The history of Hudson's Bay Company's is the story of the contributions made by thousands of individuals. To help focus your search, please select one of the following navigational links.

Explorers
Follow this link to historical information about the men who opened up Canada in the service of the fur trade.

• Radisson and des Groseilliers
• Samuel Hearne
• Dr. John Rae

Governors
Follow this link to historical information about significant men who served as Governors of Hbc.

• Prince Rupert, First Governor of Hbc

Builders
Follow this link to historical information about individuals who built the business of Hbc and those of its acquired companies.

• Lordes & Proprietors
• Sir George Simpson
• H.H. Fudger
• Richard Burbidge
• The Morgan Family
• Walter Zeller

Women
Follow this link to historical information about significant women in the history of Hbc and its acquired companies.

• Thanadelthur
• Isobel Gunn
• Maud Watt

Associates
Follow this link to historical information about significant people - from "servants" to "staff" - who have worked for Hbc and its acquired companies.

• James Knight
• James Watt

Others
Follow this link to historical information about people whose life and/or work has had an impact on Hbc.