Amsterdam Bridge, Toronto

Amsterdam Bridge is a pedestrian footbridge at Harbourfront Centre that spans the Simcoe Street Slip, linking York Quay to the Rees Street Slip area. The cable steel structure connects two key waterfront sections together.

The bridge opened in 1978, marking the sister city relationship that began between Toronto and Amsterdam in 1974. It became a physical symbol of this international connection from that moment forward.

The bridge displays Dutch design elements that reflect the sister city relationship between the two places. These international connections become visible in the steel structure and the details you notice while crossing.

You can walk across easily and get elevated views of the inner harbor and docking areas while crossing. The bridge provides a direct route between both sides of the waterfront district.

A bilingual plaque at the bridge's center records the opening ceremony and the partnership agreement between the cities. This marker tells the story of this special connection in two languages.

Location: Ontario

GPS coordinates: 43.63830,-79.38430

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14