Calgary and Edmonton Trail
The Calgary and Edmonton Trail was a land transport route between Fort Edmonton and Fort Calgary in the Canadian Northwest. Several trails south from the fur trade post at Fort Edmonton had existed for some time. The northern portion was traveled by David Thompson in 1800. The more modern trail was blazed by John McDougall in 1873 as far as Morley and extended to Calgary two years later. Development of the trail allowed mail service between Calgary and Edmonton in July 1883.
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Calgary and Edmonton Trail
The Calgary and Edmonton Trail was a land transport route between Fort Edmonton and Fort Calgary in the Canadian Northwest. Several trails south from the fur trade post at Fort Edmonton had existed for some time. The northern portion was traveled by David Thompson in 1800. The more modern trail was blazed by John McDougall in 1873 as far as Morley and extended to Calgary two years later. Development of the trail allowed mail service between Calgary and Edmonton in July 1883.
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The Calgary and Edmonton Trail ...... ary and Edmonton in July 1883.
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The Calgary and Edmonton Trail ...... ary and Edmonton in July 1883.
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