Lions Gate Bridge
웨스트밴쿠버
suspension bridge in Vancouver, Canada
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lions Gate Bridge
Welcome to Prospect Point, the spectacular southern vantage point of the First Narrows. I invite you to stand here for a moment and look out over the deep, swirling waters of the Burrard Inlet. …
Listen in the app2The South Approach and the Silent Sentinels
As we walk along the pedestrian approach away from Prospect Point, the roadway begins to gently rise, cutting a path through the towering, old-growth Douglas firs of Stanley Park. This elevated causeway was a profound subject of…
Listen in the app3The South Tower and the Engineering Marvel
We have now reached the base of the South Tower, a colossal structure of open-work steel that reaches proudly into the sky. Standing beneath it, one cannot help but share the awe often expressed by first-time visitors who wonder,…
Listen in the app4The Suspended Mid-Span and the Dizzying Heights
We have arrived at the absolute center of the Lions Gate Bridge, the glorious mid-span. This is the highest point of our crossing. …
Listen in the app5The North Tower and Art Deco Aesthetics
As we approach the North Tower, take a moment to deeply appreciate the aesthetic design of the structure. The Lions Gate Bridge is not merely a utilitarian crossing; it is a profound piece of Art Deco architecture. …
Listen in the app6The Marine Traffic and the First Narrows
Gazing straight down from the bridge deck, we look upon the First Narrows. This incredibly tight passage is the primary maritime gateway into the Port of Vancouver, the busiest port in Canada. …
Listen in the app7The North Viaduct and Indigenous Lands
We have now crossed the main suspended span and are walking along the North Viaduct. The structural engineering here shifts dramatically. …
Listen in the app8Arrival on the North Shore
We have officially crossed the Lions Gate Bridge and arrived on the North Shore. To our left lies the municipality of West Vancouver, and to our right, the city of North Vancouver. …
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What is Lions Gate Bridge?
Lions Gate Bridge is a place in 웨스트밴쿠버 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 웨스트밴쿠버 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.3153, -123.1383 |
| Last updated |
