There are many reasons why the French decided to immigrate to Canada and to Acadia. They first time the French came to Canada was during the 1600s. Canada was known for its many many resources during that time, too. Like fishing, land, fur, which was a huge trade factor, It was also a very good source for income, so the French could profit a lot from selling the resources, the land was known as a source of power (A Scattering of Seeds). So then, the French started to build settlements, and then many people left France for Canada in hoping to start a better life.
In Acadia, the explorer Samuel de Champlain first settled in L'ile Ste Croix, but later moved to Port Royal, which became the Acadia major town. Acadia was located at a very good location. It was near the Gulf of Lawrence, and it was also close to the British colonies along the Atlantic coast. It's closeness to the water helped build a strong and valuable fishing grounds also good shipping routes (CBC-The Acadians-Timeline 1).
In Acadia, the explorer Samuel de Champlain first settled in L'ile Ste Croix, but later moved to Port Royal, which became the Acadia major town. Acadia was located at a very good location. It was near the Gulf of Lawrence, and it was also close to the British colonies along the Atlantic coast. It's closeness to the water helped build a strong and valuable fishing grounds also good shipping routes (CBC-The Acadians-Timeline 1).