Dave
David Bates is scowling, angry old voyageur who once got into a fist fight with a river sturgeon and lost. He spends his summers as a guide at Fort William Historical Park, and his winters teaching pathogenic bacteria to do party tricks.
Having been involved in fur trade re-enaction since the age of 8, Dave has a deep fascination with the history and culture of the fur trade. This led him to join the 2008 David Thompson Brigade from Rocky Mountain House to Thunder Bay, and now to take on the second leg of the journey.
Dave looks forward to teaching 18th century dance moves to everyone he meets, and to staying in costume 24/7.
Having been involved in fur trade re-enaction since the age of 8, Dave has a deep fascination with the history and culture of the fur trade. This led him to join the 2008 David Thompson Brigade from Rocky Mountain House to Thunder Bay, and now to take on the second leg of the journey.
Dave looks forward to teaching 18th century dance moves to everyone he meets, and to staying in costume 24/7.