Jackknife Bascule Bridge, Thunder Bay

Name: Jackknife Bascule Bridge
Address: Thunder Bay, Canada

#22 among attractions in Thunder Bay

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The Jackknife Bascule Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Kaministiquia River at Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, to link the city to Mission Island, one of two islands in the Kaministiquia River delta. The bridge was built by the Canadian Pacific Railway between August 1910 and April 1913. The contractor for the abutments and piers was Alexander Charles Stewart. The bridge had two decks, the lower deck for trains and the upper deck for vehicular road traffic. ()

Opened: April 1913 (111 years ago)Coordinates: 48°22'21"N, 89°14'57"W

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Jackknife Bascule Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Thunder Bay Museum, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden.

0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Thunder Bay
17 min walk • The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1978 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to the people of Northwestern Ontario who have achieved greatness in sport. It is located on 219 South May Street in Downtown Fort William.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum
Thunder Bay Museum, Thunder Bay
19 min walk • The Thunder Bay Museum is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is operated by the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, incorporated in 1972 as the successor to the Thunder Bay Historical Society.
0.7 miN
Church
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thunder Bay
18 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral or Thunder Bay Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Diocese of Thunder Bay. It is situated on the corner of Donald and Archibald Streets in the city.
1.1 miNW
Park
Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden, Thunder Bay
29 min walk • The Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden is a city park located in the south end of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The park is located at the south end of Chapples Park, at the corners of Victoria Avenue and Hyde Park Avenue.
0.9 miN
Hockey, Sport, Sport venue
Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay
24 min walk • The Fort William Gardens is a multi-purpose arena, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It opened in 1951.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Downtown Fort William, Thunder Bay
18 min walk • Downtown Fort William, also known as Downtown Thunder Bay South or the South Core, is the urban core of the former city of Fort William, the southern half of Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is centred on Victoriaville Civic Centre, an indoor shopping mall and civic centre built as part of an urban renewal project in the 1980s.
1.2 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Fort William Stadium, Thunder Bay
31 min walk • Fort William Stadium is a soccer, football, and track and field stadium in Thunder Bay, Ontario and is part of the Royal Canadian Legion Sports Complex. It has a seating capacity of 3,500. Many upgrades have been made to the complex, including scoreboard, lights and field size.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jackknife Bascule Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Thunder Bay (17 min walk), St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thunder Bay (18 min walk), Downtown Fort William, Thunder Bay (18 min walk), Thunder Bay Museum, Thunder Bay (19 min walk).

Jackknife Bascule Bridge, Thunder Bay

Facts and practical information

Jackknife Bascule Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Museum, Thunder Bay

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Soroptimist International Friendship Garden, Thunder Bay

Fort William Gardens, Thunder Bay

Downtown Fort William, Thunder Bay

Fort William Stadium, Thunder Bay

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jackknife Bascule Bridge?