THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Samuel Black was truly one of the most complex and interesting men who worked west of the Rocky Mountains, but he was murdered at #Kamloops in 1841. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Samuel Black was truly one of the most complex and interesting men who worked west of the Rocky Mountains, but he was murdered at #Kamloops in 1841. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Samuel Black
Samuel Black was the oddest and most contradictory of all the HBC men. Many loathed him, but those whose friendships he gained loved him.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Samuel Black was truly one of the most complex and interesting men who worked west of the Rocky Mountains, but he was murdered at #Kamloops in 1841. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Samuel Black was truly one of the most complex and interesting men who worked west of the Rocky Mountains, but he was murdered at #Kamloops in 1841. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1837, Robert Birnie accompanied his sister north to Fort Alexandria, where she was to be married to my great-grandfather Alexander Caulfield Anderson. But he also had his own story. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades
In 1837, Robert Birnie accompanied his sister north to Fort Alexandria, where she was to be married to my great-grandfather Alexander Caulfield Anderson. But he also had his own story. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades
Robert Birnie
Robert Birnie was son of James Birnie, born at Fort George Astoria in 1824. He had an interesting life, made more difficult because of his poor education.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1837, Robert Birnie accompanied his sister north to Fort Alexandria, where she was to be married to my great-grandfather Alexander Caulfield Anderson. But he also had his own story. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades
In 1837, Robert Birnie accompanied his sister north to Fort Alexandria, where she was to be married to my great-grandfather Alexander Caulfield Anderson. But he also had his own story. #HBCHistory #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
George Stewart Simpson was the mixed-blood son of Governor George Simpson of the HBC. Both George and his brother worked west of the Rockies for a time. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
George Stewart Simpson was the mixed-blood son of Governor George Simpson of the HBC. Both George and his brother worked west of the Rockies for a time. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
George Stewart Simpson, son of Governor George Simpson
George Stewart Simpson was the son of HBC Governor George Simpson, and he worked west of the Rocky Mountains in the 1840's and 1850's.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
George Stewart Simpson was the mixed-blood son of Governor George Simpson of the HBC. Both George and his brother worked west of the Rockies for a time. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
George Stewart Simpson was the mixed-blood son of Governor George Simpson of the HBC. Both George and his brother worked west of the Rockies for a time. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1833 botanist David Douglas travelled north with a combined cattle drive and HBC Brigade that brought cows and bulls north to New Caledonia. It must have been an interesting journey. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
In 1833 botanist David Douglas travelled north with a combined cattle drive and HBC Brigade that brought cows and bulls north to New Caledonia. It must have been an interesting journey. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
Cattle Drive
In 1833, botanist David Douglas accompanied an HBC cattle drive north to Fort Alexandria. His book of maps tell of a very interesting and surprising route.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1833 botanist David Douglas travelled north with a combined cattle drive and HBC Brigade that brought cows and bulls north to New Caledonia. It must have been an interesting journey. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
In 1833 botanist David Douglas travelled north with a combined cattle drive and HBC Brigade that brought cows and bulls north to New Caledonia. It must have been an interesting journey. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, the incoming HBC Brigades left Fort Vancouver on their journey up the Columbia River to their home post of Fort Colvile, north of #Spokane #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
In 1828, the incoming HBC Brigades left Fort Vancouver on their journey up the Columbia River to their home post of Fort Colvile, north of #Spokane #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
Fort Colvile Brigades
More stories from the incoming Fort Colvile Brigades of 1828, as the men make their way up the Columbia. The journal was kept by John Work.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, the incoming HBC Brigades left Fort Vancouver on their journey up the Columbia River to their home post of Fort Colvile, north of #Spokane #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
In 1828, the incoming HBC Brigades left Fort Vancouver on their journey up the Columbia River to their home post of Fort Colvile, north of #Spokane #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, John Work led out the Fort Colvile brigades to Fort #Vancouver, bringing his men and goods downriver by boat, as they always did. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1828, John Work led out the Fort Colvile brigades to Fort #Vancouver, bringing his men and goods downriver by boat, as they always did. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Fort Colvile Brigade
This is a very interesting journal: the journal of the journey of the Fort Colvile Brigades to Fort Vancouver in 1828, written by John Work.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1828, John Work led out the Fort Colvile brigades to Fort #Vancouver, bringing his men and goods downriver by boat, as they always did. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1828, John Work led out the Fort Colvile brigades to Fort #Vancouver, bringing his men and goods downriver by boat, as they always did. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CUTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Once they reached Fort George #PrinceGeorge, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades pushed their canoes up the difficult Nechako River toward #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Once they reached Fort George #PrinceGeorge, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades pushed their canoes up the difficult Nechako River toward #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
