Results: Most Beautiful Bridge in Canada (Part One)
Canada is a land full of lakes, rivers, inlets and straits. That means bridges are a major part of the country's infrastructure and it has invested heavily in amazing structures that carry people, cars and trains over all those beautiful bodies of water. These bridges represent some of the very best of Canadian engineering, ingenuity and architectural design. (Source: Love Exploring)
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Alberta, Calgary - Peace Bridge - It's hard to believe that the modern design (and cost) of this incredible bridge in Calgary caused controversy when it first opened in 2012. Now it's considered one of the city's most iconic landmarks, thanks to its tubular shape and resemblance to a finger trap puzzle. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the red and white bridge crosses the Bow River and is open to both pedestrians and cyclists, connecting the northwest community of Sunnyside to Calgary's downtown core. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
9%
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195 votes
No
91%
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2005 votes
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British Columbia, Vancouver - Capilano Suspension Bridge - A popular Vancouver tourist attraction, the Capilano Suspension Bridge gives visitors a chance to wander amid the canopy of a stunning west coast forest, just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. The original footbridge on the property was a simple rope bridge used to cross the canyon above the Capilano River, but it's since grown into a sturdy cabled bridge. The modern 450-foot (137m) long version still has a bit of a sway, which just adds to the fun of crossing it. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
14%
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304 votes
No
86%
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1896 votes
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Manitoba, Winnipeg - Esplanade Riel Bridge - One of Winnipeg's architectural highlights, the Esplanade Riel is a footbridge located just north of the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, connecting the city's French Quarter with the popular Forks area. Named after politician Louis Riel, the dramatic bridge consists of an impressive 187-foot (57m) tower with cables splaying from the top. A round pavilion fitted with a commercial space sits at the base of the tower. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
7%
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149 votes
No
93%
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2051 votes
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New Brunswick, Fredericton - Burton Bridge - This distinctive truss arch bridge sits near Fredericton, technically connecting the communities of Maugerville and Burton. Built in 1972, it replaced a ferry service and feeds into a former portion of the Trans-Canada Highway. The Burton crosses the Saint John River, a winding body of water that travels from the American state of Maine through New Brunswick and into the Bay of Fundy. Have you ever visited this bridge?
Yes
8%
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178 votes
No
92%
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2022 votes
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