Noun
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
Source: WordNetReports sent to France by individuals such as Samuel de Champlain, Marc Lescarbot and Nicolas Denys proclaimed the rich bounty to be found in the Annapolis Valley area. Source: Internet
Lonergan (1959), p. 2 Engraving after a 1609 drawing by Champlain of an Indian battle near Ticonderoga Indians had occupied the area for centuries before French explorer Samuel de Champlain first arrived there in 1609. Source: Internet
The Frenchman Samuel de Champlain visited the area as early as 1604 during his exploration of Canada, and members of his party reported to him the spectacular waterfalls, which he described in his journals. Source: Internet