This famous fur trader and explore, son of a Loyalist officer, was born in what is now Vermont and came to Canada in 1784. He entered the fur trade with the North West Company in 1792 and, in 1805, was placed in charge of operations west of the Rocky Mountains. In 1808, while searching for a water route to the Pacific, Fraser descended the turbulent river that bears his name. The skill and daring required to traverse those 500 miles with their violent whirlpools and rapids make his feat one of the most outstanding in the exploration of Canada. Retiring from the Company in 1817, he settled on this property where he farmed and operated mills.

Location

At the site of his former mills, County Road 18 and Concession Road 6, St. Andrews West

Themes

• Agriculture
• Exploration
• Fur trade
• Industry and trade
• People