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The Key to Canada

Examines Jacques Cartier's explorations. In 1534, Cartier made the first systematic exploration of the water west of Newfoundland, but his greatest achievement was discovering the St. Lawrence River, the key to the entire continent. Cartier's volatile relationship with the native Indians, his triumphs and his difficulties are chronicled in detail

English
  • Originally Aired February 25, 1988
  • Runtime 28 minutes
  • Network TVO
  • Created October 18, 2022 by
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  • Modified October 18, 2022 by
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