The West Montrose Covered Bridge

Photos by Alan L Brown - March, 2004

Plaque Location

In the Township of Woolwich in the Region of Waterloo
at coordinates N 43 35.111 W 80 28.883

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Plaque Text

This structure, the only remaining covered bridge in Ontario, was designed by John Bear in 1880, on the authority of Woolwich Township Council, to replace an earlier bridge over the Grand River. Built a year later by John and his brother Benjamin, the 60 m bridge was covered to protect the wooden flooring and frame against the elements. Known locally as the Kissing Bridge, it later came under the jurisdiction of Waterloo County. In 1937 the province assumed responsibility for the Guelph-Elmira Road, including the West Montrose Bridge, and its floor and sub-structure were subsequently rebuilt and reinforced.

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Posted September 6, 2010 - Hi. Well done - brief, informative, coordinates. Connection to bicycle trials - if around will - be an asset. A.D.

Posted January 11, 2009 - We are getting married in june this year and would realy like to be married at the covered bridge/kissing bridge. Can you tell me if this is possiable and if so whom do we arrange it with.
Karen. my email address: raysfl@mgl.ca

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