Category Archives: bridges

J. C. Van Horne Bridge

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Katherine

The J. C. Van Horne Bridge is a Canadian steel through truss/steel deck truss bridge crossing the Restigouche River between Campbellton, New Brunswick, and Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec. Built between June 1958 and October 1961, the bridge was opened to traffic on October 15, 1961. As an interprovincial crossing, the bridge … Continue reading →

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The Train Don’t Run Here Anymore

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Katherine

A few locations on the Gaspé Peninsula where the train don’t run anymore. Built in the early 1900s, the Gaspé rail line is a 202-mile railway in Quebec running from Matapédia to Gaspé. The last VIA Rail train ran on … Continue reading →

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Bear River Bridge

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Katherine

The Highway 101 bridge over Bear River, in Deep River, Nova Scotia The first of its kind on the continent, the bridge features a box girder design, assembled from precast sections craned into place. Completed in 1972, the curving structure … Continue reading →

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Bear River – Victoria Bridge

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Katherine

The pilings of the 1900 swing-span Victoria Bridge that crossed over Bear River can still be seen at low tide, near the modern Highway 101 bridge.

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Allain Creek Railway Bridge

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Katherine

The Dominion Atlantic Railway Bridge over Allain Creek was constructed in the early 1890s. The bridge is currently inaccessible, so I used a drone to capture some images and video. The bridge features a lightweight through truss center section, along … Continue reading →

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Gaspereau River Train Bridge

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Katherine

The Gaspereau River Train Bridge The Annapolis Valley is a valley and region in Nova Scotia. It is located in the western part of the Nova Scotia peninsula, formed by a trough between two parallel mountain ranges along the shore of the Bay of Fundy.  The … Continue reading →

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Gaspereau River Train Bridge

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Katherine

Gaspereau River Train Bridge The wide, open tidal estuary of the Gaspereaux River at Horton Landing called for major bridgework. Finishing this bridge was one of the last hurdles for the Windsor and Annapolis Railway, which began operating in August … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown Rail Bridge

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Part of the Harvest Moon Trailway, this old rail bridge crosses the Annapolis River, slightly upstream of Bridgetown. I like bridges, rivers, and all things related to rail systems. And, I enjoy flying drones as I visit and explore parts … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown Rail Bridge

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Part of the Harvest Moon Trailway, the old rail bridge crosses the Annapolis River, slightly upstream of Bridgetown. The bridge has a few interesting features that can be seen if you look up and about the rusting metal of the … Continue reading →

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Annapolis River – Bridgetown

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Katherine

The Annapolis River in Bridgtown The two square ponds on the north bank of the river upstream from Bridgetown are part of the Carleton Corner wastewater treatment plant. They are settling lagoons, and can be accesed at the the end … Continue reading →

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