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Hudson's Bay Co. fort at the north end of lake Babine, B. C. Built in 1822 and in continuous operation ever since. It was famous for its salmon but poor as a fur trading station. It was sometimes called Kilmar's Fort. Was first built at base of the two arms at the north end. In 1836 it was moved 35 miles to the north end. Shown on Arrowsmith maps 1832 (No. 101) and 1850 (No. 100) 1857 (No. 8) and both locations on Map of Northern Canada (No. 35).
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