Simpson at Rock Depot, 1820
I have a new journal for you. This is a journal that I did not intend to look at, but I am very happy I did. I have always been…
Read moreTo Fort George
In 1824, Governor George Simpson is making his way from York Factory to Fort George [Astoria], at the mouth of the Columbia River, on his first of three visits to…
Read moreThe Nelson River
The mighty Nelson River flowed east from Playgreen Lake, where Norway House stood, making its way down the steep and rocky east side of the Canadian Shield to Hudson Bay…
Read moreTwo Stories
I have two stories to tell you. The first is the story of Patrick McKenzie, someone who did not become famous in the HBC’s fur trade: anything but, in fact.…
Read moreThomas Lowe, Winter 1846
Over the winter of 1845-46, Fort Vancouver went through a number of changes, and Thomas Lowe recorded them all. In this chapter of Thomas Lowe’s stories, we will begin with…
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