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QUIZ: How well do you know the Hudson鈥檚 Bay Company story?

Iconic store has played an important role in Canada鈥檚 history?

The Hudson鈥檚 Bay Company, established in 1670, has had a strong presence in the history and development of what is now Canada. 

Its history is at times uncomfortable, as the fur trade exploited many Indigenous people across what is now Canada. The trade also introduced viruses which took a toll on Indigenous populations who did not have immunity to them, the loss of traditional cultures, the introduction of alcohol and more. 

The fur trade drove the expansion and development of Canada, and the legacy of this period in history can still be seen today. 

Today, 355 years after it was founded, the Hudson鈥檚 Bay Company is in creditor protection and its future is not known. 

How much do you know about this business, its history and its effect on Canada? Did you know that the body of water itself is just Hudson Bay? 

Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. 

 

 



John Arendt

About the Author: John Arendt

I have worked as a newspaper journalist since 1989 and have been at the Summerland Review since 1994.
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