General History of Abbotsford
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The first gold of the Fraser River Gold Rush found its way to the Hudson's Bay forts that were built as part of the fur trade. In order to assert their claim on British Columbia, the British sent the Royal Engineers, who surveyed the area in 1858. They also built Old Yale Road, the first road link through the Fraser Valley. British sovereignty was protected and the reward offered to the engineers after their tour of duty was a pre-emption of land at a very reasonable price. Here you will find articles on the general history and beginnings of Abbotsford. |
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