Dewdney Trail - Manning Park, BC - Wagon Roads and Trails on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
The Dewdney Trail connected the coast to the interior of BC. It was used by people heading for the gold fields, as well as government officials travelling within BC. Politically, it was a move to solidify and maintain Canadian sovereignty over the land and resources close to the US border.

Road of Trail Name: Dewdney Trail State: BC County: Canada Historical Significance: Part of the reason for the Dewdney Trail was to maintain Canadian sovereignty over the resources close to the US border. Who knows what might have happened if they were not able to? How you discovered it: Have always known about it, since was born in the area. Website Explination: http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Dewdney/english/index.html Why?: Used to get to the gold fields from the coast. Directions: Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) Manning Park, BC between the West Gate and the Lodge, north side of the highway Years in use: Not listed Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed

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