Fur Trade History

Europeans were obsessed with hats made from beaver. Fur traders went to extraordinary lengths to provide the pelts. The resulting stories are sometimes exciting, sometimes sad, sometimes scary, sometimes funny.

Posted January 1, 2019
Cover of Kayak Fur Trade issue

Sign up below to receive your FREE digital Kayak Winter 2020 issue devoted to fur trade history.

This edition of Kayak shares some amazing stories and examples of how the fur trade built and shaped this country.

PLUS you’ll have access to free lesson plans and resources.

Kayak’s fur trade issue is aimed at Grades 2–7.

Please note that this issue is only available in digital format.

* indicates required fields
In what language would you like your magazine?
Which issue would you like?
Would you like to receive any of our FREE newsletters?

Themes associated with this article

Related to Classroom Resources

Educational Resources on the First World War

From lesson plans to articles to podcasts — a list of resources to remember the First World War.

Classroom Resource

Guiding Lights Quiz

Can you answer these ten questions about Canada’s lighthouses?

Classroom Resource

Canada 150 classroom resources

Experiences Canada has created guides, lesson plans and activities for classrooms to learn about Canada’s sesquicentennial. Take a look!

Classroom Resource

Wrapping Up Canada

Celebrate Canada 150 by making Print Block Wrapping Paper and Birthday Cards!

Classroom Resource