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Living History and the Fur Trade
By Linda Tancs
One of the largest living history sites in North America, Fort William Historical Park in Ontario, Canada, brings to life the excitement and drama of the 19th-century fur trade. Historical characters use first-person interpretation to present their life and experiences at and around Fort William circa 1815. The fort is an accurate re-creation of the North West Company’s impressive inland headquarters, the world’s largest fur trading enterprise. Explore over 40 buildings including the artisans’ area, the working farm and the Anishnaabe encampment and encounter a cultural mosaic of Scottish fur traders, Ojibwa and Metis peoples, and French-Canadian voyageurs. Guided tours are approximately 1.5 hours in length and are offered September through June. During July and August you can explore the site at your own pace.
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