Fort Dufferin, Historic fort in Emerson, Canada.
Fort Dufferin sits on the west bank of the Red River, featuring four standing buildings including a mess kitchen, storage building, stable, and latrine.
The fort served as headquarters for the British-Canadian contingent of the North American Boundary Commission in 1872, marking the 49th parallel border survey.
From 1875 to 1879, Fort Dufferin operated as an immigration station, processing over 18,600 newcomers who arrived by steamboats on the Red River.
The site maintains several original structures and contains twelve ground depressions that indicate former cellars and underground facilities from the 1870s.
On July 8, 1874, the entire North-West Mounted Police force gathered at Fort Dufferin before beginning their historic March West expedition.
Location: Emerson – Franklin
GPS coordinates: 49.03060,-97.20190
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:31
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