Briefly cross into New Brunswick as you make your way to the Confederation Bridge. At 12.9 kilometre, it is the world’s longest bridge crossing ice-covered water. There is a turn off just before you cross that gives you access to a lookout with a spectacular view of the bridge.
Spanning the Ottawa River, this is one of only a few examples in Canada of a very rare European-style truss bridge with arched overhead bracing and low-level top chords.
Whitefish Island is located in Sault Ste Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country. It is a 0.62 mile (1km) long teardrop-shaped island. The Island is just across the and can be accessed by footbridge. The island is a fantastic place to explore the walking trails that take you along the St Mary’s River. Whitefish Island was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981 because of the pre contact remains found there and the Aboriginal encampment.
No trip to Manitoulin Island is complete without crossing the one-lane historic swing bridge into (or out of) Little Current. If you’re lucky you might even see the bridge in action as it rotates on the hour to allow tall-masted boats to pass.
The Rideau Canal passes through Merrickville and in the summer months the blockhouse, which guarded the canal from potential American attacks in the past, is open to the public. The old manual locks and swing bridge are still in operation and worth checking out.
East of Fort Frances lies the expansive Noden Causeway. It is one of the few Canadian causeways measuring 3.5 miles long. A trip across the Noden Causeway to its lookout point provides travelers with breathtaking views of Rainy Lake and please plan a picnic stop halfway where you can relax by the water's edge.
Over 100 years old, this beautiful steel bridge spanning 300 feet over the Mississagi River is worth a look!
Located on Valley Road just off Ouimet Canyon road you will find Eagle Canyon Adventures. Here you will enjoy the sheer cliffs of Eagle Canyon. This outdoor paradise is home to Canada’s longest, highest and fastest zipline, along with Canada’s longest suspension bridges. It is surrounded with spectacular scenery, beautiful landscapes, and serene surroundings. Eagle Canyon is home to 2 suspension bridges spanning 300 and 600 feet across the canyon hanging 152 feet about the canyon floor.
A bridge to nowhere-- scenic walk and picnic spot. Open seasonally.
The Sioux Narrows Bridge, along Highway 71, has become a symbol of this charming town. The original bridge, built in the 1930's and constructed of wooden trusses, was once the longest single span bridge in the world. The bridge became vital as it made the community more accesssible and lead to an influx of tourism.