1. Arrival at the Magdalen Islands

    · Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec, Canada

    Arrival at the Magdalen Islands
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    During his first voyage, Cartier reached the Magdalen Islands, which he initially interpreted as part of the mainland. Coordinate is a representative point for the archipelago.

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