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Daily life and challenges for the various groups involved in the fur trade.


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Location: Lower Fort Garry, Manitoba
Copyright Holder: Parks Canada


(PC1) Trading Post - Interior

A reproduction of what the trading post at Lower Fort Garry might have looked like. Some of the items you can find include hats, hobnailed boots, HBC blankets, wash basins, kettles, kitchen utensils, harnesses, flour, tea and soap.

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Read more about trading posts - type 'posts' in the search box to your left.

Check the Beaver Index - e.g., type in 'fur trade,' 'trading posts,' etc.

Visit Lower Fort Garry and take a virtual tour using an interactive map.