Colonial Despatches

The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871

Babine Lake

Babine Lake is located in central British Columbia, and is home to the Lake Babine Nation, the third largest Aboriginal band in British Columbia.1 As early as 1811, the HBC had trade relationships in the area, primarily for salmon.2

1. Welcome to Lake Babine Nation, Lake Babine Nation.
2. Ibid.

Mentions of this place in the documents

Fort Babine
Douglas, Chief Factor Governor Vice-Admiral Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 1 November 1859, CO 60:5, no. 880, 243.

Places in this document

British Columbia