Outaouais covered bridges that invite you to dream
In addition to their considerable heritage value, covered bridges have a way of lending a certain cachet to any landscape. There’s no doubt about it, these bridges offer us magical settings and wonderful views. It’s not surprising that they’re also known as “kissing bridges”! And here’s the good news: the Outaouais region has its share of covered bridges, each one as charming as the next. Get your camera ready!
Wakefield covered bridge – in the heart of the community
45, Wakefield Heights Rd., Wakefield (Quebec)
Savoyard covered bridge – overlooking the rapids
Ch. Pont Rouge, Grand-Remous (Quebec)
Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge – the longest covered bridge in Quebec
300, Principale St., Mansfield-et-Pontefract (Quebec)
Trois Clochers footbridge – some elements of a covered bridge
274, Des Oblats St., Maniwaki (Quebec)
Meech Creek covered bridge – the only remnant of its time
135, Cross Loop Rd., Chelsea (Quebec)
Templeton covered bridges (Brabant-Philippe, Roland-Houët and Des Bénévoles) – a network of bridges over the Rivière Blanche
Rivière Blanche Trail, Gatineau (Quebec)
De l’Aigle covered bridge – nearly 100 years old
De l’Aigle Rd., Egan-Sud (Quebec)
Add these covered bridges to your tour route to discover or rediscover the Outaouais and its beautiful landscapes! Looking for more scenery? Check out our blog post about breathtaking views in the Outaouais.