King Francois I commissions Jaques Cartier to go on his 2nd voyage to Canada
As your last trip was very successful. I want you to go and explore the new land you found last year.
That's so great! I have new predictions of what might be in this new land.
Jacques Cartier and 110 people including the Iroquoian chief Donnacona’s sons.
The crew members and Jacques Cartier travelled on 3 boats. The Grande Hermine, the Petit Hermine, and the Émérillon.
Welcome aboard everybody! These two Indians will help further guide us to "Canada".
Jacques Cartier, crew, and natives arrive in Canada after 50 days.
I'm so thankful
The French entered through the Gulf and then upstream the St. Lawrence River. One of Donnacona’s sons guided them to Stadacona (city of Quebec)
Yay! We're finally here!
Thank, goodness
Very good!
By the time winter came, the French settled at the mouth of St. Charles River.
Looks like we'll settle here everyone.
Yes, sir!
Jacques Cartier told Chief Donnacona that he was going to continue to travel the St. Charles River.
I am going to continue to travel up the St. Charles River.
You shouldn't do that. I would advise not to travel up the river!
Despite Chief Donnacona's advise, Jacques Cartier arrived in Hochelaga (Montreal) on 2 October 1535.