Downtown Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Sappers’ Bridge

Pont des Sapeurs

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

1. Sappers’ Bridge Marker

Inscription. English:
These foundations of “Sappers’ Bridge,” built by Lieutenant-Colonel John By and this Royal Engineers in 1827, represent the contributions of military engineers in Canada. This plaque was erected April 29, 2004, in honour of a century of continuing service by Canadian military engineers.

French:
Ces fondations du pont des Sapeurs, constituer par le lieutenant-colonel John By et ses «Royal Engineers» en 1827, représentent les contributions de génie militaire au Canada. Cette plaque a été érigée le 29 avril 2004 en hommage à un siècle de service continu assuré par le génie militaire canadien.

Erected 2004 by Canadian Military Engineers — Génie militaire canadien.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1813.

Location. 45° 25.462′ N, 75° 41.689′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Downtown Ottawa. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Elgin Street and Rideau Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1P K1P, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rideau Canal (a few steps from this marker); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (a few steps from this marker); Rail Heritage in the Capital

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Laura Secord, UE (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, CB (within shouting distance of this marker); Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); The National War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault DSO, OBE, ED, CD. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

More about this marker. This marker is located on a pedestrian walk-way beside the Rideau Canal, beneath the Plaza (Elgin/Rideau Streets) Bridge.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

2. Sappers’ Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 132 times this year. Last updated on May 18, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.