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The island of Newfoundland was discovered in approximately year 1 A.D. by the Beothuk First Nations people. It was discovered for Europeans by Leif Erikson in the year 1,000, and later in 1497 by John Cabot.
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Who discovered Newfoundland Canada?
Jacques Cartier discovered Newfoundland, NOT JOHN CABOT
Why was john Cabot exploring?
He discovered newfoundland.
Who were the ancient explorers who discovered Newfoundland?
Vikings
Who discovered PEI?
Jacques Cartier discovered PEI as well as Newfoundland and Labrador
Which explorer discovered Newfoundland?
Lief Eriksson was the first non-Native American to find Newfoundland.
Who discovered fishing grounds off Newfoundland?
Cabot
Why was john cabot's exploration important?
He discovered newfoundland.
What Canadian province was discovered by vikings?
Newfoundland and Labrador
What are facts about Cabot?
john Cabot discovered Newfoundland
Who was living on Newfoundland when john Cabot discovered it?
The natives were living there when John Cabot discovered it
Did leif erikson found the Newfoundland after john Cabot?
No. leif DIscovered America BEFORE colombus. he had nothing to do with Newfoundland.
What was Newfoundland like when Leif Ericson discovered it?
Newfoundland was very green and had lots of grape vines and grain growing.
