Coldwater in Simcoe County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Rick Hansen Bridge
Built 1983 Dedicated 1986
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024
1. The Rick Hansen Bridge Marker
Named by the Corporation of the Village of Coldwater in honour of Rick Hansen, man in motion upon the occasion of his visit to the village during his world tour to establish the Rick Hansen, Man in Motion Canadian Trust Fund for Spinal Cord Research, Rehabilitation and Wheelchair Sports. Funds raised by Coldwater and area residents and business persons 6,000 dollars.
Reeve Garfield Dunlop
Councillors Iris Beach Gladys Dale Garry Perryman Ray Lohnes
Clerk-treasurer Stephen B. Straughan
December 5, 1986 Miles to date 21,000
Erected by Village of Coldwater.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is December 5, 1986.
Location. 44° 42.581′ N, 79° 38.654′ W. Marker is in Coldwater, Ontario, in Simcoe County. It is at the intersection of Sturgeon Bay Road (County Road 23) and River Street (Coldwater Road) (County Road 17), on the left when traveling east on Sturgeon Bay Road. The marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection, near the east end of the subject bridge. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Ontario Cottage Country and specifically in Georgian Bay Country. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George R. Gray (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Chippewas of Lakes Huron and Simcoe & the War of 1812 (about 180 meters away); The Coldwater Mill (about 180 meters away); St. Ignace II (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Ataronchronon Village (approx. 11 kilometers away); The Arrival of the Jesuits in New France (approx. 11 kilometers away); Port Severn Swing Bridge, Lock 45 (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); Water Control Dams/Port Severn The Secondary Lock (approx. 12.1 kilometers away).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024
2. The Rick Hansen Bridge Marker
The marker is located beside the sidewalk, at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Also see . . . Man in Motion World Tour.
Excerpt: Inspired by the dream of creating an accessible and inclusive world and finding a cure for spinal cord injury, Rick Hansen set out on a journey that would make history the Man In Motion World Tour (MIMWT). From March 21, 1985 to May 22, 1987, Rick and his team wheeled over 40,000 km through 34 countries raising awareness about the potential of people with disabilities, creating accessible and inclusive communities, and finding a cure.(Submitted on November 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2024
3. The Rick Hansen Bridge (Sturgeon Bay Road/County Road 17)
Looking northwest across Sturgeon Bay Road; the marker is visible on the far right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
