The New Caledonia Brigades climb the Mountain

As we begin this blogpost, the incoming brigades are camped on the banks of the North Thompson River, presumably near modern day Little Fort — although I am not sure…
Read moreAs we begin this blogpost, the incoming brigades are camped on the banks of the North Thompson River, presumably near modern day Little Fort — although I am not sure…
Read moreThis blogpost has been rewritten, with lots of new information. I have learned much more about the trail since I wrote this the first time. In November 1842, Alexander Caulfield…
Read moreLocal historians are becoming very interested in the many brigade trails that wind their way through the British Columbia countryside, and groups are now working to preserve and develop the…
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