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THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1842, young Augustus Peers made his way from London to the shores of Hudson Bay by the London ship of the year. Here he describes his journey across the Atlantic Ocean so many years ago. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/london-to-york-factory/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1842, young Augustus Peers made his way from London to the shores of Hudson Bay by the London ship of the year. Here he describes his journey across the Atlantic Ocean so many years ago. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/london-to-york-factory/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
To my surprise, as I was researching Robert Campbell's time at Fort Selkirk, on the #Yukon River, I discovered that his men were building a York boat! A York boat is what the York Factory Express men travelled in on their way to Hudson Bay. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/building-a-york-boat/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
To my surprise, as I was researching Robert Campbell's time at Fort Selkirk, on the #Yukon River, I discovered that his men were building a York boat! A York boat is what the York Factory Express men travelled in on their way to Hudson Bay. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/building-a-york-boat/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Over the years there were many HBC posts up and down the Hayes River between Norway House and Hudson Bay. As you can see, there are other posts in this district that lie along God's River, which was at that time named the Shamattawa. Here's the listing. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river-posts/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Over the years there were many HBC posts up and down the Hayes River between Norway House and Hudson Bay. As you can see, there are other posts in this district that lie along God's River, which was at that time named the Shamattawa. Here's the listing. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river-posts/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
York boats were generally rowed up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, but in days when the wind blew from the right direction, the HBC men pulled up their square sail and sailed up the rivers. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats-sailing/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
York boats were generally rowed up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, but in days when the wind blew from the right direction, the HBC men pulled up their square sail and sailed up the rivers. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats-sailing/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, at the top of the Big Hill, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way by the Nelson River to the Echimamish and on to the headwaters of the Hayes River, which tumbled down the hill to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ninth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, at the top of the Big Hill, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way by the Nelson River to the Echimamish and on to the headwaters of the Hayes River, which tumbled down the hill to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ninth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, the men of the York Factory Express followed the Nelson River east to its junction with a small stream that led them to the headwaters of the Hayes River. The Hayes took them all the way down the steep hill to York Factory, the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/descending-hayes-river/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, the men of the York Factory Express followed the Nelson River east to its junction with a small stream that led them to the headwaters of the Hayes River. The Hayes took them all the way down the steep hill to York Factory, the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/descending-hayes-river/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One character who was well known on the #Saskatchewan River was Alexis L'Esperance, who led out the Portage La Loche Brigade from Red River to Norway House, to Portage La Loche and then downriver all the way to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/alexis-lesperance/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One character who was well known on the #Saskatchewan River was Alexis L'Esperance, who led out the Portage La Loche Brigade from Red River to Norway House, to Portage La Loche and then downriver all the way to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/alexis-lesperance/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
At Norway House there lived a missionary who had the HBC men at York Factory build him a tin canoe. He travelled everywhere in this canoe, even to the Fort at Churchill, MB. The Indigenous people called the canoe the Shining Island. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tin-canoe/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
At Norway House there lived a missionary who had the HBC men at York Factory build him a tin canoe. He travelled everywhere in this canoe, even to the Fort at Churchill, MB. The Indigenous people called the canoe the Shining Island. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tin-canoe/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1835, James Douglas left the outgoing York Factory Express at Carlton House, and rode across the prairies to Red River, to deliver the important reports to Governor George Simpson. When I wrote this book, I did not realize how important this mail was! #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-red-river/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1835, James Douglas left the outgoing York Factory Express at Carlton House, and rode across the prairies to Red River, to deliver the important reports to Governor George Simpson. When I wrote this book, I did not realize how important this mail was! #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-red-river/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When Governor Simpson crossed the Rockies on his return to Red River in 1825, he passed through Carlton House, where John Stuart (of New Caledonia fame) was in charge. #SKHistory #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-house-journal/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When Governor Simpson crossed the Rockies on his return to Red River in 1825, he passed through Carlton House, where John Stuart (of New Caledonia fame) was in charge. #SKHistory #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-house-journal/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In summer 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie rode south from Carlton House to Red River, where they were greeted by Duncan Finlayson and introduced to Governor Simpson, of the HBC. