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Fort Dauphin

Fort Dauphin Fort Dauphin - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Fort Dauphin, was built in 1741 near Winnipegosis, Manitoba with Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye, the western military commander, directing construction. The area provided a post located between the Assiniboine River and the Saskatchewan River. It was named for the Dauphin prince of France. Read more on Wikipedia

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