John Cabot
Introduction
Dates and reasons
Maps
Tools
Legends and Misconceptions
Salior's Point of view
The Encounter
Learnings
Resourses
In England, Cabot requested permission of King Henry VII to explore Canada. Then Cabot sailed to Canada in 1497 commanding the small ship called "Matthew." Cabot landed near Labrador, Newfoundland, or Cape Breton Island on June 24, 1497.