11 reactions | The fur trade was a vast commercial enterprise across the wild, forested expanse of what is now Canada. It was at its peak for nearly 250 years, from the early 17th to the mid-19th centuries. It was sustained primarily by the trapping of beavers to satisfy the European demand for felt hats. This is the first in a series of educational videos commonly covered in Canadian history courses. | The Canadian Encyclopedia | Facebook

overview of the fur trade