Pont de l'Arche de Noé

The Pont de l'Arche de Noé is a covered wooden bridge that spans 39 meters (128 feet) across Ruisseau Tourville with a traditional lattice truss framework. The structure accommodates a single lane and represents the classic wooden bridge design built in this region.

Constructed in 1937 during the colonization period of Abitibi, this bridge is one of 34 covered bridges built in the region during that era. It represents a significant chapter in the early infrastructure development of this remote area.

Listed in the Quebec Cultural Heritage Directory, this bridge takes its name from its past experience with repeated floods that washed it away and required it to be repositioned each time.

Keep in mind that the bridge was originally designed with a 15-tonne load capacity, so weight restrictions apply when crossing. Adequate lighting helps with safe passage through the covered structure, and it is best avoided during severe weather.

A metal support pillar was added to the wooden structure in 1985 to strengthen and extend its operational life. Around the same period, the bridge received a fresh red coat of paint in the 1980s, transforming its appearance from the original grey color.