Historical Figures of The Columbia District
- David Thompson
- John McLoughlin
- Sir James Douglas
- Samuel Black
- Peter Skene Ogden
- Chief Nicola (Hwistesmetxe'qen)
- Chief Seattle (Sealth)
- James Sinclair
- Sir George Simpson
- Alexander Ross
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