Nancy Marguerite Anderson
@margueritehbc.bsky.social
Writer of Hudson's Bay Company history west of the Rocky Mountains. Learn more about my books at https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/nancy-marguerite-anderson/ I live in beautiful #Victoria, #BC
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
On their way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, the HBC men of the York Factory Express made their way down the Athabasca River from Jasper's House to little Fort Assiniboine. #YorkFactoryExpress
On their way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, the HBC men of the York Factory Express made their way down the Athabasca River from Jasper's House to little Fort Assiniboine. #YorkFactoryExpress
Jasper's House to Fort Assiniboine by the York Factory Express
East from Jasper's House the outgoing York Factory Express men took to boats or canoes to descend the Athabasca River to Fort Assiniboine.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
On their way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, the HBC men of the York Factory Express made their way down the Athabasca River from Jasper's House to little Fort Assiniboine. #YorkFactoryExpress
On their way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, the HBC men of the York Factory Express made their way down the Athabasca River from Jasper's House to little Fort Assiniboine. #YorkFactoryExpress
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
Robert Campbell, of the #Yukon, made his way up the Porcupine River to Lapierre House, and then travelled over the land portage to the Peel's River post, on his way to the headquarters of Fort Simpson. #ThreeJourneysNorth
Robert Campbell, of the #Yukon, made his way up the Porcupine River to Lapierre House, and then travelled over the land portage to the Peel's River post, on his way to the headquarters of Fort Simpson. #ThreeJourneysNorth
Peel's River Post
Here is a good description of the Peel's River Post that Robert Campbell passed through in 1851. Today it still exists, and is known as Fort McPherson.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
Robert Campbell, of the #Yukon, made his way up the Porcupine River to Lapierre House, and then travelled over the land portage to the Peel's River post, on his way to the headquarters of Fort Simpson. #ThreeJourneysNorth
Robert Campbell, of the #Yukon, made his way up the Porcupine River to Lapierre House, and then travelled over the land portage to the Peel's River post, on his way to the headquarters of Fort Simpson. #ThreeJourneysNorth
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Fort Nez Perces, at #WallaWalla, the outgoing HBC Brigades made their way down the Columbia River to Fort #Vancouver #WA, where the men will have a rest. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Fort Nez Perces, at #WallaWalla, the outgoing HBC Brigades made their way down the Columbia River to Fort #Vancouver #WA, where the men will have a rest. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Fort Nez Perces to Fort Vancouver with the New Caledonia brigade
In the final leg of their downriver journey, the New Caledonia brigades traveled from Fort Nez Perces through The Dalles and Cascades, to Fort Vancouver.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Fort Nez Perces, at #WallaWalla, the outgoing HBC Brigades made their way down the Columbia River to Fort #Vancouver #WA, where the men will have a rest. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Fort Nez Perces, at #WallaWalla, the outgoing HBC Brigades made their way down the Columbia River to Fort #Vancouver #WA, where the men will have a rest. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, the botanist David Douglas made his way down the Athabasca River toward Fort Assinboine, travelling with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress
In 1827, the botanist David Douglas made his way down the Athabasca River toward Fort Assinboine, travelling with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress
David Douglas's Athabasca River
In 1827, botanist David Douglas travelled with the outgoing York Factory Express down the Athabasca River to Fort Assiniboine.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, the botanist David Douglas made his way down the Athabasca River toward Fort Assinboine, travelling with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress
In 1827, the botanist David Douglas made his way down the Athabasca River toward Fort Assinboine, travelling with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
With information taken from letters and reports of Robert Campbell, James Anderson was able to fully describe the Liard River route from Fort Simpson to Pelly Banks and Fort Selkirk. #Yukon #NWT #ThreeJourneysNorth
