Fort Dauphin
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| Opened | 1741 |
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| Designated as world heritage site | 1943 |
| Architects | Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye |
| Controlled by | France |
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| ID | 2310010 |
About Fort Dauphin
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.
