It was Jacques Cartier that explored Canada and claimed it for France. When arriving in the region the area was then known as Newfoundland. It was in 1534 when Jacques Cartier arrived in the area now known as Canada.
John Cabot claimed the Atlantic Coast for England
He explored new routes, including up the St. Lawrence River
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Newfoundland was discovered and explored by João Fernandez Lavrador, a Portuguese explorer. He explored the area in 1498. The area called Labrador is said to be named somewhat after him.
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James Cook claimed the eastern half of Australia, then still known as New Holland, for England. He named it New South Wales, claiming it in 1770.
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