By Johan F. Dormaar

The 49th parallel is much more than just two lines on a map.

The 49th parallel is physically a “line in the sand.” But what was it like on the ground in 1874, or in 2008? Who crossed it, and what did they see? What was the impact of the landscape once the borderline was established? What stories are out there putting a human face to this “line in the sand”? Join author Johan F. Dormaar in his journey on this 298-kilometre line, and learn about many features and historical accounts of interest along the way.