Chronology of events in the North West Company
o enable the user to gain a broader understanding of the historical evolution of the fur trade in New France and later Quebec and Canada, the chronology provides a detailed list of key events related to the historical and economic impact of the fur trade as it evolved
in New France and later British North America. For the purposes of this site, we have chosen to focus the latter part of the chronology upon the activities of the NWC from 1779 to 1821.
o enable the user to gain a broader understanding of the historical evolution of the fur trade in New France and later Quebec and Canada, the chronology provides a detailed list of key events related to the historical and economic impact of the fur trade as it evolved
in New France and later British North America. For the purposes of this site, we have chosen to focus the latter part of the chronology upon the activities of the NWC from 1779 to 1821.