Winnipeg, the vibrant capital of Manitoba, is a city rich in diverse cultural influences — none more prominent than its deep-rooted French heritage. From historic neighborhoods to thriving businesses, ...

De Poutrincourt stayed on, acquiring the title of Governor of Acadia. By assuring the continuous occupation of the colony, he made Port Royal the first permanent French settlement in Canada.

In 1605, the first French settlement in North America was established ... David Johnston in Canada: A People's History) Five years later, a Bristol merchant named John Guy petitioned the King ...

French colonists expelled by the British from eastern Canada — Acadia — brought ... Upon arrival, seeing the French settlers pining for the crusty hot bread and the pastries from back ...