Pioneer Bridges plus Pemmican War

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of early bridges in pioneer life and the historical conflict between the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company.

This week, Kate talks about early bridges - and those that built them. In a rural pioneer county crossed by lakes and rivers, bridges were an absolute necessity that we now take for granted. But back then it would have been pretty tough to get around without them. Plus, Paul has the origin, growth, and competition between the fur trading Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company that devolved into armed conflict and death. And yet, the struggle between the two companies helped lay the foundation for a future country. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com

People in this episode

Host: Paul Vorvis

Guest: Kate Butler

Topics covered

• early bridges
• pioneer history
• fur trading
• Hudson's Bay Company
• North West Company
• armed conflict
• Canadian history

Keywords

• bridges
• pioneer
• fur trade
• Hudson's Bay Company
• North West Company
• history
• Haliburton

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hudson's Bay Company, North West Company

Places: Haliburton County, Toronto

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