George C. King Bridge, Calgary
Facts and practical information
The George C. King Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that spans the Bow River just northeast of Downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge connects the neighbourhoods of East Village to the south and Bridgeland to the north, with access from the bridge to St. Patrick's Island Park in the middle of the river. The bridge was built by the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation as part of the wider redevelopment of the East Village neighbourhood, in tandem with a $45 million redevelopment of St. Patrick's Island Park. Planning for the new bridge began in 2009, with construction getting underway in 2012. The bridge opened on October 20, 2014. The bridge is known locally as the Skipping Stone Bridge due to the form of the bridge, which looks like a stone skipping across the river. ()
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George C. King Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary Tower, Fort Calgary, Suncor Energy Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to George C. King Bridge by public transport?
Light rail
- Bridgeland/Memorial • Lines: 202 (7 min walk)
- City Hall • Lines: 201, 202 (12 min walk)
Bus
- 9 Avenue & 6 Street SE • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
- Macleod Trail & 7 Avenue SE • Lines: 300 (13 min walk)
Train
- Calgary (23 min walk)