Athabaska Portage, Paß in Nordamerika, zwischen dem 52. u. 53.°, in einer Einsenkung, die etwa 7500 Fuß über dem Meeresspiegel liegt, u. als Punch-Bowl auf den Charten verzeichnet ist. Die Pelzhändler schlagen jetzt denselben gewöhnlich auf ihren Reisen nach dem Westen u. zurück ein, wenn sie von ihren Niederlassungen am Unjigah od. am Saskatschewan zu jenem am Tacouiche-Tesse sich begeben.
Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.
Methye Portage — Also known as Portage La Loche. Named after the methye or loche (Lota maculosa), which has always been abundant in neighbouring waters. This portage was an important point in the palmy days of the fur trade. It leads from the Churchill to the… … The makers of Canada
Punch-Bowl — Punch Bowl, Paß, so v.w. Athabaska Portage … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
McKenzie, Roderick — Cousin of Sir Alexander Mackenzie. Came to Canada from Scotland in 1784, and entered the service of the fur trading firm of Gregory, McTavish & Co., of Montreal. The following year reached Grand Portage, where employed as a clerk. Accompanied… … The makers of Canada
Mackenzie, Sir Alexander — (1755 1820) S Visits Simcoe, 188; recommends establishment of two trading posts on Pacific coast, 189. MS Joins North West Company, 7; opposes Selkirk s plans, 7, 146, 151, 159, 167; his death, 8; born 1763 at Stornoway, Island of Lewis,… … The makers of Canada
Steamboats of the Mackenzie River — The Great Mackenzie River in Canada s north is a major artery. Used for thousands of years by the Dene, Beaver (Dunneza), Cree and Athabaskan natives, it was explored by the Scot who lent his name. The river was an important communication link to … Wikipedia
Fort Chipewyan — Built by North West Company, 1788, on southern shore of Lake Athabaska, near mouth of Athabaska River. Removed, 1820, by Hudson s Bay Company to north shore, where it still stands. Index: MS Built by Roderick Mackenzie, on Lake Athabaska,… … The makers of Canada
North West Company — Coat of Arms For the grocery chain, see The North West Company. The North West Company was a fur trading business headquartered in Montreal from 1779 to 1821. It competed with increasing success against the Hudson s Bay Company in what was to… … Wikipedia
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