He found instead a country vast and beautiful beyond his dreams.

The enthusiasm of it entered into his soul.

Asia was forgotten before the reality of Canada.

Since Cartier's day four centuries of history have hallowed the soil of Canada with memories and associations never to be forgotten.

But patriotism can find no finer example than the instinctive admiration and love called forth in the heart of Jacques Cartier by the majestic beauty of the land of which he was the discoverer.
ITINERARY OF CARTIER'S VOYAGES Adapted from Baxter's 'Memoir of Jacques Cartier' VOYAGE OF 1534 April 20 Monday Cartier leaves St Malo.
May 10 Sunday Arrives at Bonavista.
" 21 Thursday Reaches Isle of Birds.
" 24 Sunday Enters the harbour of Kirpon.
June 9 Tuesday Leaves Kirpon.
" 10 Wednesday Enters the harbour of Brest.
" 11 Thursday St Barnabas Day.