Cartiers First Voyage (apr 20, 1534 – sep 5, 1534)
Description:
Jacques Cartier began his first voyage on April 20th, 1534 with a goal of discovering a new passage to the Pacific Ocean/Asia. Along the way he was tasked to mark down any spots with precious metals. Cartier explored the west coast of Newfoundland, discovered Prince Edward Island, and sailed through the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 20, 1534
sep 5, 1534
~ 4 months and 18 days