This Section : Fort George Choose a theme to explore:  Select the topic that you wish to browse; some topics have been divided into other sections to make it easier to find what you're looking for.	The Fort George trading post was established by the Northwest Company in 1807 at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. The fort was purchased by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1820 and became an important cultural bridge between First Nations people and the early settlers in the area. Trapping and Trading - The earliest settlers were prospectors and European trappers looking for their fortunes. First Nations - First Nations people have long lived in the Prince George area. Their knowledge of the region helped many of the early settlers to survive. McBride   |  Valemount   |  Prince George   |  Mackenzie Settler's Effects |  Project Credits   |  Contact   |  Feedback? |©2003 The Exploration Place at the Fraser Fort-George Regional Museum