Sentences with phrase «century trading town»

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The city that less than a century ago was a fur - trading post known as Fort Garry was alive and throbbing last week with its birthday offering for Canada, the fifth Pan-American Games, and extraordinary charity was at work all over town.

The quarter kilometer long Tonquin Beach (named after an early 18th century fur trading ship) is often referred to as Tofino's town beach because it is located within walking distance of downtown Tofino.

On the Waterfront This well - preserved 15th - century port town made its fortune from trade, but today it's all about the beaches, from the infamous China Beach to the willow - lined Cua Dai.

The town - and later the park - was named after Jasper Hawes, who used the area as a trading post in the late 19th century.

Dangriga was first settled under the name «Stann Creek Town» as a trading and logging post in the late 17th century.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam is located in the country's premier resort destination along the pristine coastline of Hoi An and in close proximity to the neighbouring town, a UNESCO - protected trading port from the 15th century and one of Vietnam's modern culinary meccas.

Situated at the crossroads of two important trading routes the town flourished and expanded in the thirteenth century, during which many merchants» houses were built.

It tells of the Russians, in the early part of 20th century, building towns along the northern sea board and ships sailing and establishing a sea trade.