The History of Basswood, Manitoba
Basswood, Manitoba, Canada, is a city located on Highway 16, a four-hour drive west of the provincial capital of Winnipeg. This small city has an interesting history that includes some notable people and involvement in the fur trade.
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Fur Trade and Exploration
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Surrounded by numerous lakes and close to the Assiniboine River, which is a major tributary of the Red River, native groups and fur traders have used Basswood and the surrounding areas to travel and trade for centuries. It was first officially mapped by the French explorer Pierre de La Verendrye in the 18th century.
Neil Cameron (1863-1935)
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A farmer, rancher, grain merchant and member of the Legislative Assembly, Neil Cameron emigrated from Owen Sound, Ontario, in 1874. Among many other feats of exploration and commercial enterprise, he founded the Neil Cameron Elevator Co. at Basswood, Manitoba. He still is considered a pioneer and person of historic note.
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Duck Lake Provincial Park
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Reminiscent of the area's ancient history, Duck Lake Provincial Park is north of Basswood. The various lakes and rivers that make up the park are reminiscent of the glacial age, which carved the western part of Manitoba and neighboring Saskatchewan into the geographic quilt of water, forest and gentle hills of the present day.
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