Reconciliation Bridge, Steel through truss bridge in Calgary, Canada
Reconciliation Bridge is a steel through truss bridge spanning the Bow River and connecting downtown Calgary to the northern neighborhoods of Bridgeland and Crescent Heights. The structure carries two-way traffic and runs between 4th Avenue South and Memorial Drive with separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
This bridge was built in 1910 to provide a crossing over the Bow River using the Parker Camelback through-truss design. The location follows a historic crossing point that Indigenous peoples used for travel along the Old North Trail.
The bridge carries a name chosen in 2017 to represent unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Calgary. This choice reflects the city's effort to honor shared understanding and connection across different groups.
Crossing on foot or by bicycle is straightforward, as the structure includes dedicated pathways for both. The location near the RiverWalk makes it a convenient spot to explore the river district.
More than 5,600 programmable LED lights were installed throughout the structure in 2009, creating colored displays at night. This illumination was part of the RiverWalk development project and transforms the bridge into a glowing landmark after dark.
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