Did Jacques cartier always want to be an explorer?

Jacques Cartier did not initially set out to be an explorer; he began his career as a navigator and sailor. His interest in exploration grew as he became involved in voyages to the New World, particularly after hearing about the riches and opportunities available there. Cartier's expeditions to Canada in the 1530s were driven by the desire for trade and to find a passage to Asia, which ultimately established him as a significant figure in exploration.