28. Saintonge, the birthplace of Canada
“He who goes easy goes far” - Proverb of Saintonge. 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? Cartier meets Donnacona Perhaps you might think of the Italian explorer John Cabot hoisting the English royal banner at a place later called Bonavista, Newfoundland during his voyage in 1497? ...