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The Hudson Bay Company (approx)
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(approx) Radisson + Groseilliers
Radisson and Groseilliers discover a wealth of fur in the interior of the continent - North and West of the great lakes. -
R and G Proposed the Idead of HBC
R and G travelled to England, where it took the vision and connections of Prince Rupert. -
The Nonsuch
The first ship, the Nonsuch, was sent to Hudson Bay. -
HBC Was Chartered and Land Was Granted
the HBC was chartered and the Hudson Bay watershed was now considered 'owned' by HBC. -
Treaty of Utrecht
With the treaty of Utrecht, the French acknowledged the English claim to the Bay area. -
(approx) HBC Expansion
Due to competition from the NWC, HBC expanded to the interior. -
HBC Merged with NWC
HBC Merged with NWC. -
(approx) Reorganizatin
HBC reorganized into trading departments and subdivided into districts. Staff began sharing profits. -
(approx) Shift to Retail
HBC began to shift priorities from fur trading to retail merchandising. -
Where HBC is Now
HBC is currently, the longest lasting company in Canada and ownds a large quantity of companies including Zellers, The Bay, Home Outfitters, and more!