Cartier's Second Voyage (may 15, 1535 – jun 30, 1536)

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Cartier's Second Voyage left Port in May from Brittany, France. They reached Newfoundland 50 days after setting sail. Cartier then entered the Saint Lawrence Gulf, and set sail up what is now known as the Saint Lawrence River. During this time Cartier was guided by Iroquois chief’s sons from the previous voyage to the site where modern day Quebec City is. Due to the amount of exploration needing to be done; the French explores settled on the mouth of the Saint Charles River for the winter. Cartier then sailed up the river to Hochelaga (Now Montreal), and met other Iroquois who gave Cartier the prospect of there being a sea in the middle of the continent. Cartier then returned to his temporary settlement downstream. Here the expedition wintered, and lost many men to scurvy. Cartier's men were remedied by the local Natives, and in thanks Cartier aided the suffering Natives for the support given to him. In spring the French returned to France with a dozen Native Hostages with information of precious metals to encourage the French to come back.

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