Okanagan Lake Bridge, Floating bridge across Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, Canada.
The Okanagan Lake Bridge extended 650 meters across the water, connecting downtown Kelowna with the western shore through three traffic lanes.
Princess Margaret inaugurated this first floating bridge in Canada on July 19, 1958, marking a significant advancement in British Columbia's transportation infrastructure.
The bridge transformed the region by connecting previously isolated communities, enabling the development of residential areas and businesses on both sides of Okanagan Lake.
Tolls were collected from vehicles crossing the bridge between 1958 and 1963 to finance the construction costs and maintain the structure.
The bridge featured a mechanical lift span on its eastern end that raised to allow passage for tall vessels navigating through Okanagan Lake.
Location: British Columbia
Official opening: July 19, 1958
Length: 650 m
GPS coordinates: 49.87960,-119.51200
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:42
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