The New Caledonia brigades head up the Nechako River
The last stage of the New Caledonia brigades coming home to Fort St. James was the journey up the Nechako River north of Fort George [Prince George]. Here are some of their stories.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CUTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Once they reached Fort George #PrinceGeorge, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades pushed their canoes up the difficult Nechako River toward #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Once they reached Fort George #PrinceGeorge, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades pushed their canoes up the difficult Nechako River toward #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There were two deep gullies south of Fort Alexandria, and one of them was Deep Creek -- now Haines Creek, BC. It was a huge, muddy barrier! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
There were two deep gullies south of Fort Alexandria, and one of them was Deep Creek -- now Haines Creek, BC. It was a huge, muddy barrier! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Deep Creek
Deep Creek appears on A.C. Anderson's 1867 map. But until I visited modern-day Deep Creek, I did not understand why it had the name it had.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There were two deep gullies south of Fort Alexandria, and one of them was Deep Creek -- now Haines Creek, BC. It was a huge, muddy barrier! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
There were two deep gullies south of Fort Alexandria, and one of them was Deep Creek -- now Haines Creek, BC. It was a huge, muddy barrier! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1826, Peter Warren Dease led his New Caledonia brigades north from Fort Alexandria, travelling up the Fraser River toward home at #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1826, Peter Warren Dease led his New Caledonia brigades north from Fort Alexandria, travelling up the Fraser River toward home at #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Peter Warren Dease travels north from Fort Alexandria
In 1831, Peter Warren Dease traveled up the Fraser River north of Fort Alexandria, on his way to Fort George [Prince George]. This might have been the most difficult leg of his brigade journey out…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1826, Peter Warren Dease led his New Caledonia brigades north from Fort Alexandria, travelling up the Fraser River toward home at #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1826, Peter Warren Dease led his New Caledonia brigades north from Fort Alexandria, travelling up the Fraser River toward home at #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
On their journey home to #FortStJames, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades enjoyed an easier ride past historic Lac la Hache, or Axe Lake, where there was plenty of grass to feed the horses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
On their journey home to #FortStJames, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades enjoyed an easier ride past historic Lac la Hache, or Axe Lake, where there was plenty of grass to feed the horses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Lac La Hache (Axe Lake)
From Alexander Caulfield's Anderson 1867 Map of British Columbia, we have a good idea of where the brigade trail ran north of Lac La Hache.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
On their journey home to #FortStJames, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades enjoyed an easier ride past historic Lac la Hache, or Axe Lake, where there was plenty of grass to feed the horses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
On their journey home to #FortStJames, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades enjoyed an easier ride past historic Lac la Hache, or Axe Lake, where there was plenty of grass to feed the horses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The Pont, or Bridge River, was both on the old Brigade trail, and on the new. It was a place where the HBC men swam the horses, and packed the goods across the river on a beaver-dam bridge. #TheHBCBrigades
The Pont, or Bridge River, was both on the old Brigade trail, and on the new. It was a place where the HBC men swam the horses, and packed the goods across the river on a beaver-dam bridge. #TheHBCBrigades
Bridge River
The HBC's "Bridge River" was not the same river as today's Bridge Creek, which runs through 100 Mile House. Bridge River is now called Little Bridge Creek.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The Pont, or Bridge River, was both on the old Brigade trail, and on the new. It was a place where the HBC men swam the horses, and packed the goods across the river on a beaver-dam bridge. #TheHBCBrigades
The Pont, or Bridge River, was both on the old Brigade trail, and on the new. It was a place where the HBC men swam the horses, and packed the goods across the river on a beaver-dam bridge. #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
As they rode up the new trail, first used in 1843, the HBC men made their way from Green Lake to Horse Lake, where they joined the old trail and headed west to Fort Alexandria. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
As they rode up the new trail, first used in 1843, the HBC men made their way from Green Lake to Horse Lake, where they joined the old trail and headed west to Fort Alexandria. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
1843 Brigade Trail: Green Lake to Horse Lake
The brigade trail south of Horse Lake took two routes to Green Lake. The 1843 trail swung far to the east. But in 1851 Peter Ogden straightened the road.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
As they rode up the new trail, first used in 1843, the HBC men made their way from Green Lake to Horse Lake, where they joined the old trail and headed west to Fort Alexandria. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
