Explorations of Alexander MacKenzie
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Historic plaque commemorating Alexander MacKenzie.
Waymark Code: WM9PV3
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/15/2010
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Alexander MacKenzie explored western Canada in the late 1700's. The MacKenzie River in northern Canada is named for him. He was the first to reach the Pacific Ocean by travelling overland.
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