Saskatchewan Highway 49
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Highway 49 is a highway
in the east central portion of the Canadian
province of Saskatchewan
. In the west on Highway 35
are the neighboring communities of Fosston
and Hendon
. From Highway 35, Highway 49 travels east to the Manitoba
border, where it transitions to PTH 49. This is a primary Saskatchewan
highway
maintained by the provincial government and is paved for its length. Located along this highway are Kelvington
, Lintlaw
, Preeceville
, Sturgis
, Norquay
, and Pelly
. This highway also runs near Stenen
and Hyas
. Just within the Manitoba
border is Benito
. The highway terminates less than a mile into Manitoba at PTH 83
.
Highway 49 arrives at Fort Livingstone, First Seat of Government for the entire territories, 1876. For 171 kilometers, this highway features several various festivals, and attractions as the road passes through vibrant towns and villages.
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
in the east central portion of the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
province of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
. In the west on Highway 35
Saskatchewan Highway 35
Highway 35 is a paved undivided provincial highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from the US Border near Port of Oungre to a dead end near the north shore of Tobin Lake. Saskatchewan Highway 35 SK Hwy 35) is about long. The CanAm Highway comprises Saskatchewan Highways 35,...
are the neighboring communities of Fosston
Fosston, Saskatchewan
- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-Footnotes:...
and Hendon
Hendon, Saskatchewan
Hendon is a hamlet in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Listed as a designated place by Statistics Canada, the hamlet had a population of 10 in the Canada 2006 Census....
. From Highway 35, Highway 49 travels east to the Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
border, where it transitions to PTH 49. This is a primary Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
highway
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
maintained by the provincial government and is paved for its length. Located along this highway are Kelvington
Kelvington, Saskatchewan
-Area statistics:*Dominion Land Survey Sec.4, Twp.37, R.11, W2*Time zone UTC-6-Location:-External links:****...
, Lintlaw
Lintlaw, Saskatchewan
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, Preeceville
Preeceville, Saskatchewan
-Transportation:The community is served by Preeceville Airport which is located 1 nautical mile southeast.-External links:* http://www.townofpreeceville.ca* http://www.saskbiz.ca/communityprofiles/communityprofile.asp?CommunityID=314...
, Sturgis
Sturgis, Saskatchewan
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, Norquay
Norquay, Saskatchewan
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, and Pelly
Pelly, Saskatchewan
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. This highway also runs near Stenen
Stenen, Saskatchewan
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and Hyas
Hyas, Saskatchewan
- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:*******-Footnotes:...
. Just within the Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
border is Benito
Benito, Manitoba
Benito is a village in the Canadian province of Manitoba surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Swan River. The village is situated in the Swan River Valley, 37 kilometres southwest of Swan River, 475 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg 2 kilometres east of the Saskatchewan border...
. The highway terminates less than a mile into Manitoba at PTH 83
Manitoba Highway 83
Provincial Trunk Highway 83 is a major north-south highway that runs in the far western region of the Canadian province of Manitoba. It travels from the North Dakota border south of Melita, north through Virden, Birtle, Russell, and Roblin to its northern terminus with PTH 10 just east of Swan River...
.
Highway 49 arrives at Fort Livingstone, First Seat of Government for the entire territories, 1876. For 171 kilometers, this highway features several various festivals, and attractions as the road passes through vibrant towns and villages.
Communities along the route
West to East- KelvingtonKelvington, Saskatchewan-Area statistics:*Dominion Land Survey Sec.4, Twp.37, R.11, W2*Time zone UTC-6-Location:-External links:****...
nicknamed “Canada’s hockey Factory' - Nut MountainNut Mountain, SaskatchewanNut Mountain is a large hill in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, located in the Nut Hills. The mountain and several other nearby landmarks are named after the wild hazel nuts that grow abound in the countryside. The Assiniboine River has its headwaters Nut Hills.There is also a nearby...
- LintlawLintlaw, Saskatchewan-External links:*******-Footnotes:...
- OklaOkla, SaskatchewanOkla is a hamlet in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Listed as a designated place by Statistics Canada, the hamlet had a population of 25 in the Canada 2006 Census.- Businesses :Country Pac FoodsJim Siddons Cabinets&Construction...
- access to Hazel DellHazel Dell, SaskatchewanHazel Dell is a hamlet in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Listed as a designated place by Statistics Canada, the hamlet had a population of 20 in the Canada 2006 Census.-References:...
