Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Fort Kaministiquia 1717
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
1. Fort Kaministiquia 1717 Marker
A small fort was established near here in 1717 by a French officer, Zacharie Robutel de la Nouλ. First of a projected series of bases en route to the "Western Sea", it replaced a structure built in 1679 by Daniel Greysolon, Sieur Dulhut, on another branch of the Kaministiquia River delta. It served as a trading post and base of operations, 1727-43, for Pierre Gaultier de la Vιrendrye, the famous explorer. Following the conquest of New France in 1760 this fort was abandoned. A later Fort Kaministiquia, built a short distance downriver by the North West Company, was renamed Fort William in 1807. It became the nucleus of this city.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.
Location. 48° 22.936′ N, 89° 14.743′ W. Marker is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. It is at the intersection of Donald Street East and May Street South, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ontario and specifically in Northwest Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, in the Great North Woods, on Lake Superiors North Shore, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William McGillivray (here, next to this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 10-Mile Road Race (within shouting distance of this marker); 425 Donald Street East (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thunder Bay Public Library (about 90 meters away); The Western Route of the C.P.R. (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);
Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 10, 2017
2. Wideview of Fort Kaministiquia 1717 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 755 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
