Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608, establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America. This event marked a significant step in the French colonization of the New World and laid the groundwork for New France. Quebec became a crucial hub for trade, particularly in fur, and played a vital role in the cultural and political landscape of North America, influencing relations between European powers and Indigenous peoples.

Samuel de Champlain's founding of Quebec marked a significant moment in colonial literature, inspiring poets like Anne Hébert and Gaston Miron to explore themes of identity and belonging in the New World. The blending of indigenous and European narratives enriched the poetic landscape of the region.