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Thompson, David
(Encyclopedia)Thompson, David, 1770–1857, Canadian geographer, fur trader, and explorer, b. London, England. In 1784 he came to Fort Churchill, Canada, as an apprentice of the Hudson's Bay Company, and until 1797...Montmagny
(Encyclopedia)Montmagny, town (1991 pop. 11,861), SE Que., Canada, on the St. Lawrence River. Manufactures include textiles, furniture, and household appliances. ...Buchans
(Encyclopedia)Buchans, town, central Newfoundland, N.L., Canada, on Red Indian Lake. It has a large mine that yields lead, silver, zinc, and copper. ...Hawkesbury
(Encyclopedia)Hawkesbury, town, SE Ont., Canada, on the Ottawa River. It has lumber and paper mills and manufactures clothing, glass, and prefabricated homes. ...Bytown
(Encyclopedia)Bytown: see Ottawa, Canada.Galt
(Encyclopedia)Galt: see Cambridge, Ont., Canada. ...Arvida
(Encyclopedia)Arvida: see Jonquière, Que., Canada. ...Drummondville
(Encyclopedia)Drummondville, city, S Que., Canada, on the St. Francis River, NE of Montreal. Its manufactures include textiles, paper and wood products, and rubber go...Eastview
(Encyclopedia)Eastview: see Vanier, town, Canada. ...Dominion Day
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