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During Henry Hudson's search for the Northwest Passage, he sails into what is now known as Hudson Bay.
English explorer Henry Hudson discovers what is now Hudson Bay during his search for the Northwest Passage.
On August 2, 1610, Henry Hudson sailed into a vast Arctic bay while seeking the Northwest Passage.
This inlet would later bear his name as Hudson Bay.
The voyage marked one of the earliest European explorations of northern Canada.
Hudson aimed to find a direct route to Asia through the Arctic.
Although the passage remained elusive, his charts opened new opportunities for trade and settlement.
His findings paved the way for future expeditions in the region.
1610
Henry Hudson
Northwest Passage
Hudson Bay