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    Letters from Hazeley Ranch: Daily Life in 1896 Agassiz and Harrison Lake

    July 26, 2025December 19, 2025 The Hazeley Letters

      Have you ever wondered what life was really like for British settlers in British Columbia during the 1890s? These letters give us a rare, personal look at the daily life in the Fraser Valley. During the most transformative period in Canadian settler history. These letters have been…

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    Top 7 Historic Places to Visit Between Vancouver and Hell’s Gate (With Photos & Travel Tips)

    July 19, 2025December 19, 2025 British Columbia Attractions, British Columbia History

    Planning a road trip through British Columbia? If you’re a history lover, don’t miss these top historic places to visit between Vancouver and Hell’s Gate. From a pioneer museum to Gold Rush landmarks, this route through the Fraser Canyon is rich in BC history and perfect for anyone…

  • Life in 1896 Agassiz: Mining Hopes, Farming Plans, and the Mysterious Sister Francis

    Life in 1896 Agassiz: Mining Hopes, Farming Plans, and the Mysterious Sister Francis

    July 6, 2025January 6, 2026 The Hazeley Letters

    Follow along with the British Columbian settlers,  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 them on how farming is going and everyday lifein Agassiz, British…

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