Maritime History

Maritime History explores the early ocean connections between Portugal and Canada, from Atlantic voyages and fishing routes to the coastal encounters, ports, and seafaring traditions that helped shape the first links between Portuguese people and Canadian shores. It is a story of navigation, labour, trade, and the sea as the original bridge between two Atlantic worlds.

Portuguese maritime history in Canada with sailing ship and fishing boat

Explore the Portuguese Maritime History in Canada

The Relationship between Portugal and Canada in regard to the capture and consumption of codfish, goes back more than five centuries

An Article by Rui Bela explores the relationship between Portuguese fishermen and Atlantic Canada, particularly cod fishing off the coast of Newfoundland.
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The White Fleet – Enduring connection with Canada

In a piece written exclusively for LusoCanada, Historian Daniel Bastos explores the monuments to emigration established in Portugal and their particular relation to Canada.
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