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Age of the Beaver
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Description
This film provides a brief history of the fur trade in Canada, showing its effects on exploration and settlement. Engravings and paintings from the periods represented convey the romance, the adventures and the hardships of traders, Indians and coureurs des bois. Animated maps indicate the old fur trade routes.
1952, 16 min 47 s
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Awards
Special Award - Category: Non-theatrical Category
Genie Awards
April 30 1953, Montréal - Canada
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