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The land which was to one day become the nation of Canada has been possessed by native peoples before recorded history. The first outsider since then seems to be the Viking Lief Eriksson who landed upon the shores of what is now known as Baffin Island, Labrador and Newfoundland around the year 1000 AD. The land that was to be Canada, however, was lost again until 1534 when Jacques Cartier of France discovered the St. Lawrence River and called the land around him "Canada", using an Indian word he picked up from the natives.
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What year did Leif Ericksson find Canada?
Leif Erikson discovered America in 1003.
When did Leif Ericsson leave for his journey?
Leif Ericsson discovered America 500 years before Columbus 'discovered' America. He landed on what is now known as Newfoundland in Canada.
Who discovered Newfoundland Canada?
Jacques Cartier discovered Newfoundland, NOT JOHN CABOT
How many immigrants does Canada have per year?
Since 2001, there has been between 221,350 and 262,230 immigrants per annum
What area of Canada did george Vancouver find?
He discovered Vancouver. Thank - You. :) :(
What year was lacrosse discovered?
The year that lacrosse was discovered is said to be 1100 AD. It wasn't until 1856 that the first lacrosse club was formed in Canada.
What year did Leif Ericksson find Canada?
Leif Erikson discovered America in 1003.
What is zink's history in canada?
The zinc-lead-silver deposit was discovered in the year 1951.
Canada was discovered when and by who?
Canada was discovered in antiquity by the people of the First Nations.
What year did Leif Erickson set foot on north America?
In the year 998 they discovered Vinland, now known as Newfoundland, Canada.
What date was it when Cartier first discovered Canada?
July 24,1539 answered by an 11 year old bam
What was Jacques Cartier's accomplishments?
he discovered Canada
What precious metal was discovered in Canada?
Gold was discovered! www.allfreebiesforyou.com
When did Leif Ericsson leave for his journey?
Leif Ericsson discovered America 500 years before Columbus 'discovered' America. He landed on what is now known as Newfoundland in Canada.
Who was Canada discovered by?
Most people think that Christopher Columbus discovered Canada because of the journals that he wrote. But no one is so sure about it.
Who discovered Newfoundland Canada?
Jacques Cartier discovered Newfoundland, NOT JOHN CABOT
What were Canada geese called before Canada was discovered?
geese or geese from the north
