The Discovery And Settlement Of The Plains People Of Canada

Around 10,000 years ago, the plains peoples were nomadic hunters that lived in the plains region of Canada. They would hunt deer, moose, and elk for food, however buffalo was what they mainly ate due to how plentiful it was. In 1497, John Cabot discovered Canada while looking for a route to Asia. This discovery attracted English, French, Spanish and Portuguese fishermen who opened up new cod fishing and whaling grounds off the east coast. In 1534 and 1535, Jacques Cartier, a French explorer, was sent to Canada to explore and establish inland presence. Later, Pierre de Monts and Samuel de champlain became the first two people to attempt colonization. After meeting the Native peoples, Europeans started to trade with them. The Europeans would trade metal, cloth, and other goods in exchange for fur. …show more content…
The fur trade was one of the reasons for exploration and settlement. Around 1614, the number of traders increased greatly. The Native peoples supplied a large demand for fur. Exploration increased as the Europeans wanted to find more furs, and trading posts became the center of permanent