Samuel de Champlain , the "father of New France," was born between 1567 and 1570 in the town of Brouage, a seaport on France's west coast and died in 1635. A sailor, he also came to be respected as a talented navigator, mapmaker, and founder of Quebec City. He was also integral in opening North America up to French trade, especially the fur trade. His influence is still felt in the presence of French Canadians in Quebec, where he did most of his exploring. Wikipedia
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... and the Atlantic Coast Samuel de Champlain Geographer and Builder of a Colony - Route 1- - Route 2- From Quebec to Lake Champlain From the Ottawa Valley to Lake Huron... www.civilization.ca/vmnf/explor/champ_e1.html
