Jacques Cartier 2034

Let's reconstruct the ship used on Jacques Cartier’s first expedition in 1534 To mark the 500th anniversary of this voyage in 2034 in Quebec

Pour participer aux commémorations des 500 ans de ce voyage en 2034 au Québec

One ship, one journey, many encounters !

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Jacques Cartier 2034 is a heritage, cultural and maritime project of national significance, born of a single ambition: to build an exact replica of Jacques Cartier’s ship, to mark the 500th anniversary in 2034 of the explorer’s first voyage to the lands we now call Canada!

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Les étapes du projet

2026-2028

Research & design
Historical research, communication, fundraising

2028-2031

Hull manufacturing
Keel, hull planks, sternpost, caulking, aftcastle, etc.

2031-2033

Outfitting the vessel

Upper decks, fittings, paintwork, sails, etc.

Tourist visits to the construction site are possible.

2033

Launching
Sea trials, outfitting, propulsion and seaworthiness

2034

Atlantic Crossing

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