Exploration  (985 AD to 1909)
Bjarni Sights America  (985 AD)
Leif Discovers Vinland  (1000)
Karlsefni's Colony  (1004)
Basque Whalers  (1420)
John Cabot Claims Atlantic Coast  (Jun 24, 1497)
Cabot's Second Voyage  (1498)
Gaspar Corte-Real  (1501)
First Norman Fishing Vessel  (1506)
Joao Fagundes Visits Newfoundland  (1520)
Magellan Rounds S America  (Oct 21, 1520)
Verrazzano Leaves Azores  (1524)
Cartier Reaches Labrador  (Apr 2, 1534)
Cartier Lands at Gaspé  (Jul 24, 1534)
Cartier's Second Voyage  (1535 to 1536)
Name St-Laurent First Used  (Aug 10, 1535)
Name Canada First Used  (Aug 13, 1535)
Cartier Discovers Île-aux-Coudres  (Sep 6, 1535)
Cartier Reaches Stadacona  (Sep 14, 1535)
Cartier Reaches Hochelega  (Oct 2, 1535)
Roberval Made Viceroy  (Jan 15, 1540)
Cartier's Third Voyage  (1541 to 1542)
Roberval at Cap Rouge  (1542 to 1543)
Basques at Tadoussac  (1544)
Death of Cartier  (Sep 1, 1557)
Frobisher Sights Baffin Island  (Aug 11, 1576)
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