- KetchenKetchen, SaskatchewanKetchen is a hamlet in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Listed as a designated place by Statistics Canada, the hamlet had a population of 15 in the Canada 2006 Census....
- PreecevillePreeceville, Saskatchewan-Transportation:The community is served by Preeceville Airport which is located 1 nautical mile southeast.-External links:* http://www.townofpreeceville.ca* http://www.saskbiz.ca/communityprofiles/communityprofile.asp?CommunityID=314...
has as its town slogan: The Headwaters Of The Assiniboine - SturgisSturgis, Saskatchewan-External links:* *...
has been nicknamed the lacrosse capital of Saskatchewan - access to StenenStenen, Saskatchewan-External links:*********-Footnotes:...
- access to HyasHyas, Saskatchewan- See also :* List of communities in Saskatchewan* Villages of Saskatchewan-External links:*******-Footnotes:...
- NorquayNorquay, Saskatchewan-External links:********-Footnotes:...
has as its town logo "Where Prairie Meets Pine" is located nestled between the situated between the headwaters of the Assiniboine and Swan Rivers - PellyPelly, Saskatchewan-External links:********...
- ArranArran, SaskatchewanArran is a village in eastern Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 90 km northeast of Yorkton and 10 km west of the Manitoba border. Arran is located on Highway 49.- History :...
Rural municipalities along the route
- Clayton No 333
- Keys No 30
- Livingstone No 331
Junctions
- Highway 665Saskatchewan Highway 665Highway 665 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 5 near Kylemore to Highway 49. Highway 665 is about 28 km long....
South - Highway 38Saskatchewan Highway 38Highway 38 is a highway in the northeast portion of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, connecting Kuroki to Chelan in the north. The main feature along this highway is access to Greenwater Lake Provincial Park. This is a primary Saskatchewan highway maintained by the provincial government...
- Highway 617Saskatchewan Highway 617Highway 617 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 22 near Endeavour to Highway 15 near Fairlight. The highway passes alongside the ghost town of Bateman. Highway 617 is about 56 km long....
- Highway 47Saskatchewan Highway 47Highway 47 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 40 at the Canada–United States border until Highway 49 near Preeceville...
- Highway 9Saskatchewan Highway 9Highway 9, Highway 9 is a provincial paved undivided highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 8 at the US border near Port of Northgate until it transitions into Provincial Road 283 at the Manitoba border...
North - Highway 9Saskatchewan Highway 9Highway 9, Highway 9 is a provincial paved undivided highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 8 at the US border near Port of Northgate until it transitions into Provincial Road 283 at the Manitoba border...
South - Highway 662Saskatchewan Highway 662Highway 662 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 49 near Stenen to Highway 753. Highway 662 is about 18 km long....
North - Highway 650Saskatchewan Highway 650Highway 650 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 9 near Gorlitz to Highway 5 near Ross Junction. Highway 650 is about 21 km long.Highway 650 also passes near the communities of Hamton and Donwell....
- Highway 8Saskatchewan Highway 8Highway 8 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 28 at the US border near Elmore until it transitions into Highway 982 just outside the Porcupine Provincial Forest...
North - Highway 637Saskatchewan Highway 637Highway 637 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 10 near Dunleath to Highway 8/Highway 49 near Norquay. Highway 637 is about 87 km long....
South - Highway 661Saskatchewan Highway 661Highway 661 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 8/Highway 49 near Pelly to Highway 753. Highway 661 is about 22 km long....
North - Highway 8Saskatchewan Highway 8Highway 8 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 28 at the US border near Elmore until it transitions into Highway 982 just outside the Porcupine Provincial Forest...
South - Highway 660Saskatchewan Highway 660Highway 660 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from Highway 8 near St. Philips and Springside to Highway 49. Highway 660 is about 25 km long within Saskatchewan....
- ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
border
Concurrencies
- 20 km with Hwy 9 east of PreecevillePreeceville, Saskatchewan-Transportation:The community is served by Preeceville Airport which is located 1 nautical mile southeast.-External links:* http://www.townofpreeceville.ca* http://www.saskbiz.ca/communityprofiles/communityprofile.asp?CommunityID=314...
to south of SturgisSturgis, Saskatchewan-External links:* *... - 13 km with Hwy 8 between NorquayNorquay, Saskatchewan-External links:********-Footnotes:...
and PellyPelly, Saskatchewan-External links:********...
