1608-09

Updated: May 25, 2025

Many trials had been experienced by the settlers during their first winter of 1608-09, and they welcomed the return of spring. Des Marets arrived at Quebec at this time, with tidings that Pont-Gravé, his father-in-law, had arrived at Tadousac on May 28th.

N.-E. (Narcisse-Eutrope) Dionne - The Makers of Canada: Champlain