After almost two years spent in the Huron territory, Nicolas Viel decided to return to Quebec City in May 1625.
Ahuntsic accompanied him during this trip.
After a long period of travel, they drowned when their canoe capsized near present-day Sault-au-Récollet  on June 25, 1625.

The Montreal district of Ahuntsic and the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville are named for him.
After almost two years spent in the Huron territory, Nicolas Viel decided to return to Quebec City in May 1625. Ahuntsic accompanied him during this trip. After a long period of travel, they drowned when their canoe capsized near present-day Sault-au-Récollet  on June 25, 1625.
The Montreal district of Ahuntsic and the borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville are named for him.
Ahuntsic (missionary)