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JASPER HOUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (Canada)
  • Heritage
OBS

During the 19th century, Jasper House served as a meeting place for people journeying through the Athabasca and Yellowhead passes.

OBS

It was originally named "Rocky Mountain House," but to avoid confusion with the "Rocky Mountain House" located on the North Saskatchewan River, the post became known as "Jasper's House" in 1817.

French

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  • Toponymes (Canada)
  • Patrimoine
OBS

Au XIXe siècle, Jasper House servit de relais aux voyageurs en route vers les cols Athabasca et Yellowhead.

OBS

Le poste était appelé «Rocky Mountain House» à l’origine, toutefois, pour éviter toute confusion avec l’établissement du même nom sur les bords de la Saskatchewan Nord, le poste en vint à s’appeler «Jasper’s House».

Spanish

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