As they rode up the new trail, first used in 1843, the HBC men made their way from Green Lake to Horse Lake, where they joined the old trail and headed west to Fort Alexandria. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The new Brigade Trail, first opened in 1843, led the HBC men north from Loon Lake to Green Lake, over the rough, rugged, and rocky Bonaparte Plateau. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
The new Brigade Trail, first opened in 1843, led the HBC men north from Loon Lake to Green Lake, over the rough, rugged, and rocky Bonaparte Plateau. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
The 1843 Brigade Trail, Loon Lake to Green Lake
After Manson's Mountain, the brigade trail from Loon to Horse Lake, through the Green Timber, might have been the most difficult part of the brigade trail.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The new Brigade Trail, first opened in 1843, led the HBC men north from Loon Lake to Green Lake, over the rough, rugged, and rocky Bonaparte Plateau. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
The new Brigade Trail, first opened in 1843, led the HBC men north from Loon Lake to Green Lake, over the rough, rugged, and rocky Bonaparte Plateau. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys #HBCHistory
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The new 1843 Brigade trail led the men in the HBC Brigades from their encampment at Copper Creek to Loon Lake, after a long day of riding trails through marshes and bogs following what they called *the detour* #TheHBCBrigades
The new 1843 Brigade trail led the men in the HBC Brigades from their encampment at Copper Creek to Loon Lake, after a long day of riding trails through marshes and bogs following what they called *the detour* #TheHBCBrigades
The 1843 brigade trail, Copper Creek to Loon Lake
The 1843 brigade trail north of Kamloops traveled via Copper and Carabine creeks over the hills to Vidette Lake, and the east end of Loon Lake.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The new 1843 Brigade trail led the men in the HBC Brigades from their encampment at Copper Creek to Loon Lake, after a long day of riding trails through marshes and bogs following what they called *the detour* #TheHBCBrigades
The new 1843 Brigade trail led the men in the HBC Brigades from their encampment at Copper Creek to Loon Lake, after a long day of riding trails through marshes and bogs following what they called *the detour* #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Round Lake, just north of Okanagan Lake, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades make their way north through the Grande Prairie and #Kamloops. Happy New Year! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Round Lake, just north of Okanagan Lake, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades make their way north through the Grande Prairie and #Kamloops. Happy New Year! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
New Caledonia brigade moves north from Round Lake
The New Caledonia Brigade moves north from Round Lake, following the Salmon River to the grasslands on the Grande Prairie.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Round Lake, just north of Okanagan Lake, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades make their way north through the Grande Prairie and #Kamloops. Happy New Year! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Round Lake, just north of Okanagan Lake, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades make their way north through the Grande Prairie and #Kamloops. Happy New Year! #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The HBC Brigades made their way North of the Lone Tree, on their way home to #FortStJames from Fort #Vancouver #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #HBCHistory
The HBC Brigades made their way North of the Lone Tree, on their way home to #FortStJames from Fort #Vancouver #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #HBCHistory
Brigade Journey North of the Lone Tree
The incoming New Caledonia Brigade travels past Okanagan Lake, on its way north to Round Lake and the Grande Prairie.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The HBC Brigades made their way North of the Lone Tree, on their way home to #FortStJames from Fort #Vancouver #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #HBCHistory
The HBC Brigades made their way North of the Lone Tree, on their way home to #FortStJames from Fort #Vancouver #WA #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #HBCHistory
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1826, the HBC brigades travelled north through the grasslands, heading toward Kamloops from the forks of the Similkameen River, travelling on horseback and using packhorses to pack their loads. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1826, the HBC brigades travelled north through the grasslands, heading toward Kamloops from the forks of the Similkameen River, travelling on horseback and using packhorses to pack their loads. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Brigade Journey North, from the Similkameen Forks
The brigade journey north from the Similkameen Forks varied over the years. In 1826 Connolly traveled the lower trail: in 1831 Dease described the new.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1826, the HBC brigades travelled north through the grasslands, heading toward Kamloops from the forks of the Similkameen River, travelling on horseback and using packhorses to pack their loads. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
In 1826, the HBC brigades travelled north through the grasslands, heading toward Kamloops from the forks of the Similkameen River, travelling on horseback and using packhorses to pack their loads. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
At Fort #Okanagan, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades abandoned their boats for packhorses, and began their journey up the east bank of the Okanagan River to #Kamloops #TheHBCBrigades
At Fort #Okanagan, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades abandoned their boats for packhorses, and began their journey up the east bank of the Okanagan River to #Kamloops #TheHBCBrigades
Incoming brigades, Journey to Fort Okanogan
The brigade journeys from Fort Nez Perces to Fort Okanogan varied over the years, but the problems remained much the same -- Horses, horses, horses!
