Dryden in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2022
1. Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge Marker
(left side)
(left side)
[left side]
Opened in the Fall of 2009, the naming of this bridge after Mr. Roy Wilson recognizes his many contributions to City Revitalization.
This 34 meter suspension bridge was built with generous support from the Province of Ontario through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, Mr. Roy Wilson and the City of Dryden.
Bridge Consultant
JML Engineering Ltd.
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Contractor
White Contracting Ltd.
Thunder Bay, Ontario
[right side]
Mr. Roy Wilson is a successful community businessman and significant financial supporter of a number of major community betterment projects. He has for years, shown a passion for Dryden, tourism and suspension bridges.
He served as a Rotarian for 40 years. He is a Paul Harris fellow and a past president (1976-77) of the Dryden Rotary Club.
The Dryden Rotary Club has made a donation to the archway entrance in recognition of Mr. Wilson's community service. We encourage citizens and visitors to enjoy the view from this waterfront attraction.
"Service Above Self"
Erected 2009 by City of Dryden and Dryden Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts
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Location. 49° 47.172′ N, 92° 50.737′ W. Marker is in Dryden, Ontario, in Kenora District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Government Street (Provincial Highway 17) and King Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the north side of the bridge and is accessible by foot or bicycle via the Dryden Signature Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 Government Street, Dryden ON P8N 2N9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Agricultural Roots (within shouting distance of this marker); Dryden Mill (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); "Pieces of Dryden" (about 210 meters away); William Jennings (Bill) Silver (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Frederick Russell Hawke (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 25 King Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Smith Building (approx. half a kilometer away); A. Grant Fumerton (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dryden.
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2022
2. Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge Marker
(right side)
(right side)
(by By Erin Rody, Staff Writer for Sunset Country) The City of Dryden opened the Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge in the Fall of 2009. The 34-meter Suspension Bridge is located behind the Chalet Inn on the City’s Trail Network. The public can easily access the bridge by parking at Johnston Park on Highway 17. Follow the Signature Trail past the Pieces of Dryden mosaic towards the Wabigoon River. Turn left at the bottom of the stairs. A short walk to your left takes you to the Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge. The bridge spans the Wabigoon River just below the rapids and features one of the most picturesque settings in Northwestern Ontario. Its construction was supported by a 50% grant from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, a 25% donation from Mr. Roy Wilson, and the balance from the City.(Submitted on March 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2022
3. Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge
North Entrance
North Entrance
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 12, 2022
4. Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge
Looking south; the bridge crosses the Wabigoon River just below the rapids. Dryden Mill is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
