Portage Bridge, Interprovincial bridge across Ottawa River between Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.
The Portage Bridge extends 700 meters across the Ottawa River, incorporating six traffic lanes and dedicated paths for cyclists and pedestrians.
The National Capital Commission constructed the Portage Bridge in 1973, naming it after the historic Portage Trail that circumvented the Chaudière Falls.
The bridge strengthens the connection between Ontario and Quebec, allowing daily movement between the English and French-speaking communities of Canada's capital region.
More than 40,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily, while dedicated lanes accommodate over 9,000 pedestrians and cyclists traveling between the two provincial capitals.
The structure crosses both Victoria Island and the former Philemon Island, connecting Wellington Street in Ottawa to Alexandre-Taché Boulevard in Gatineau.
Location: Gatineau
Location: Ottawa
Official opening: 1973
GPS coordinates: 45.42222,-75.71361
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:54
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