# Jennie Dill: First Woman to Walk Across Canada

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-06-14T10:19:16+00:00
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In 1921, Jennie Dill stunned Canada by becoming the first woman to walk across the entire country—from Halifax to Vancouver—in a grueling 134-day race sparked by a newspaper’s call for grit. Dressed in riding breeches and a mackinaw jacket, she braved blizzards, wolves, and freezing nights, relying on strangers for shelter. Though she and her husband Frank beat the Behans to win $500, their fame faded fast—Frank died of tuberculosis, Jennie of diphtheria. Yet her legacy endures: her gravestone still bears her maiden name, a quiet testament to her bold defiance of gender limits and her enduring spirit. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a6d10100faac0b9a

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