Geographic Feature: Yellow Quill Trail

Description

(Pre 1790 - 1886) The Yellow Quill Trail began as a trade route used by First Nations but served as a convenient avenue of travel for pioneering Europeans as well.

Stories

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.
The Yellow Quill Trail began as a trade route used by First Nations but served as a convenient avenue of travel for fur traders and pioneering Europeans as well.