Second Narrows Rail Bridge, Vancouver

Name: Second Narrows Rail Bridge
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#83 among attractions in Vancouver

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The Second Narrows Rail Bridge is a vertical-lift railway bridge that crosses the Burrard Inlet and connects Vancouver with the North Shore. The bridge's south end connects directly to the Thornton Tunnel, which connects it to the main Canadian rail network. As the name suggests, it is located at the second narrowing of the Burrard Inlet. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1968 (56 years ago)Coordinates: 49°17'45"N, 123°1'26"W

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Second Narrows Rail Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playland, Hastings Racecourse, Pacific Coliseum, Wooden Roller Coaster.

1.1 miSW
Amusement park
Playland, Vancouver
27 min walk • Playland, nestled in the city of Vancouver, Canada, is a vibrant amusement park that has been delivering thrills and family fun for generations. As the oldest amusement park in Canada, Playland has been a staple of Vancouver entertainment since its inception in 1910.
0.9 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver
24 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Vancouver, Canada, Hastings Racecourse stands as an emblem of the city's sporting culture. This historic horse racing venue has been a cornerstone of Vancouver's entertainment landscape since its opening in 1889.
1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
29 min walk • The Pacific Coliseum, an iconic sport venue situated in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting history. Built in 1968, this multi-purpose arena has played host to a plethora of events, from ice hockey matches to large-scale...
1.1 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wooden Roller Coaster, Vancouver
29 min walk • The PNE Roller Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1958, it is the oldest roller coaster in Canada.
1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Theme park
PNE Forum, Vancouver
33 min walk • The Forum is an indoor arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada located on the grounds of the Pacific National Exhibition.
0.7 miSW
Park
New Brighton Park, Vancouver
19 min walk • Located in the Hastings-Sunrise district of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, New Brighton Park is a waterfront park facing the North Shore Mountains with beach access to the Burrard Inlet.
0.7 miSW
Park
Creekway Park, Vancouver
19 min walk • Creekway Park is a small daylighting habitat located in the Hastings-Sunrise area of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1.2 miSE
49°17'11"N • 123°0'7"W
Burnaby Central Railway, Burnaby
31 min walk • Amusement, Scenic railroads, Tours
~810 ftNW
Bridge
Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, also called the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and Second Narrows Bridge, is the second bridge constructed at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Corkscrew, Vancouver
26 min walk • Corkscrew was a steel roller coaster located at Playland At the PNE amusement park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is famous for its appearance in the 2006 motion picture Final Destination 3 and the 2012 motion picture Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, as well as the popular television series Smallville.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Dollarton Bridge, Vancouver
17 min walk • The Dollarton Bridge comprises a pair of two-lane reinforced concrete spans the Seymour River in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It replaced a two-lane steel truss bridge built in 1948. It is 153 meters long.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Second Narrows Rail Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, Vancouver (4 min walk), Dollarton Bridge, Vancouver (17 min walk), Creekway Park, Vancouver (19 min walk), New Brighton Park, Vancouver (19 min walk).

How to get to Second Narrows Rail Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Second Narrows Rail Bridge:

Bus

North Boundary Rd at Trinity St • Lines: 131 (12 min walk)
McGill St at North Esmond Ave • Lines: 131 (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kootenay Loop Bay 5 • Lines: 14 (26 min walk)
East Hastings St at Cassiar St • Lines: 14 (28 min walk)