Vancouver, BC vicinity river crossing
08-27-09, 02:25 PM
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Vancouver, BC vicinity river crossing
In planning a trip up through Vancouver I came across a route slip from a Seattle group that indicates there is a bridge from just west of Fort Langley, across the Fraser, to the Pitt Meadows area, but I don't see anything indicated on road maps for the area. Is it possible there is a pedestrian bridge not shown on road maps, or is the route information in error?? Thanks for any help.
08-27-09, 04:43 PM
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That's the new Golden ears bridge which opened about a month ago. Take 200th St. cross 96th Ave. and you go right over it.
08-28-09, 07:45 AM
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Is the Albion ferry still working? I loved that little ferry 30 years ago!
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Here is a link:
https://www.translink.ca/en/Driving/G...rs-Bridge.aspx
I haven't ridden across it yet but will soon, just to say I did.
https://www.translink.ca/en/Driving/G...rs-Bridge.aspx
I haven't ridden across it yet but will soon, just to say I did.
09-01-09, 12:08 PM
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Thank you for a very helpful link. I downloaded the 2 primary bike route maps previously, which was, in part, what prompted my inquiry since the east Vancouver map doesn't show the existence of the new bridge.
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There's a nice, wide pedestrian/cycle path on each side of the bridge. It's worth mentioning that there is no toll for pedestrians and cyclists.
I've ridden over the bridge a couple of times now -- it's worth a stop at the centre of the bridge to take in the view, which is spectacular -- especially on a clear, sunny day with Mt Baker standing majestically in the distance.
I liked the Albion ferry as well -- it was cool (although the new bridge makes better sense for moving traffic).
I've ridden over the bridge a couple of times now -- it's worth a stop at the centre of the bridge to take in the view, which is spectacular -- especially on a clear, sunny day with Mt Baker standing majestically in the distance.
I liked the Albion ferry as well -- it was cool (although the new bridge makes better sense for moving traffic).
