Alexandra Suspension Bridge

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Location: Area A (Boston Bar/North Bend/Canyon Alpine), British Columbia, Canada

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August 15, 2026

The Alexandra Suspension Bridge spans the Fraser River on the route of the historic Cariboo Wagon Road. The current suspension bridge dates from 1926, replacing earlier crossings that helped connect the Fraser Canyon with British Columbia’s Interior. You can walk onto the bridge for a close look at the structure and the steep canyon walls around it, though the deck can feel exposed above the river.

Karsten S.

August 13, 2019

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Today's Alexandra Bridge is not the first bridge at this location over the Fraser River. The first bridge built by Europeans dates back to Joseph William Trutch in 1863. Until then, travelers on the Cariboo Wagon Road had to cross the Fraser River here by boat. Although the bridge was built by the state, Joseph Trutch was allowed to charge a toll as payment. However, this first wooden bridge only lasted until 1894. Then it was destroyed by a flood and completely demolished in 1912.

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