The First French Settlements in Canada


Targets


In this lesson, you will learn about the first French Settlements.  From these inquiry sources, you will learn:

  • where the first European settlers came from
  • what they named their first settlement
  • what life was like for them, especially in the first year
  • who helped them
  • where they settled later and why

East view of a typical village built around a hill on which can be seen a 15 th cenury castle (first settlement in the 11 th century). Montmoreau, Charente, France. via Wikicommons. 

Introduction


  • Bouctouche, Rivière Verte, and Dieppe, all in New Brunswick
  • Main-a-Dieu, Grand Pre, and Louisbourg, all in Nova Scotia
  • Presque, Rose au Rue, and Petite Forte, all in Newfoundland
  • Montague, Souris, and Crapaud, all in Prince Edward Island


    Many places in the Atlantic region have French names. 
    How did this happen? Go on with the lesson to find out.