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-pelly-to-fort-garry/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In summer 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie rode south from Carlton House to Red River, where they were greeted by Duncan Finlayson and introduced to Governor Simpson, of the HBC. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-pelly-to-fort-garry/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie left the boats at Carlton House and rode south to Red River, crossing the prairies as far as Fort Pelly on horseback. Allan did not keep a detailed journal of this voyage, but what records he kept were very interesting. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-fort-pelly/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie left the boats at Carlton House and rode south to Red River, crossing the prairies as far as Fort Pelly on horseback. Allan did not keep a detailed journal of this voyage, but what records he kept were very interesting. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-fort-pelly/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once they reached Carlton House, on the North Saskatchewan River, the HBC men continued their journey east, downriver, through Cumberland House and across Lake #Winnipeg to Norway House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Saskatchewan https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eighth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once they reached Carlton House, on the North Saskatchewan River, the HBC men continued their journey east, downriver, through Cumberland House and across Lake #Winnipeg to Norway House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Saskatchewan https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eighth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The boats that carried out the men of the York Factory Express every year could not possibly carry enough provisions to feed them. They obtained food at every post they passed, of course, but they also foraged for their meals on their seven-month-long journey across the continent. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #FoodHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/provisioning/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The boats that carried out the men of the York Factory Express every year could not possibly carry enough provisions to feed them. They obtained food at every post they passed, of course, but they also foraged for their meals on their seven-month-long journey across the continent. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #FoodHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/provisioning/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Who was Edward Ermatinger, that young man who led out the York Factory Express in 1827 and in 1828, and who played the fiddle and kept a really good journal of the voyage? #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/edward-ermatinger/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Who was Edward Ermatinger, that young man who led out the York Factory Express in 1827 and in 1828, and who played the fiddle and kept a really good journal of the voyage? #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/edward-ermatinger/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
A historical question: When Joseph-Maurice LaMothe shot and killed James King, was it a murder? This shooting which occurred in distant Rupert's Land was actually tried in the courts in #Canada, who determined they could not act on the charge. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/james-king/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
A historical question: When Joseph-Maurice LaMothe shot and killed James King, was it a murder? This shooting which occurred in distant Rupert's Land was actually tried in the courts in #Canada, who determined they could not act on the charge. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/james-king/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One of the most troublesome traders on the #Saskatchewan River was a free-trader named John Cole. He accidentally but carelessly poisoned a Chief of the local Crees, who took revenge on the entire post, shooting Cole and chasing the other white traders away. Lacolle Rapids is named for this man. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/john-cole/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One of the most troublesome traders on the #Saskatchewan River was a free-trader named John Cole. He accidentally but carelessly poisoned a Chief of the local Crees, who took revenge on the entire post, shooting Cole and chasing the other white traders away. Lacolle Rapids is named for this man. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/john-cole/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The York Boats that travelled up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, from #Edmonton House to Hudson Bay, could be both rowed and sailed. Most of time they were rowed, of course, especially on their return journey home. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/rowing-york-boats/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The York Boats that travelled up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, from #Edmonton House to Hudson Bay, could be both rowed and sailed. Most of time they were rowed, of course, especially on their return journey home. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/rowing-york-boats/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were many voyageur traditions amongst the Canadiens who rowed the HBC York Boats up and down the rivers, and all of these traditions were passed down to the mens' mixed-blood descendants. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Saskatchewan https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/voyageur-traditions/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were many voyageur traditions amongst the Canadiens who rowed the HBC York Boats up and down the rivers, and all of these traditions were passed down to the mens' mixed-blood descendants. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Saskatchewan https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/voyageur-traditions/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From the #Saskatchewan district headquarters of #Edmonton House, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express travel in York Boats down the North Saskatchewan River to Carlton House, some 400 miles distant. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/seventh-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From the #Saskatchewan district headquarters of #Edmonton House, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express travel in York Boats down the North Saskatchewan River to Carlton House, some 400 miles distant. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/seventh-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once the men of the outgoing York Factory Express reached #Edmonton House, they joined the #Saskatchewan district men and travelled down the North Saskatchewan River in the York Boats the HBC always used. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once the men of the outgoing York Factory Express reached #Edmonton House, they joined the #Saskatchewan district men and travelled down the North Saskatchewan River in the York Boats the HBC always used. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Fort Assiniboine, the outgoing #YorkFactoryExpress made their way across the Athabasca Portage to Edmonton House, travelling over one of the worst horse roads in the entire district. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/sixth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Fort Assiniboine, the outgoing #YorkFactoryExpress made their way across the Athabasca Portage to Edmonton House, travelling over one of the worst horse roads in the entire district. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/sixth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
