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Explorers of Canada, Part XXVIII: Simon Fraser __ "One of the large Universities in Canada is named Simon Fraser. It is in Burnaby, British Columbia. In that same province there is also a River named the Fraser. Both are named after Scotch-Canadian explorer and mapmaker Simon Fraser."  A good overview. - From suite101.com - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/life_in_canada/93610

Fraser, Simon __ An article and map of Simon Fraser's explorations. - illustrated - From thecanadianencyclopedia.com - http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0003041  

Introduction - Simon Fraser and the Roller Coaster River ___"Simon Fraser is remembered mainly as the explorer of what is now called the Fraser River (named after him by David Thompson). He was also responsible for the first British settlements west of the Rockies." These pages are designed for young explorers, but students of all ages will find the information useful. (You might want to increase the text size.) - Illustrated - From Library and Archives Canada - http://www.collectionscanada.ca/explorers/kids/h3-1630-e.html

Simon Fraser: Biography __ A collection of biographies from a variety of online resources. - From answers.com - http://www.answers.com/topic/simon-fraser  

 

Simon Fraser __ "Simon Fraser was born May 20, 1776, in the small rural hamlet of Mapletown in Hoosick Township, New York, near Bennington, Vermont. His father, Simon Fraser, senior, and his mother Isabella Grant, had emigrated from Scotland in 1773."  You will find a brief, but good, biography. - illustrated - From 3rd1000.com - http://www.3rd1000.com/history3/explorers/frasier/frasier.htm 

Simon Fraser, Canadian explorer __ You will find a brief biographical summary along with links to related materials. - From infoplease.com - http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0819516.html 

Simon Fraser (explorer) __ "Simon Fraser (1776–18 August 1862) was a fur trader and an explorer who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia. Fraser was employed by the Montreal-based North West Company and by 1805 had been put in charge of all the company's operations west of the Rocky Mountains."  You will find an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - illustrated - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Fraser_  

Simon Fraser-Explorer ___An excellent history of this "... fur trader and explorer who charted much of what is now the Canadian province of British Columbia." - Text only - From Discover Vancouver - http://www.discovervancouver.com/GVB/simonsfr.asp

 

Tracking Simon Fraser's Route __ Many articles and resources. - From Vancouver Sun - http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/fraser/articles.html 

What did explorer Simon Fraser look like? __ "The answer remains as elusive as much of the explorer’s life. Yet putting a face to the man who founded British Columbia seems an important part of the search."  Interesting article and speculation. - From Vancouver Sun - http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/fraser/story.html?id=0349c6cb-6423-4424-a4b2-0ec12c2302ef 

 

 

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