Highlights of Alexandra Bridge
Alexandra Bridge is a steel bridge spanning the Ottawa River. Its cantilever structure defines its appearance, and the sidewalk offers views of Parliament Hill and the cityscape along both banks of the river.
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway as a railway bridge, it was completed in 1900. At the time, it was the world's second-longest cantilever bridge, after the Forth Bridge.
In the late 1950s, following the closure of Ottawa Union Station, it was converted into a bridge for pedestrians and automobiles.
The bridge connects the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Crossing from the Ottawa side, you arrive in Gatineau, Quebec, on the other side.
Basic Information About Alexandra Bridge
The information below was checked against official sources on October 11, 2026. Please also check the latest information on the official website when planning your trip.
- 🔗 Official website
- Official Government of Canada information on the bridge and its maintenance.
About the Alexandra Bridge - Canada.caThe Alexandra Bridge presently carries 9% of the inter-provincial bridge traffic within the National Capital Region...www.canada.ca
- 📍 Location
- Ottawa, Ontario–Gatineau, Quebec
- 🕒 Opening hours
- The bridge may be closed for repair work. Check current access conditions before visiting.
- 💶 Admission
- Visiting the bridge is free.
- ⏱️ Recommended duration
- Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour. ⚠️ Allow extra time, as this varies depending on crowds, events, and the area you visit.
Getting to Alexandra Bridge
The Alexandra Bridge connects Sussex Drive on the Ottawa side with Boulevard des Allumettières on the Gatineau side. According to the Government of Canada’s traffic restriction notice, a 27-tonne weight limit has applied to all vehicles since March 2020, until further notice.
The latest information on lane restrictions and road closures is available on the Government of Canada’s official page below.
For attractions, transport and suggested itineraries, see “Ottawa: Attractions, Food, Transportation and Suggested Itinerary”.
