The Métis Bison Hunts
Augustus Peers tells us the story of the Métis Bison Hunts on the prairies, in a manuscript I found in the BC Archives. “As some of my readers may not…
Read moreSpring Thaw
As you can guess, it is very difficult to travel via dog sled when the ice on the lakes is melting in springtime. Even the shallow Echimamish River, that crossed…
Read moreTo Fort Simpson
So, we are back to Robert Campbell’s journals, which are found in the B.C. Archives. In 1851, Robert Campbell continued his journey up the Mackenzie River from Fort Norman to…
Read moreFort Good Hope & south
In May 1852, Chief Trader James Anderson (A), who was then in charge of the Mackenzie River District, made a journey to Fort Good Hope, on the Mackenzie River north…
Read moreRowing the York Boats
We have recently spoken about York Boats under sail, and so I think it is time to now look at these same boats as they were rowed — often against…
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