Near Batchawana Bay in Algoma District, Ontario — Central Canada
The Trans-Canada Highway
This plaque stands at approximately at the halfway point of the Trans-Canada Highway, which runs from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia. The highway's construction, in conjunction with the provinces, was authorized by the federal parliament in 1949. The official opening for through traffic of this 4,860 mile route, of which about 1,453 miles are within Ontario, took place on September 3, 1962. However, with the completion of a section of Highway 11 between Longlac and Hearst in 1944, it had been possible previously to cross Ontario from Quebec to Manitoba. The opening of the Trans-Canada Highway provided a shorter first-class route drawing together widely separated regions of Ontario.Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1962.
Location. 46° 55.696′ N, 84° 25.52′ W. Marker is near Batchawana Bay,
Photographed By Duane Marsteller, August 5, 2017
2. The Trans-Canada Highway Marker
this page online
Also see . . . Trans-Canada Highway. Wikipedia entry on the cross-country road, which actually is a system of interconnected roads offering multiple routes. (Submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
