How was Jacques cartier honored?

Jacques Cartier is honored primarily for his role in exploring and mapping parts of Canada, particularly the St. Lawrence River and the area around present-day Quebec. His legacy is commemorated through various monuments, such as the Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal and numerous historical sites named after him. Additionally, Cartier's contributions to the early interactions between European explorers and Indigenous peoples are recognized in Canadian history. He is celebrated annually on National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, which acknowledges the complex history of exploration and colonization.