Fort Edmonton Footbridge, Edmonton

Name: Fort Edmonton Footbridge
Address: Edmonton, Canada

#82 among attractions in Edmonton

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The Fort Edmonton Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Led by CH2M Hill and designed by HFKS Architects, it is the city's first suspension bridge. The bridge is located southwest of Fort Edmonton Park and connects to the existing multi-use trail system with the new park land on the west side of the river. It officially opened on June 18, 2011. ()

Length: 807 ftWidth: 16 ftCoordinates: 53°29'43"N, 113°35'24"W

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Southwest Edmonton (River Valley Terwillegar)Edmonton Canada

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Fort Edmonton Footbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Edmonton Park, Beth Israel Synagogue, Quesnell Bridge, Terwillegar Park.

0.6 miNE
Recreated historic streets and streetcars
Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton
15 min walk • Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Canada, is a cultural gem that offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich history. This living history museum is one of the largest of its kind in North America, sprawling across 158 acres along the banks of the North Saskatchewan...
1.1 miNW
Synagogue
Beth Israel Synagogue, Edmonton
28 min walk • Beth Israel Synagogue is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located at 131 Wolf Willow Road NW in the Oleskiw neighbourhood of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1906 as the Edmonton Hebrew Association, it is the city's oldest synagogue.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Quesnell Bridge, Edmonton
32 min walk • The Quesnell Bridge is a girder bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of Edmonton's southern freeway, Whitemud Drive. On average 120,000 cars pass over the bridge every day.
1.5 miSW
Park
Terwillegar Park, Edmonton
38 min walk • Terwillegar Park is a municipal park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that is part of the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system.
0.9 miSE
Temple
Edmonton Alberta Temple, Edmonton
23 min walk • The Edmonton Alberta Temple is the 67th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The temple was the second to be built in Alberta; the first was built in Cardston in 1923. The temple serves about 15,700 members in the area.
1 miS
Bridge
Terwillegar Park Footbridge, Edmonton
27 min walk • The Terwillegar Park Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. At 262 metres in length, it is the longest stressed ribbon bridge in Canada and second longest in the world after the David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge in Escondido, California, United States.
1 miE
Mosque
Al-Rashid Mosque, Edmonton
26 min walk • The Al-Rashid Mosque was the first mosque built in Canada. It was constructed in Edmonton, Alberta.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Oleskiw, Edmonton
19 min walk • Oleskiw is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley to the east and south. The Edmonton Golf and Country Club is a feature of the neighbourhood.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Quesnell Heights, Edmonton
31 min walk • Quesnell Heights is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by the Rio Terrace neighbourhood across 149 Street to the west, Whitemud Drive to the north and east, the North Saskatchewan River valley to the south, Quesnell Heights is also the smallest neighbourhood in Edmonton.
1 miE
Neighbourhood
Brookside, Edmonton
26 min walk • Brookside is a residential neighbourhood in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley and Whitemud Creek ravine. It is bounded to the west and south by Whitemud Drive. The boundary on the north is the North Saskatchewan River valley, while the boundary on the east is Whitemud Creek.
1.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Edmonton-McClung, Edmonton
33 min walk • Edmonton-McClung is a provincial electoral district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district was created in 1993 and is named after Nellie McClung. The current MLA is Lorne Dach of the NDP, who was first elected in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Edmonton Footbridge?

Nearby attractions include Brander Gardens, Edmonton (13 min walk), Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton (15 min walk), Oleskiw, Edmonton (19 min walk), Edmonton Alberta Temple, Edmonton (23 min walk).

How to get to Fort Edmonton Footbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Edmonton Footbridge:

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76 Ave & 156 Street • Lines: 4 (23 min walk)
156 Street & 76 Ave • Lines: 4 (23 min walk)