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Ascent of the Peace River to the Continental Divide

When
1792–1793
Where
Peace River route to the Continental Divide
Part of
Alexander Mackenzie reaches the Pacific

Leaving Fort Fork on 9 May 1793, Mackenzie followed the Peace River, which he travelled up in 1792 and 1793 to the Continental Divide.

Mackenzie left Fort Fork on 9 May 1793, following the route of the Peace River. The ascent of the river to the Continental Divide spanned 1792 and 1793, per the Peace River account, rather than occurring solely after the 9 May 1793 departure from Fort Fork.

Sources

  1. Alexander Mackenzie (explorer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  2. Peace River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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