What Canadian province is the centre of the French colonization that began in the 16th century?
French colonization of the Americas The French colonization of the Americas began in the 16th century, and continued on into the following centuries as France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere. France founded colonies in much of eastern North America, on a number of Caribbean islands, and in South America. Most colonies were developed to export products such as fish, sugar, and furs.
Western Hainaut Western Hainaut is the name of the North-West part of the Province of Hainaut ("Hainaut occidental" in French) . Since the creation of an autonomous Wallonia, it is also called "Wallonie Picarde", in light of the regional use of the Picard language.