Étienne Brûlé: Pioneer Explorer of Ontario
Étienne Brûlé: Pioneer Explorer of Ontario Toronto, January 11, 2026 – Étienne Brûlé, born around 1592 in Champigny-sur-Marne, France, is celebrated as the first European to venture into what is now Ontario, Canada. As an interpreter and adventurer for Samuel de Champlain, Brûlé immersed himself in Indigenous cultures, explored vast territories, and contributed to the […]
