Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Thompson, Lewis, Clark, Jefferson
Resource tells the story of the connections between Canadian fur trader David Thompson, Thomas Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark. Follow their journey as they travel across the great Northwest.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: David Thompson, Lewis, Clark, Jefferson
This web site is a group effort devoted to Lewis and Clark, the explorers. This section of the site describes David Thompson's role in their expeditions.
Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company: David Thompson
David Thompson, surveyor, and explorer, was the first to chart vast regions of Canada.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Explorers of Canada
This site from Enchanted Learning has a listing and information on the major explorers of Canada. Many of these men came to Canada from France over different times. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
Other
Northwest Journal: Life of David Thompson
An overview of the life of David Thompson, arguably Canada's greatest explorer.
Other
Oregon Encyclopedia Project: David Thompson
A biography of explorer David Thompson is provided. Links for further reading are also listed. Lesson plans are for writing encyclopedia entries are provided (but are not specific to David Thompson).
Other
Mountains of Stone: David Thompson Canadian Fur Trader and Mapmaker
Historical novelist O. Ned Eddins shares his knowledge of explorer and mapmaker David Thompson.
Curated OER
Report on a Journey to the Rocky Mountains, 1801
This web page is part of a larger National Library of Canada online exhibit about the Canadian West. Here is a reprint from a 1801 report from explorer and fur trader David Thompson on his successful route through the Rocky Mountains.
Curated OER
Northwest Journal: Life of David Thompson: Artist's Portrait
Artist's rendering of explorer and mapmaker David Thompson.
Curated OER
Graphical Element: David Thompson in the Athabasca Pass, 1810
This site tells the story of David Thompson, an early geographer who mapped nearly four and a half million square kilometres of North America. The site is designed for ages 9-12 and complements one designed for the general public.