Near Cobden in Renfrew County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Champlain's Astrolabe
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017
1. Champlain's Astrolabe Marker
Nearby was found in 1867 by Edward George Lee an Astrolabe bearing the date 1603. This instrument, used for determining latitude, is believed to have been lost by Champlain about 7th June, 1613, on his exploratory expedition up the Ottawa River.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1613.
Location. 45° 35.925′ N, 76° 50.665′ W. Marker is near Cobden, Ontario, in Renfrew County. Marker is on Trans-Canada Highway (Provincial Highway 17) 0.1 kilometers east of Logos Land Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in a small paved turnout just in front of Logos Land Resort. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15906 Highway 17, Cobden ON K0J 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 19 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Champlain's Journey of 1613 (approx. 4.3 kilometers away); War Memorial (approx. 18.7 kilometers away); The Founding of Renfrew (approx. 18.7 kilometers away); First Municipal Council Meeting (approx. 18.8 kilometers away); Renfrew Public Library (approx. 18.8 kilometers
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Also see . . . Wikipedia - Samuel de Champlain. (Submitted on July 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 4, 2017
2. Wideview of Champlain's Astrolabe Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
