HBC Timeline

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    The Hudson Bay Company (approx)

  • (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!