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Description

(1801 – 1802) Lena House was one of the only fur trading forts established on Turtle Mountain. Its location has never been conclusively determined.

Stories

Lena House

(1801 - 1802) Lena House is only one of the only fur trading posts established on Turtle Mountains. The HBC established this post with the goal of shutting down all other forts in the area.

The Souris River Fur Trade

The Fur Trade on the Souris River flourished because of the proximity of grassland favoured by grazing bison. Pemmican made from these magestic beasts supported the rest of the fur trade.

Other Features Nearby

Skull Swamp

Skull Swamp is an example of the ingenuity possessed by post glacial societies in their bison hunting techniques and how they used the existing landscape to their advantage.