JACQUES CARTIER - VOYAGE 2 (CANADA)

by Kaia W

MAY 19 1535
Jacques admired the coast of Brittany one last time before setting sail onto his second voyage to Canada, also assigned by King Francis 1. This time, the expedition included 3 ships and 110 men, plus the 2 Iroquois captives he had seized the last time. Jacques checked the compass, ensuring they were still headed in the right direction and the wind blew hard against their sails, propelling them forward.

JULY 7 1535
After a long adventure across the Atlantic and up the St. Lawrence River, they had finally reached their destination, the small Iroquois village of Stadacona. In his head, Jacques was already forming plans to establish his base near here.

JULY 7 1535
After a long adventure across the Atlantic and up the St. Lawrence River, they had finally reached their destination, the small Iroquois village of Stadacona. In his head, Jacques was already forming plans to establish his base near here.

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OCTOBER 2 1535
After travelling to Hochelaga in the smallest of his boats, the Émérillion, Jacques and some of his men arrived in the Iroquois community, which was more impressive than Stadacona. They were instantly welcomed ashore and led by their hosts, Jacques began climbing the mountain that overlooked the village and the river. At the top, the guides showed him the river routes and shared of the riches of the west and the “Kingdom of the Saguenay”. Though Jacques appreciated their hospitality, he prepared to continue on.

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OCTOBER 11 1535
Jacques returned to the base (which was near Stadacona) after an unsuccessful journey along the river. When he had encountered rapids, he had been forced to turn around despite his beliefs that it was the Northwest Passage to China. Upon his arrival back at the base, he was given more bad news: their relations with the Iroquois had worsened. However, Jacques realized that it was too late to return to France; they would be staying for winter.

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OCTOBER 11 1535
Jacques returned to the base (which was near Stadacona) after an unsuccessful journey along the river. When he had encountered rapids, he had been forced to turn around despite his beliefs that it was the Northwest Passage to China. Upon his arrival back at the base, he was given more bad news: their relations with the Iroquois had worsened. However, Jacques realized that it was too late to return to France; they would be staying for winter.

MID-APRIL 1536
It had been a harsh winter. Their ships had been stuck in the thick ice and everything was coated in deep snow. And even worse, scurvy broke out taking the lives of 25 of Jacques’s men. Thankfully, despite their enmity, the Iroquois shared their remedy from a certain evergreen tree, which likely saved the expedition and his remaining men—Jacques considered it a miracle.

MAY 6 1536
Once again, Jacques set sail, however this time he was headed homeward. Though he had lost a lot, he had also gained, especially in the form of knowledge. Three days ago he had also seized about ten more Iroquois, including a chief who had experienced the marvels of the “Kingdom of Saguenay;” Cartier hoped that he could convince King Francis 1 of the value of another expedition to seek more riches from this western land.

MAY 6 1536
Once again, Jacques set sail, however this time he was headed homeward. Though he had lost a lot, he had also gained, especially in the form of knowledge. Three days ago he had also seized about ten more Iroquois, including a chief who had experienced the marvels of the “Kingdom of Saguenay;” Cartier hoped that he could convince King Francis 1 of the value of another expedition to seek more riches from this western land.

JULY 16 1536
The ship erupted with cries of joy. Fourteen months later, they were back to France!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hi my name is Kaia!
I have an adorable golden aussie puppy named Maruka. I enjoy hanging out with friends, spending time in nature and going on adventures with my puppy. I do competitive running and volleyball and some basketball. I like cooking and baking and sometimes making my own recipes. I also enjoy digital art, photography (especially taking pictures of my puppy) and making movies with my friends. As well, I love drama and… French (shocking, I know). I really like writing (especially creative writing) and I wrote a short story that’s published at my local library.
That’s all :)

AUTHOR’S NOTE
This is a story based off of Jacques Cartier’s second voyage to Canada. I tried to make it as accurate as possible, however some small details came from my own creativity. I hope you enjoyed this story! Here are my sources:

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- my notes
- Wikipedia
- Britannica
- The Canadian Encyclopedia
- History Museum
- Montreal Gazette
- Manitoba Museum
- Vanderbilt University
- Science Museum Group
- Sutori

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hi my name is Kaia!
I have an adorable golden aussie puppy named Maruka. I enjoy hanging out with friends, spending time in nature and going on adventures with my puppy. I do competitive running and volleyball and some basketball. I like cooking and baking and sometimes making my own recipes. I also enjoy digital art, photography (especially taking pictures of my puppy) and making movies with my friends. As well, I love drama and… French (shocking, I know). I really like writing (especially creative writing) and I wrote a short story that’s published at my local library.
That’s all :)

AUTHOR’S NOTE
This is a story based off of Jacques Cartier’s second voyage to Canada. I tried to make it as accurate as possible, however some small details came from my own creativity. I hope you enjoyed this story! Here are my sources:

- my notes
- Wikipedia
- Britannica
- The Canadian Encyclopedia
- History Museum
- Montreal Gazette
- Manitoba Museum
- Vanderbilt University
- Science Museum Group
- Sutori