Major attractions
Highway 49 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks.- The original Kelvington Canadian National RailwayCanadian National RailwayThe Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
CN station, was constructed in 1922, has been declared a heritageHistoric preservationHistoric preservation is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance...
property. - Kelvington 9-hole Golf Course is located just to the south of the Town of Kelvington.
- Hockey Cards billboard is a Canadian roadside attraction near Kelvington, Canada’s hockey Factory
- Timberline Outfitting near Norquary, SK and Riel Bosse Outfitting and Guiding near Kelvington, Sk are available for hunting trips.
- Norquay Campground is located near the town centre of NorquayNorquay, Saskatchewan-External links:********-Footnotes:...
- Crystal Lake is just south of the Highway 9Saskatchewan Highway 9Highway 9, Highway 9 is a provincial paved undivided highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 8 at the US border near Port of Northgate until it transitions into Provincial Road 283 at the Manitoba border...
South and Highway 49 junction near StenenStenen, Saskatchewan-External links:*********-Footnotes:... - Crystal Lake 9 holes Municipal Golf Course, looked after by Stenen, Saskatchewan.
- Lac La course is just south of the Highway 8Saskatchewan Highway 8Highway 8 is a highway in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It runs from North Dakota Highway 28 at the US border near Elmore until it transitions into Highway 982 just outside the Porcupine Provincial Forest...
South and Highway 49 junction near PellyPelly, Saskatchewan-External links:********... - Just north of Highway 49 by 8 miles is the Sturgis & District Regional Park located on Lady Lake. This park provides fishing, camping, and swimming activities.
- Ketchen Lake Bible Camp is located just to the north of Highway 49 between Ketchen, and Preeceville.
- Preeceville Museum features both Ukrainian and Scandinavian ethnic history along with local pioneer history.
- Preeceville Picnic Area is located just east of Preeceville, a nice stop on a long highway journey for a rest.
- Preeceville Wildlife Association Campground is located just north of the town of Preeceville with hiking trails to Annie Laurie Lake and a new beach there.
- Preeceville hosts a plethora of events.
- Western Days features Gymkana, Chariots, Chuck Wagons, Country Dance, as well as Slow-pitch and fastball tournaments
- Mushers Rendezvous features sled dog races
- Lions Trade Show showcasing economic highlights.
- Rockin @ The River outdoor concert.
- Preeceville Pats Hockey Team.
- Sturgis hosts Saskatchewan's Largest One Day Sports & Rodeo
- Bucking Horse and Rider statue is a large Canadian roadside attraction is located in Rodeo Falls Park along Highway 49.
- Sturgis Ski Hill on the north of town provides a ski lift as well as ski chalet.
- Assiniboine River runs through Sturgis.
- The Sturgis Museum is located in the old CNR StationCanadian National RailwayThe Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
station which has been relocated on the Assiniboine River Valley a block south of Highway 9/49. This museum features pioneer artifacts as well as local arrowheads.
- Fort Pelly-Livingstone Museum features the local areas vibrant Royal Northwest Mounted Police history. The original fort was entitled Fort Livingstone or (Swan River Barracks) located on the forks of Swan River and Snake Creek and is designated as a heritage site.
- The Snake pits featuring Garter Snakes are located just north of Pelly, Saskatchewan.
- Fort Pelly Livingstone museum located in the Village of Pelly
History
- Ketchen, Preeceville, Sturgis, and Norquay all host early Norwegian ethnic bloc settling in the early 1900s.
- 1899 saw the arrival of Doukhobor settlers near the area of Pelly, Saskatchewan
- In 1876, David Laird, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Northwest TerritoriesNorthwest TerritoriesThe Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.Located in northern Canada, the territory borders Canada's two other territories, Yukon to the west and Nunavut to the east, and three provinces: British Columbia to the southwest, and Alberta and Saskatchewan to the south...
held the First Session of the Northwest Territorial Council at Fort Livingstone near Pelly, Saskatchewan. The Dominion Government designated this area as the First Seat of Government for the entire territories in 1875. The capital of the Northwest Territories and Royal North West Mounted Police Barracks soon moved to Battleford. - Hyas to Stenen on Highway 49 was part of a repaving project in the fall of 1999