With information taken from letters and reports of Robert Campbell, James Anderson was able to fully describe the Liard River route from Fort Simpson to Pelly Banks and Fort Selkirk. #Yukon #NWT #ThreeJourneysNorth
Notes re the Liard River
James Anderson A made extensive notes on the Liard River route after Robert Campbell arrived at Fort Simpson to tell him of the destruction of Fort Selkirk.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
With information taken from letters and reports of Robert Campbell, James Anderson was able to fully describe the Liard River route from Fort Simpson to Pelly Banks and Fort Selkirk. #Yukon #NWT #ThreeJourneysNorth
With information taken from letters and reports of Robert Campbell, James Anderson was able to fully describe the Liard River route from Fort Simpson to Pelly Banks and Fort Selkirk. #Yukon #NWT #ThreeJourneysNorth
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Fort #Okanagan, the outgoing men of the HBC Brigades made their way down the rapid-filled Columbia River to the little desert post of Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla. #TheHBCBrigades
From Fort #Okanagan, the outgoing men of the HBC Brigades made their way down the rapid-filled Columbia River to the little desert post of Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla. #TheHBCBrigades
Fort Okanogan to Fort Nez Perces
In this leg of their brigade journey to Fort Vancouver, the New Caledonia men left Fort Okanogan in boats, making their way downriver to Fort Nez Perces.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Fort #Okanagan, the outgoing men of the HBC Brigades made their way down the rapid-filled Columbia River to the little desert post of Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla. #TheHBCBrigades
From Fort #Okanagan, the outgoing men of the HBC Brigades made their way down the rapid-filled Columbia River to the little desert post of Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla. #TheHBCBrigades
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, the botanist, David Douglas, made his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, travelling over the mountains themselves with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
In 1827, the botanist, David Douglas, made his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, travelling over the mountains themselves with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
David Douglas's Rockies
Botanist David Douglas's adventures in the Rockies make for some interesting stories, as he travels with the outgoing York Factory Express.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, the botanist, David Douglas, made his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, travelling over the mountains themselves with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
In 1827, the botanist, David Douglas, made his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, travelling over the mountains themselves with the outgoing York Factory Express. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
To find out what actually happened when the Chilkats destroyed Robert Campbell's Fort Selkirk, a researcher must read and combine the stories told in a variety of journals. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon
To find out what actually happened when the Chilkats destroyed Robert Campbell's Fort Selkirk, a researcher must read and combine the stories told in a variety of journals. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon
Fort Selkirk Post Journals
Fort Selkirk, on the Yukon River, has a fascinating history, and the Fort Selkirk Post Journals are a very interesting and historic read.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
To find out what actually happened when the Chilkats destroyed Robert Campbell's Fort Selkirk, a researcher must read and combine the stories told in a variety of journals. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon
To find out what actually happened when the Chilkats destroyed Robert Campbell's Fort Selkirk, a researcher must read and combine the stories told in a variety of journals. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There are many remnants of brigade trails that are rumoured to exist in the years after the HBC forged new trails through the territory. But history has not forgotten these old trails. #TheHBCBrigades
There are many remnants of brigade trails that are rumoured to exist in the years after the HBC forged new trails through the territory. But history has not forgotten these old trails. #TheHBCBrigades
Is it a Brigade Trail?
