Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Lions Gate Bridge

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

1. Lions Gate Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Guinness brewing family built the Lions Gate Bridge which opened in 1938 to provide access to its British Properties lands in West Vancouver. Ownership was transferred to the Province in 1955. Tolls were removed in 1963 and the bridge was restored in 1998 after a long debate about its heritage value and capacity. Funding for the decorative lighting to celebrate Expo 86 was provided by the Guinness family.

Erected by Vancouver Heritage Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 49° 18.67′ N, 123° 8.553′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Stanley Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6G V6G, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lions' Gate Bridge / Le pont Lions' Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Windstorm of December 2006 (about 210 meters away); Welcome to Lowden's Lookout (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beaver (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Disasters and Narrow Escapes (approx. 0.3 kilometers

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away); A Position of Honour (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Shakespeare Garden (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The Rose Garden (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

More about this marker. The marker is on Stanley Park Drive on the overpass over BC-99.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

2. Lions Gate Bridge Marker

The Lions' Gate Bridge / Le pont Lions' Gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023

3. The Lions' Gate Bridge / Le pont Lions' Gate

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 31 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.