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unusual facts about Cumberland House


Pemmican War

In 1774 they built Cumberland House on the Saskatchewan River delta and soon had outposts situated throughout the northwest, in some cases directly across from their adversaries, sparking a period of severe competition.


York House, St. James's Palace

The appellation York House has been applied at various times to other houses occupied by various Dukes of York, including those now known as Cumberland House, Dover House, Lancaster House and The Albany.


see also

Cumberland House Provincial Park

Cumberland House was established in 1774, and was an important stop for the transport of good and passengers by steamship along the Saskatchewan River on routes between Grand Rapids, Manitoba on Lake Winnipeg and Edmonton and Medicine Hat to the west.

The Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook

The Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook by John Schlimm, published by Cumberland House Publishing on May 15, 2008, contains more than 400 food and drink recipes that all use beer as an ingredient.