Canadian National (CN) Railway Bridge
Also Known As:
Grand Trunk Bridge
Address:
Circle Drive South
Status:
- Regular
Description of the Historic Place
The Canadian National Railway Bridge (also referred to as the Grand Trunk Bridge) is a steel trestle rail bridge that was constructed in 1908. The bridge spans the South Saskatchewan River and is situated at the south end of Diefenbaker Park.
Heritage Value
The Canadian National Railway Bridge was built as part of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway that connected Winnipeg and Edmonton. It was the third major railway line to run through Saskatoon and helped assure the city’s position as the primary wholesale-distribution centre for central Saskatchewan. In 1923 the bridge became part of the Canadian National Railway.
Source: City of Saskatoon Built Heritage Database
Character Defining Elements
Key elements which contribute to the heritage value of this historic resource include:
- Those features that relate to the bridge's historic value including its original location, materials, form, massing and scale.