In the west on Highway 35 are the neighbouring 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. After crossing the provincial boundary, the highway terminates at PTH 83 just south of Benito. Highway 49 arrives at Fort Livingstone, First Seat of Government for the entire territories, 1876. For, this highway features several various festivals, and attractions as the road passes through vibrant towns and villages.
Saskatchewan
Major attractions
Highway 49 hosts the following lakes, beaches, historical sites and buildings, and provincial parks.
Lac La course is just south of the Highway 8 South and Highway 49 junction near Pelly
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
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 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 located on the forks of Swan River and Snake Creek and is designated as a heritage site.
Hyas to Stenen on Highway 49 was part of a repaving project in the fall of 1999
Manitoba
Provincial Trunk Highway 49 is a very short provincial highway in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It runs from the Saskatchewan boundary to PTH 83. The highway is less than long and connects the highway with the same numbered highway across the border. Along with PTH 27 and 57, PTH 49 one of the shortest provincial trunk highways in the province. The speed limit is 90 km/h.
