Discover the rich history, thrilling adventure, and modern-day attractions of Hell’s Gate in British Columbia’s iconic Fraser Canyon. This post is all about the history, adventures, and attractions at Hell’s Gate, British Columbia. Nestled in the forest-covered mountains of British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon, Hell’s Gate is more than…
Follow along with the Wright siblings as they build a new life in Canada while farming on the land their parents had rented. Each week, they write back to their parents in England, updating on how the farming is going and everyday lifein Agassiz, British Columbia, Canada. This…
As the first signs of spring begin to emerge and the soil becomes warmer, the planting season officially begins. It is a time of new growth, fresh opportunities, and deep-rooted traditions. For farmers, it marks the start of a long days in the fields and hope for a…
The Wright siblings have landed in Agassiz, British Columbia, which is a far way from their home in England. To make it feel more like home, they brought more than their luggage; they brought their traditions, such as tea time. This post is all about how the…
Lieutenant Harold Purton Wright was just a teenager in 1896 when he sailed across the Atlantic from England to Agassiz, British Columbia with his siblings to farm in Agassiz. Each week, he and his siblings wrote home to their parents in England. Harold Purton Wright was heroic and…
What is it like to be a settler in Agassiz in 1896? Are you going to a new place where you know no one and endless possibilities? Or do you travel to a new place full of connections to start the next phase of your lives? This post…