The Chief William Commanda Bridge (constructed between 1879-1880), formerly the Prince of Wales Bridge, in Ottawa, Ontario
The Chief William Commanda Bridge (constructed between 1879-1880), formerly the Prince of Wales Bridge, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Constructed in two sections, it was originally a Canadian Pacific Railway bridge spanning the Ottawa River linking Hull (now Gatineau) and Ottawa. It was built and completed in 1880 by the Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa and Occidental Railway and was named for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales.
It was officially renamed in 2021, to the Chief William Commanda Bridge in honour of William Commanda who was the chief of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation from 1951 to 1970.
The bridge was used by rail traffic for the last time on July 26, 2001.
Today it serves as a pedestrian and is unfortunately closed during the winter months.
The Chief William Commanda Bridge (constructed between 1879-1880), formerly the Prince of Wales Bridge, in Ottawa, Ontario
The Chief William Commanda Bridge (constructed between 1879-1880), formerly the Prince of Wales Bridge, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Constructed in two sections, it was originally a Canadian Pacific Railway bridge spanning the Ottawa River linking Hull (now Gatineau) and Ottawa. It was built and completed in 1880 by the Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa and Occidental Railway and was named for Albert Edward, Prince of Wales.
It was officially renamed in 2021, to the Chief William Commanda Bridge in honour of William Commanda who was the chief of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation from 1951 to 1970.
The bridge was used by rail traffic for the last time on July 26, 2001.
Today it serves as a pedestrian and is unfortunately closed during the winter months.