This is the type of buildings they had in France in the 1500’s

This is a lovely street in France

Here’s a nice farm out in the countryside

This is what Canada Looked like!

This is what Canada looked like after many visits from Europeans

This is the St. Lawrence River

This is where it is In Canada

This is how far away the St. Lawrence is from France

In 1534, Francois I, the king of Francois, sent Jacques Cartier on a voyage

He was suppose to find a route from France to the Orient. He was also to look for riches that would make France rich. Do you see a problem?

Canada Was in the way!!!!!! Champlain decided to explore anyway