Canadian Explorers

Now that you have chosen your explorer, it's time to begin your research.

Using the Researching My Explorer sheet, find information that will help you answer each of the 4 questions you'll be researching:

     - Describe the explorer's early life.
     - Why did he begin exploring and what was he looking for?
     - Where did he explore? What route did he take?
     - What happened as a result of his explorations?

Now, scroll down to find your explorer and use the internet links to find information.
*Make sure you have enough information on your explorer. If you feel you don't have enough...choose a different explorer!*
There are even some videos below that will provide you with some facts as well.


Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier - from Academic Kids
Jacques Cartier - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
Jacques Cartier Video - from History.com
Jacques Cartier - from Biography.com



John Cabot

John Cabot - from Academic Kids
John Cabot - from BBC History
John Cabot - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
John Cabot - from Enchanted Learning
John Cabot Video - from Bio.com



Henry Hudson

The Life & Voyages of Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson - from Academic Kids
Henry Hudson - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
Henry Hudson - from Ducksters
Henry Hudson Video - from History.com



Samuel de Champlain

Samuel de Champlain - from Academic Kids
Samuel de Champlain - from Encyclopedia.com
Samuel de Champlain - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
Samuel de Champlain Video - from Biography.com



George Vancouver

George Vancouver - from Historylink
George Vancouver - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
George Vancouver - from Academic Kids
George Vancouver - from Encyclopedia.com



James Cook

James Cook - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
James Cook - from BBC History
James Cook - from Zoomwhales
James Cook - from Ducksters
James Cook Video - from Youtube
Watch the short video below about James Cook



Simon Fraser

Simon Fraser - from the Canadian Encyclopedia
Simon Fraser - from World Book Online (will only work at school)
Simon Fraser - from SFU
Simon Fraser - from Essay-eh