The Montreal Voyageurs were the first incarnation of the American Hockey League franchise that later became the Nova Scotia Voyageurs. It played in Montreal, Quebec from 1971-1972, then moved to Nova Scotia. This logo is being used to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the AHLs founding. ... The Nova Scotia Voyaguers were an ice hockey team that played in the American Hockey League, from 1971 to 1984. ... This article needs cleanup. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages English Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier John Hamm Premier-designate Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation - House seat - Senate seats 11 10 Area Total • Land • Water (% of total) Ranked 12th 55...
For the most part, voyageurs were the crews hired to man the canoes that carried trade goods and supplies to "rendezvous posts" (example: Grand Portage) where goods and supplies were exchanged for furs.
Voyageurs who only paddled between Montreal and Grand Portage were known as "mangeurs du lard" (pork eaters) because of their diet, much of which consisted of salt pork.
Voyageurs had to be able to carry two 90 pound bundles of fur over portages; more suffered from strangulated hernias than any other injury.
Montreal is situated in the southwestern corner of Quebec approximately 270 kilometres (168 miles) southwest of Quebec City, the provincial capital, and 190 kilometres (118 miles) east of Ottawa, the federal capital.
Montreal was merged (see Montreal merger and demerger) with the 27 surrounding municipalities on the Island of Montreal on 1 January 2002.
Montreal is a transportation hub for eastern Canada, with well-developed air, road, rail, and maritime links to the rest of Canada, as well as the United States and Europe.
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