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December 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
At Fort #Okanagan, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades abandoned their boats for packhorses, and began their journey up the east bank of the Okanagan River to #Kamloops #TheHBCBrigades
At Fort #Okanagan, the men of the incoming HBC Brigades abandoned their boats for packhorses, and began their journey up the east bank of the Okanagan River to #Kamloops #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The Grand Coulee was a magnificent red-rocked canyon that led the HBC gentlemen past many of the rapids and falls that littered the Columbia River. It provided a quick, safe route to Fort #Okanagan #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
The Grand Coulee was a magnificent red-rocked canyon that led the HBC gentlemen past many of the rapids and falls that littered the Columbia River. It provided a quick, safe route to Fort #Okanagan #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
Grand Coulee
The Grand Coulee began just past Priests Rapids, cutting across the tablelands of Oregon Territory to reach the Columbia River east of Fort Okanogan.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The Grand Coulee was a magnificent red-rocked canyon that led the HBC gentlemen past many of the rapids and falls that littered the Columbia River. It provided a quick, safe route to Fort #Okanagan #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
The Grand Coulee was a magnificent red-rocked canyon that led the HBC gentlemen past many of the rapids and falls that littered the Columbia River. It provided a quick, safe route to Fort #Okanagan #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla, the incoming HBC Brigades continue their journey up the Columbia River to Fort Okanogan #Okanagan, where they will transfer their goods to packhorses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla, the incoming HBC Brigades continue their journey up the Columbia River to Fort Okanogan #Okanagan, where they will transfer their goods to packhorses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Incoming brigades, Journey to Fort Okanogan
The brigade journeys from Fort Nez Perces to Fort Okanogan varied over the years, but the problems remained much the same -- Horses, horses, horses!
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December 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
From Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla, the incoming HBC Brigades continue their journey up the Columbia River to Fort Okanogan #Okanagan, where they will transfer their goods to packhorses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
From Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla, the incoming HBC Brigades continue their journey up the Columbia River to Fort Okanogan #Okanagan, where they will transfer their goods to packhorses. #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1826, William Connolly's HBC Brigades and John McLeod's York Factory Express passed each other like ships in the night. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades
In 1826, William Connolly's HBC Brigades and John McLeod's York Factory Express passed each other like ships in the night. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades
Connolly's Brigades and McLeod's Express
This is the story of how the experiences of the outgoing York Factory Express affected those of the New Caledonia brigades coming downriver.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
In 1826, William Connolly's HBC Brigades and John McLeod's York Factory Express passed each other like ships in the night. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades
In 1826, William Connolly's HBC Brigades and John McLeod's York Factory Express passed each other like ships in the night. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia River, was the headquarters for the entire district west of the Rocky Mountains, even controlling the gentlemen who lived and worked in northernmost #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia River, was the headquarters for the entire district west of the Rocky Mountains, even controlling the gentlemen who lived and worked in northernmost #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver was the most important post in the Pacific North West, and the headquarters for the entire Columbia District & New Caledonia.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia River, was the headquarters for the entire district west of the Rocky Mountains, even controlling the gentlemen who lived and worked in northernmost #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia River, was the headquarters for the entire district west of the Rocky Mountains, even controlling the gentlemen who lived and worked in northernmost #FortStJames #TheHBCBrigades #Journeys
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 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
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