Explorers

Hudson was abandoned to his fate in the bay that bears his name. No trace was ever found, or was it? What happened to Hudson and his crew?

Dec 9, 2009 - William Silvester

Close on the heels of John Cabot, Corte-Real disappeared seeking Asia and new lands for Portugal.

Nov 20, 2009 - William Silvester

The authenticity of some of his claims have been questioned by later historians but the name of Cabot still stands high in the annals of early exploration.

Nov 12, 2009 - William Silvester

This one-time pirate was the first to explore North America's Atlantic Coast for France but his exploits are largely forgotten today.

Oct 21, 2009 - William Silvester

For five years he searched for the fabled North-West Passage only to suffer a mutiny and disappear in the bay that bears his name.

Jun 17, 2009 - William Silvester

Ponce de Leon has been long associated with the search for the Fountain of Youth, but was he really looking for it?

Jun 2, 2009 - William Silvester

Adventurous Etienne Brûlé, paved the way for future explorations of the Canadian wilderness, covering his name in glory until his final act of treason.

Feb 25, 2009 - William Silvester

Pirate, colonist, Protestant rebel, Roberval added a colourful page to the early history of Canada.

Feb 3, 2009 - William Silvester

Seeking China he found Canada and the beginnings of the British Empire.

Jan 24, 2009 - William Silvester

In search of the north-west passage to the fabled lands of China he instead found the majestic beauty of Canada.

Jan 22, 2009 - William Silvester

Gil Eannes' would become legendary for his bravery as he sailed where no European had gone before.

Nov 22, 2008 - William Silvester

Infante Dom Henrique, as he was known in Portugal, showed great intelligence and interest in anything scientific from an early age.

Nov 20, 2008 - William Silvester