Vimy Memorial Bridge — Attraction in Ottawa

The Vimy Memorial Bridge over the historic and picturesque Rideau River in Ottawa, ON.

There are some truly breathtaking sunrises that make a beautiful backdrop for a bridge meant to honour the brave men that made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Canada and freedom in WWI at The Battle of Vimy Ridge.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought from 9 to 12 April 1917. It is one of Canada's most celebrated military victories and is considered by many to be when Canada established itself as its own independent nation on the world stage. It fostered national pride and from coast to coast and awareness of Canada as a Nation on the world...

Vimy Memorial Bridge is located near Manotick and crosses the Rideau River. This arc bridge is 469 ft long and was opened in 2014. The bridge offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and the Rideau River. There are wheelchair friendly pathways that run around and under the bridge that make it pleasant for an afternoon run or walk. I particularily enjoyed looking underneath the bridge and admired the attractive architectural design. If you like my reviews, photos or videos dont be a troll and give them a sunny...

Beautiful scenery surrounds this bridge. A remarkable place for exploring nature but also for the somber remembrance of Vimy Ridge. The bridge almost embodies the battle and WWI itself: by pure coincidence, if you stand below, the traffic sounds like distant artillery barrages of those from over...