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The Company that Built a Country

Ray Mears takes an epic adventure into Canada's unforgiving, yet stunning wilderness. As Ray makes his journey, across land and by canoe, he tells the story of one of the greatest companies the world has ever known, the British fur trade company that opened up Canada - the Hudson's Bay Company. Ray discovers how those early traders were pioneers who laid the foundations of modern Canada. He also demonstrates local crafts and bushcraft skills that bring the landscape to life.

English
  • Originally Aired November 1, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC HD
  • Created November 18, 2009 by
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