Hudson Bay Company Founded
Canadian History
May 5, 1670
May 2, 1670 - Charles II granted a charter to Prince Rupert and his "Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson's Bay." The charter granted the company a monopoly of trade in the Bay and ownership of all lands drained by rivers flowing into the Bay
Canoe Manned by Voyageurs Passing a Waterfall.* 1869. "Click" photo to enlarge and Credit.
Hudson Bay Company Trading Posts
Hudson Bay Company Trading Post
at “old” Frobisher Bay: Apex(?) Hill and Niakongnag(?) in front of building. 1956- MIKAN 3227331 Library and Archives Canada. "Click" photo to enlarge.
