Oars or Paddles By Nancy Marguerite Anderson June 8, 2024 "The Brigades", "York Factory Express", HBC Transportation Systems Did the HBC men use oars or paddles in their boats? I would have thought paddles, but I think I am not correct in every instance. So, let’s find out!… Read more
The New Caledonia Brigades travel north from Fort Alexandria By Nancy Marguerite Anderson February 24, 2018 Brigade Trail Journals, The OId Brigade Trail The New Caledonia brigades started their journey at Fort St. James, and so have to make their way north, from Fort Alexandria, to that place. They turn their horses loose… Read more