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It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and reality of tomorrow. - Robert Goddard

• Samuel de Champlain
  Known as "the father of New France", Samuel de Champlain (about 1570-1635) was a French sailor and cartographer. In 1608 he laid the foundations of Quebec City, on the site of the Iroquois village called Stadacona. »
• Gaspésia
  There was no lack of boats for the exploration of the earth via the oceans and for river transport. This hand-made model of the boat Gaspésia evokes the traditional importance of this form of transportation, especially in the Gaspé peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. »
• Canoe
  The canoe is the greatest gift from the Aboriginal peoples to the Europeans who came to North America.This miniature canoe from the Mi'kmaq nation, a toy to delight any child or even adults, is a replica of full-sized ones, which were strong enough for use on the ocean and in rivers. »
• Snuffbox
  In its shape and the map of the world painted on it, this snuffbox symbolizes the goal of all explorations, the whole globe and the space around it. »