Company Men Volume 24: Louis Callihoo - The Story of a Legendary Trapper and Guide in the Canadian Wilderness

Louis Callihoo was a legendary trapper and guide who spent his life exploring the vast Canadian wilderness. Born in 1855 in the remote outpost of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta, Callihoo was the son of a Cree father and a Scottish mother. From a young age, he learned the skills of trapping and guiding from his father and other experienced hunters.

In 1874, Callihoo joined the Hudson's Bay Company as a guide and interpreter. He quickly proved to be a valuable asset to the company, leading expeditions into uncharted territory and helping to establish new trading posts. Callihoo's knowledge of the land and his ability to communicate with the local First Nations people made him an indispensable member of the Hudson's Bay Company team.

Company Men Volume 24 Louis Callihoo

by Gail Morin

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After leaving the Hudson's Bay Company in 1889, Callihoo continued to trap and guide in the Canadian wilderness. He became known for his exceptional skills as a trapper, and his ability to find and guide clients to the best hunting and fishing spots. Callihoo was also a respected member of the community, and he often shared his knowledge of the land with other trappers and guides.

Callihoo's Early Life

Louis Callihoo was born on January 1, 1855, in the remote outpost of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. His father, Baptiste Callihoo, was a Cree trapper and guide. His mother, Mary McKay, was a Scottish woman who had come to Fort Chipewyan with her husband, a fur trader.

Callihoo's early life was spent in the wilderness, learning the skills of trapping and guiding from his father and other experienced hunters. He also learned to speak Cree, English, and French. Callihoo was a quick learner, and he soon became one of the most skilled trappers and guides in the region.

Callihoo's Career with the Hudson's Bay Company

In 1874, Callihoo joined the Hudson's Bay Company as a guide and interpreter. He quickly proved to be a valuable asset to the company, leading expeditions into uncharted territory and helping to establish new trading posts. Callihoo's knowledge of the land and his ability to communicate with the local First Nations people made him an indispensable member of the Hudson's Bay Company team.

One of Callihoo's most important contributions to the Hudson's Bay Company was his role in the establishment of Fort McMurray, Alberta. In 1878, Callihoo led a group of Hudson's Bay Company employees to the confluence of the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers, where they established a new trading post. Fort McMurray would later become a major center for the fur trade and the oil industry.

Callihoo also played a role in the Klondike Gold Rush. In 1897, he led a group of stampeders from Fort McMurray to the Klondike region of the Yukon. Callihoo's knowledge of the land and his ability to navigate the treacherous Chilkoot Pass were essential to the success of the expedition.

Callihoo's Later Years

After leaving the Hudson's Bay Company in 1889, Callihoo continued to trap and guide in the Canadian wilderness. He became known for his exceptional skills as a trapper, and his ability to find and guide clients to the best hunting and fishing spots. Callihoo was also a respected member of the community, and he often shared his knowledge of the land with other trappers and guides.

In his later years, Callihoo settled in the village of Fort Chipewyan, where he lived with his wife and children. He continued to trap and guide until he was in his early 80s. Callihoo died in 1937 at the age of 82.

Callihoo's Legacy

Louis Callihoo was a legendary trapper and guide who spent his life exploring the vast Canadian wilderness. He was a skilled trapper, a knowledgeable guide, and a respected member of the community. Callihoo's contributions to the fur trade and the Klondike Gold Rush were significant, and his legacy continues to inspire trappers and guides to this day.

Company Men Volume 24 Louis Callihoo

by Gail Morin

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1764 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	973 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE