Saskatchewan Highway 49
Provincial highways in Saskatchewan
| ← Hwy 48 | Hwy 51 → |
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.
Read more about Saskatchewan Highway 49: Communities Along The Route, Rural Municipalities Along The Route, Junctions, Concurrencies, Major Attractions, History
Famous quotes containing the word highway:
“The highway presents an interesting study of American roadside advertising. There are signs that turn like windmills; startling signs that resemble crashed airplanes; signs with glass lettering which blaze forth at night when automobile headlight beams strike them; flashing neon signs; signs painted with professional touch; signs crudely lettered and misspelled.... They extol the virtues of ice creams, shoe creams, cold creams;...”
—For the State of Florida, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)