The Algonquin settled in southern Quebec and eastern Ontario in Canada. The Algonquin say they migrated from the Atlantic Coast and arrived near Montreal, Quebec. They eventually settled along the Ottawa River which was a highway for trading, business and cultural exchange. They originally lived in the present-day United States, but were forced to move further north when another native tribe – the Iroquois – took over their land.
The area where the Algonquin settled was too cold to grow crops. They lived in an area that contained lots of forests, waterways (St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Atlantic Coast) and mountains. They, therefore, depended on hunting and fishing primarily. In some areas south of the Great Lakes, they grew crops like corn, beans, and squash. They hunted a variety of animals such as deer, beaver, bear, moose, otter and raccoon.
What was the weather like? In the winter the weather was harsh. The tribe would separate into smaller groups to follow the wild game. The summer was nice so they focused on fishing and hunting.