister Jan 2, 1957 Saskatchewanian John Diefenbaker becomes prime minister of Canada Jan 2, 1979 Wayne Gretzky One of the greatest hockey players of all time Jan 1, 1984 Mario Lemieux one of the greatest players of all time