Capilano Bridge (Edmonton)

The Capilano Bridge is a six lane bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1969, is named for the nearby Capilano neighbourhood, and is part of Wayne Gretzky Drive.

Capilano Bridge
Coordinates53°33′20.7″N 113°26′19.0″W
CarriesWayne Gretzky Drive NW
CrossesNorth Saskatchewan River
LocaleEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official nameCapilano Bridge
Characteristics
Total length290 m[1] (950 feet)
History
Opened1969[2]
Location

Capilano Bridge connects the communities of Capilano/Forest Heights on the south end to Virginia Park/Highlands on the north end.

References

  1. Capilano Bridge Rehabilitation (Edmonton) Archived July 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. City of Edmonton, Naming Edmonton : From Ada to Zoie, 2004. ISBN 0-88864-423-X
Preceded by
Dawson Bridge
Bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River
Succeeded by
Three pedestrian bridges
Road bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River
Succeeded by
Beverly / Clover Bar Bridges


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