How did they set up colonies in Canada?

Colonies in Canada were established primarily by French and English explorers and settlers in the 16th and 17th centuries. The French, led by figures like Samuel de Champlain, founded Quebec in 1608, focusing on fur trade and alliances with Indigenous peoples. The English established their first permanent settlement in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, and later expanded northward, founding colonies such as Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. These settlements were driven by economic interests, resource exploitation, and the desire for territorial expansion.