In 1608, Samuel de Champlain established Quebec as part of New France, and sent coureur des bois such as Étienne Brûlé into the woods to establish relations with the Indians.
Samuel de Champlain established Quebec as part of New France. This was in 1608. Samuel de Champlain sent coureur des bois such as Étienne Brûlé into the woods. This was in 1608. This was to establish relations with the Indians.