There are a number of old horse trails in British Columbia, but should they all be called Brigade Trails? I don't know, but lets find out.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There are many remnants of brigade trails that are rumoured to exist in the years after the HBC forged new trails through the territory. But history has not forgotten these old trails. #TheHBCBrigades
There are many remnants of brigade trails that are rumoured to exist in the years after the HBC forged new trails through the territory. But history has not forgotten these old trails. #TheHBCBrigades
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Finan McDonald lived and worked west of the Rocky Mountains for a number of years, and in 1826, he retired from the company and left the territory by the Fall Express. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
Finan McDonald lived and worked west of the Rocky Mountains for a number of years, and in 1826, he retired from the company and left the territory by the Fall Express. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
Finan McDonald
Finan McDonald was a large, fearsome, red-headed Scotsman who clerked for the NWC's explorer David Thompson, later signing on with the HBC.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Finan McDonald lived and worked west of the Rocky Mountains for a number of years, and in 1826, he retired from the company and left the territory by the Fall Express. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
Finan McDonald lived and worked west of the Rocky Mountains for a number of years, and in 1826, he retired from the company and left the territory by the Fall Express. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In 1851, Robert Campbell's small party of men walked across the Richardson Range, between Lapierre House, on the Porcupine River, to the Peel's River House, on the Peel River (now Fort McPherson) #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth
In 1851, Robert Campbell's small party of men walked across the Richardson Range, between Lapierre House, on the Porcupine River, to the Peel's River House, on the Peel River (now Fort McPherson) #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth
The portage from Lapierre House to Peel's River post
In 1852, Robert Campbell walked over the portage between Lapierre's House, on the Porcupine River, and the Peel River post, on the lower Mackenzie River.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In 1851, Robert Campbell's small party of men walked across the Richardson Range, between Lapierre House, on the Porcupine River, to the Peel's River House, on the Peel River (now Fort McPherson) #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth
In 1851, Robert Campbell's small party of men walked across the Richardson Range, between Lapierre House, on the Porcupine River, to the Peel's River House, on the Peel River (now Fort McPherson) #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1831, Peter Warren Dease took out his first HBC brigade from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and brought it home safely again -- with a few adventures along the way. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
In 1831, Peter Warren Dease took out his first HBC brigade from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and brought it home safely again -- with a few adventures along the way. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
Peter Warren Dease in New Caledonia
Peter Warren Dease took charge of the New Caledonia District in April 1831, taking the place of Chief Factor William Connolly.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1831, Peter Warren Dease took out his first HBC brigade from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and brought it home safely again -- with a few adventures along the way. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
In 1831, Peter Warren Dease took out his first HBC brigade from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver #WA, and brought it home safely again -- with a few adventures along the way. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From the Big Bend of the Columbia River, where Boat Encampment was, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Wood River toward the Rocky mountains.. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
From the Big Bend of the Columbia River, where Boat Encampment was, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Wood River toward the Rocky mountains.. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
York Factory Express: Boat Encampment to Jasper's House
The fourth leg of the outgoing York Factory express journey led the York Factory Express men from Boat Encampment to Jasper's House.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From the Big Bend of the Columbia River, where Boat Encampment was, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Wood River toward the Rocky mountains.. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
From the Big Bend of the Columbia River, where Boat Encampment was, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Wood River toward the Rocky mountains.. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
From Fort Yukon, Robert Campbell and his men hurried up the Porcupine River to catch up to Alexander Hunter Murray, who was on his way to LapierreHouse and the Mackenzie River. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
From Fort Yukon, Robert Campbell and his men hurried up the Porcupine River to catch up to Alexander Hunter Murray, who was on his way to LapierreHouse and the Mackenzie River. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
Robert Campbell and the Porcupine River
In 1851 Robert Campbell continued his journey to Peel's River, heading up Porcupine River to Lapierre Post, on the west end of the portage to the Mackenzie.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
From Fort Yukon, Robert Campbell and his men hurried up the Porcupine River to catch up to Alexander Hunter Murray, who was on his way to LapierreHouse and the Mackenzie River. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
From Fort Yukon, Robert Campbell and his men hurried up the Porcupine River to catch up to Alexander Hunter Murray, who was on his way to LapierreHouse and the Mackenzie River. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From the junction of the Thompson River with the Fraser, Governor Simpson and his men, their boat, and their canoe, embarked on a perilous journey down the Fraser River and through its raging canyons. #TheHBCBrigades
From the junction of the Thompson River with the Fraser, Governor Simpson and his men, their boat, and their canoe, embarked on a perilous journey down the Fraser River and through its raging canyons. #TheHBCBrigades
Two Canoes Through the Fraser Canyon
In 1828 Governor Simpson traveled down the Fraser River, from the mouth of the Thompson River to Fort Langley -- passing through the fearsome Fraser Canyon.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From the junction of the Thompson River with the Fraser, Governor Simpson and his men, their boat, and their canoe, embarked on a perilous journey down the Fraser River and through its raging canyons. #TheHBCBrigades
