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The St. Lawrence was known to many people long before it was said to have been
"discovered" by French explorer Jacques Cartier. Canada's Aboriginal
peoples were the first humans to travel its waters, but other
peoples had visited the North American continent before French explorer Jacques
Cartier sailed along the banks of the St. Lawrence
River and Gulf. Many immigrants settled near the St. Lawrence, earning their
livelihood by working on or near the river. The St. Lawrence River is a storybook
of human history and treasure trove of fun
facts.
Many people earn their living from the St. Lawrence River. For over 300 years,
pilots would guide ships to a safe port. Pilots could depend on lighthouse keepers,
who would stay up all night ensuring a light burned brightly to help ships avoid
various underwater perils. Today, most lighthouses are automated, but the St.
Lawrence is closely monitored by the Coast Guard. And the river's fishermen have
become farmers—fish farmers, that is!
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