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Jacques Cartier was a French explorer of Breton origin who claimed what is now Canada for France. Jacques Cartier discovered Prince Edward Island in 1534. He was the first explorer of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Jacques Cartier built a fort at Stadacona, where Quebec City is now located. Further up the St. Lawrence, Cartier had Indian guides lead him to Hochelaga or Montreal. Jacques Cartier was the first explorer to chart the St. Lawrence River.

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