In 1670, England granted the control over the Hudson Bay drainage basin to the HBC for them to do whatever business they pleased - and this business, was beaver.
So what then was the rent required of the HBC for this land?
Two beavers and two elk - whenever the Queen was in town.
Produced by Gerrit Wesselink.
Filmed and Edited by Jon Wesselink.
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