The Story of Canada: Beyond Brant and Brock

The Story of Canada: Beyond Brant and Brock

28. Saintonge, the birthplace of Canada

“He who goes easy goes far” - Proverb of Saintonge.

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Model of 17th Century Brouage

What do you think of when asked “What is the origin of Canada”?

Do you think of the encounter by Jacques Cartier with the St. Lawrence Iroquois in 1535 at the “narrowing of the great river”, otherwise known as Quebec?

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