George McDougall travelled out and in in every York Factory Express until he died, suddenly, at Lesser Slave Lake in 1849. In life he was a bit of a rogue (as can be seen in this post), but it seems to me that everyone liked him. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #PeaceRiver https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/george-mcdougall/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
George McDougall travelled out and in in every York Factory Express until he died, suddenly, at Lesser Slave Lake in 1849. In life he was a bit of a rogue (as can be seen in this post), but it seems to me that everyone liked him. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #PeaceRiver https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/george-mcdougall/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There was no way for the York Factory Express boats to carry enough food for the men to eat on their way across the prairies, and so they must also feed themselves. They were hunters and scroungers, fortunately, and ate whatever they could find on their journey east. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Food https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eatables/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There was no way for the York Factory Express boats to carry enough food for the men to eat on their way across the prairies, and so they must also feed themselves. They were hunters and scroungers, fortunately, and ate whatever they could find on their journey east. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Food https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eatables/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1849, Thomas Lowe made a journey up the Columbia River to Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla, to deliver a boat and its goods to that HBC post. He followed the river route also travelled by the #YorkFactoryExpress and #TheHBCBrigades, for a while at least. #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/up-the-columbia/ -
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1849, Thomas Lowe made a journey up the Columbia River to Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla, to deliver a boat and its goods to that HBC post. He followed the river route also travelled by the #YorkFactoryExpress and #TheHBCBrigades, for a while at least. #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/up-the-columbia/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From #Jasper's House, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains, the York Factory Express continued their outgoing journey down the Athabasca River to Fort Assiniboine. It was not always an easy route to travel. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fifth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From #Jasper's House, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains, the York Factory Express continued their outgoing journey down the Athabasca River to Fort Assiniboine. It was not always an easy route to travel. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fifth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas crossed the Rocky Mountains with Edward Ermatinger's York Factory Express, and with them he made his way down the Athabasca River toward Fort Assiniboine. He was on his way home to England. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fifth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas crossed the Rocky Mountains with Edward Ermatinger's York Factory Express, and with them he made his way down the Athabasca River toward Fort Assiniboine. He was on his way home to England. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fifth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas left the Columbia district with the outgoing York Factory Express, but decided to cross the Rocky Mountains on his own. Of course he got lost, but the HBC men were used to the English visitors getting lost. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-rockies/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas left the Columbia district with the outgoing York Factory Express, but decided to cross the Rocky Mountains on his own. Of course he got lost, but the HBC men were used to the English visitors getting lost. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-rockies/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Finan McDonald worked for the North West Company under David Thompson on the West side of the Rockies. When the Nor'Westers were overtaken by the HBC, McDonald worked for them for a few more years before retiring. He was known for wrestling Bison bulls (a fight he sometimes lost). #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #BCHistory #MOHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/finan-mcdonald-2/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Finan McDonald worked for the North West Company under David Thompson on the West side of the Rockies. When the Nor'Westers were overtaken by the HBC, McDonald worked for them for a few more years before retiring. He was known for wrestling Bison bulls (a fight he sometimes lost). #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #BCHistory #MOHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/finan-mcdonald-2/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Between Boat Encampment, on the Big Bend of the Columbia River, the outgoing York Factory Express men followed the Wood River east to the Grand Cote, or " Big Hill," whose rugged trail would lead them over the range of mountains to #Jasper's House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fourth-leg/ -
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Between Boat Encampment, on the Big Bend of the Columbia River, the outgoing York Factory Express men followed the Wood River east to the Grand Cote, or " Big Hill," whose rugged trail would lead them over the range of mountains to #Jasper's House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory #BCHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fourth-leg/