Sioux Narrows Bridge

The bridge spans across the Sioux Narrows strait, connecting Regina Bay and Whitefish Bay sections of Lake of the Woods along Highway 71.

Originally constructed in 1936, the wooden structure extended 210 feet across the water, making it North America's longest single-span wooden bridge at that time.

The bridge location marks the site of an 18th-century battle where Anishnaabe and Cree nations successfully defended their territory against Sioux forces.

The current structure, completed in 2007, features steel construction with wooden cladding, allowing unrestricted vehicle traffic while maintaining traditional appearance.

Engineers incorporated salvaged timbers from the original 1936 bridge into the new structure's design, preserving elements of its historical heritage.

Location: Ontario

Official opening: 1936

GPS coordinates: 49.41330,-94.09800

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41