From the junction of the Thompson River with the Fraser, Governor Simpson and his men, their boat, and their canoe, embarked on a perilous journey down the Fraser River and through its raging canyons. #TheHBCBrigades
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In March 1827, botanist David Douglas left Fort #Vancouver on his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains. Here he makes his way up the Columbia River. #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory #Journeys
In March 1827, botanist David Douglas left Fort #Vancouver on his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains. Here he makes his way up the Columbia River. #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory #Journeys
David Douglas and his YFE journey
David Douglas journeyed out of the Columbia District with Edward Ermatinger's York Factory Express in 1827. He left an interesting journal.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In March 1827, botanist David Douglas left Fort #Vancouver on his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains. Here he makes his way up the Columbia River. #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory #Journeys
In March 1827, botanist David Douglas left Fort #Vancouver on his way out of the territory west of the Rocky Mountains. Here he makes his way up the Columbia River. #YorkFactoryExpress #HBCHistory #Journeys
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In the early 1850s, Pierre Pambrun Jr joined the HBC trade and was sent to the North, where he served at Fort Halkett, on the Liard River, at Frances Lake and Pelly Banks -- all Robert Campbell's posts. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
In the early 1850s, Pierre Pambrun Jr joined the HBC trade and was sent to the North, where he served at Fort Halkett, on the Liard River, at Frances Lake and Pelly Banks -- all Robert Campbell's posts. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
Pierre Pambrun Jr.
It is lots of fun following odd little stories around the HBC records (or lack of them) but Pierre Pambrun Jr. is leading us on quite an interesting chase!
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December 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In the early 1850s, Pierre Pambrun Jr joined the HBC trade and was sent to the North, where he served at Fort Halkett, on the Liard River, at Frances Lake and Pelly Banks -- all Robert Campbell's posts. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
In the early 1850s, Pierre Pambrun Jr joined the HBC trade and was sent to the North, where he served at Fort Halkett, on the Liard River, at Frances Lake and Pelly Banks -- all Robert Campbell's posts. #ThreeJourneysNorth #Yukon #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, Governor Simpson makes his way down the North Thompson River from Little Fort to #Kamloops, on his way to #FortLangley and Fort #Vancouver #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1828, Governor Simpson makes his way down the North Thompson River from Little Fort to #Kamloops, on his way to #FortLangley and Fort #Vancouver #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Two Canoes to Kamloops
The rapid-filled Thompson River flowed from the Kamloops fort to the Fraser River, to the west. The HBC men never traveled this river, and so Governor Simpson gave it a try, in his unsuccessful…
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December 14, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, Governor Simpson makes his way down the North Thompson River from Little Fort to #Kamloops, on his way to #FortLangley and Fort #Vancouver #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1828, Governor Simpson makes his way down the North Thompson River from Little Fort to #Kamloops, on his way to #FortLangley and Fort #Vancouver #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Fort Colvile, near #Sookane, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Columbia River to Boat Encampment, from whence they would walk over the mountains. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
From Fort Colvile, near #Sookane, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Columbia River to Boat Encampment, from whence they would walk over the mountains. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
Fort Colvile to Boat Encampment
One of the most dangerous legs of the York Factory Express expedition was their journey north from Fort Colvile to Boat Encampment, via the Columbia River.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Fort Colvile, near #Sookane, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Columbia River to Boat Encampment, from whence they would walk over the mountains. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
From Fort Colvile, near #Sookane, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way up the Columbia River to Boat Encampment, from whence they would walk over the mountains. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
In 1851, Robert Campbell was given permission to explore the Yukon River, as well as the Porcupine. Delighted, he set off from Fort Selkirk in a very good mood. His journal describes the river he travelled down. #Journeys #Yukon #NWT
In 1851, Robert Campbell was given permission to explore the Yukon River, as well as the Porcupine. Delighted, he set off from Fort Selkirk in a very good mood. His journal describes the river he travelled down. #Journeys #Yukon #NWT
Robert Campbell's Yukon River
Fort Yukon was founded on the forks of the Porcupine and Yukon Rivers by Alexander Hunter Murray in June 1847, before Fort Selkirk was built.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From the future location of the Little Fort, on the North River, the HBC men made their way down the banks of the North Thompson River to the fort at #Kamloops. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From the future location of the Little Fort, on the North River, the HBC men made their way down the banks of the North Thompson River to the fort at #Kamloops. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Little Fort to Kamloops
The early brigade trail to the Kamloops post led down the east side of the North Thompson River south of the crossing, near modern-day Little Fort, B.C.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From the future location of the Little Fort, on the North River, the HBC men made their way down the banks of the North Thompson River to the fort at #Kamloops. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From the future location of the Little Fort, on the North River, the HBC men made their way down the banks of the North Thompson River to the fort at #Kamloops. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
I found William Sinclair Jr in various places and different times in the HBC journals, and finally put his story together. He was an interesting man. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
I found William Sinclair Jr in various places and different times in the HBC journals, and finally put his story together. He was an interesting man. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
William Sinclair Jr.
