Fort Paskoya, French colonial fort in The Pas, Canada
The fort stands at the intersection of the Saskatchewan River and Cedar Lake, marking a strategic point for regional navigation and trade networks.
La Vérendrye established Fort Paskoya between 1741 and 1742 as part of French colonial expansion efforts to control fur trade routes west of Lake Winnipeg.
The fort's name derives from Cree language references to river narrows, reflecting the deep connection between Indigenous peoples and French traders in Manitoba.
Visitors can reach the historical site coordinates at 53.507° North and 100.651° West through guided tours organized by local heritage associations.
British explorer Anthony Henday's 1754 visit to Fort Paskoya represents the only documented English presence at a French fort in this region before 1760.
Location: Manitoba
Inception: 1741
GPS coordinates: 53.50700,-100.65100
Latest update: April 1, 2025 08:59
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