Ronning, Bernt

RONNING, Bernt, pioneer homesteader (b 24 June 1883, Norway; d 1965, Arlington, WA). He came to the HOLBERG area of northern VANCOUVER ISLAND in 1910 and later homesteaded along the historic trail linking Holberg to CAPE SCOTT. Making a living as a trapper, fisher and camp cook, he imported seeds from around the world to indulge his passion for growing trees and shrubs. Over the years his farm's extensive plantation included many giant and exotic specimens. After his death the farm lay...

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