Wm Sinclair Jr was one of the interesting men who worked west of the Rocky Mountains, but it took me a long time to put his story together.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
I found William Sinclair Jr in various places and different times in the HBC journals, and finally put his story together. He was an interesting man. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
I found William Sinclair Jr in various places and different times in the HBC journals, and finally put his story together. He was an interesting man. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
From Athabasca Lake, the HBC men travelled up Riviere des Roches to the Slave River and, eventually, Great Slave Lake. But sometimes these rivers acted differently than you expected them to act.... #ThreeJourneysNorth #Journeys
From Athabasca Lake, the HBC men travelled up Riviere des Roches to the Slave River and, eventually, Great Slave Lake. But sometimes these rivers acted differently than you expected them to act.... #ThreeJourneysNorth #Journeys
Rivière des Roches to Great Slave Lake
The Riviere des Roches led the Klondikers out of Athabasca Lake and into the Slave River and Fort Smith, where they portaged past the deadly Smith Rapids.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA:
From Athabasca Lake, the HBC men travelled up Riviere des Roches to the Slave River and, eventually, Great Slave Lake. But sometimes these rivers acted differently than you expected them to act.... #ThreeJourneysNorth #Journeys
From Athabasca Lake, the HBC men travelled up Riviere des Roches to the Slave River and, eventually, Great Slave Lake. But sometimes these rivers acted differently than you expected them to act.... #ThreeJourneysNorth #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, Governor Simpson followed the HBC Brigade trail south from Fort Alexandria to the banks of the North River: that is, the North Thompson River. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
In 1828, Governor Simpson followed the HBC Brigade trail south from Fort Alexandria to the banks of the North River: that is, the North Thompson River. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
Two Canoes: To the North River
In this section of the Two Canoes journal, Governor Simpson makes his way from Fort Alexandria to the traverse at North River, but the journal is confusing and it is difficult to discover exactly how…
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December 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, Governor Simpson followed the HBC Brigade trail south from Fort Alexandria to the banks of the North River: that is, the North Thompson River. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
In 1828, Governor Simpson followed the HBC Brigade trail south from Fort Alexandria to the banks of the North River: that is, the North Thompson River. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Sometimes, when you are putting together a book with a whole bunch of different stories in it, you suddenly realize WHY this incident occurred. And this happened to me, recently... #YorkFactoryExpress
Sometimes, when you are putting together a book with a whole bunch of different stories in it, you suddenly realize WHY this incident occurred. And this happened to me, recently... #YorkFactoryExpress
Connecting Stories
Sometimes, quite by accident, a writer is able to connect one story to another to make a bigger story. Connecting stories is what writers do.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Sometimes, when you are putting together a book with a whole bunch of different stories in it, you suddenly realize WHY this incident occurred. And this happened to me, recently... #YorkFactoryExpress
Sometimes, when you are putting together a book with a whole bunch of different stories in it, you suddenly realize WHY this incident occurred. And this happened to me, recently... #YorkFactoryExpress