Frog Portage
Frog Portage was a historic portage from the early days of the French fur trade. On this occasion, however, we are talking about Governor George Simpson’s intention to find his…
Read moreHistoric Posts Columbia District
So, in this post we are looking at the Historic Posts found in the Columbia District. Vancouver’s Island is considered a part of the Columbia District, although it was separate…
Read moreHistoric posts, Peace River
In our second post about historic fur trade posts west of the Rocky Mountains, I am beginning with the Peace River and heading west and south. Yes, I know that…
Read moreMichaud House
I was invited to take part in a Voyageur celebration held at Michaud House, in Langley, on May 13, 2023. It was a hot, hot day — the first hot…
Read moreDavid Douglas’s Rockies
In 1827, botanist David Douglas travelled out of the Columbia District with Edward Ermatinger’s outgoing York Factory Express. In this section of his journal we will be reading a description…
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