The 153-metre structure replaced two older bridges spanning the Coulonge River and linking the lumber camp on one shore to the village of Fort Coulonge on the other. Built entirely of pine and held up by six wooden pillars, the one-way bridge was covered so that it wouldn’t rot.
Pont Félix-Gabriel-Marchand
Location
Operating location
300 Rue Principale, Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Québec, Canada, J0X 1R0
300 Rue Principale, Mansfield-et-Pontefract, Québec, Canada, J0X 1R0
45.86108560, -76.73925500
Pont Félix-Gabriel-Marchand © Tourisme Outaouais / C. Labonté
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Illumination
Self-guided tour
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Admitted customers
Groups
Teens
Dogs (on leash)
Adults
Childrens
Getting there
Parking
Free on-site parking
