The Lions Gate Bridge was built in 1938, and once described as

light and graceful, like a spiders web in the sun

crosses the First Narrows of Burrard Inlet at the entrance to Vancouver's harbour. It is a suspension-type bridge built to endure. A suspension bridge was chosen because it was economical, appealing to look at and would not interfere with marine traffic entering and leaving the harbour. Because of the quality of the work done in the shop and during construction, it remains solidly in form today. Also, the high quality of workmanship and good weather aided in the rapid erection of the bridge.

Including both approaches, the bridge has a total length of 1,793.4 metres. It carries three lanes of traffic and has sidewalks on both sides for pedestrians. There is a 60 m clearance at mid-span accomodating the larger vessels entering Vancouver harbour. The Lions Gate Bridge remains a historical landmark in Vancouver and is a memorial to those who made the construction possible.

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