Lions Gate Bridge

This steel suspension bridge spans Burrard Inlet, extending approximately 6,000 feet (1,823 meters) with a main span measuring 1,548 feet (472 meters) and towers reaching 364 feet (111 meters) in height.

Officially opened on November 14, 1938, this bridge was constructed during the Great Depression at a cost of approximately CA$5.87 million, representing one of Canada's largest infrastructure projects of the 1930s.

Named after the nearby Lions Peaks, two mountain summits resembling guarding lions, this bridge features two concrete lion sculptures designed by Charles Marega at its southern entrance, installed in January 1939.

The bridge carries three lanes of vehicular traffic, including one reversible lane for peak-hour flow, and accommodates 55,000 to 70,000 vehicles daily while providing sidewalks for pedestrians and cyclists on both sides.

The entire suspended structure was replaced between 2000 and 2001 without disrupting peak-hour traffic, representing a significant engineering achievement while preserving this national historic site of Canada designated in 2005.

Location: West Vancouver

Location: Vancouver

Inception: November 14, 1938

Official opening: November 14, 1938

Height: 111 m

Length: 1,823 m

Longest Span: 472 m

GPS coordinates: 49.31528,-123.13833

Latest update: November 28, 2025 11:39