He took personal administration over the city and its affairs , and sent out expeditions to explore the interior .
In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded what is now Quebec City , which would become the first permanent settlement and the capital of New France .
Samuel de Champlain took personal administration over the city and its affairs , and sent out expeditions to explore the interior .
In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded what is now Quebec City , which would become the first permanent settlement and the capital of New France .