A steel through truss bridge across the Assiniboine River, on the CPR Glenboro Subdivision in the Rural Municipality of Headingley, was originally constructed in 1882 for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. It was designed to pivot in the centre to permit the passage of ships on the river. The bridge is still used by the railway but it has had some superstructural changes.
Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge over the Assiniboine River at Headingley (January 2025)
Source: Jordan Makichuk
Aerial view of Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge over the Assiniboine River at Headingley (May 2025)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.86910, W97.40731
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
MHS Centennial Business: Canadian Pacific Railway Company / CPKC
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Riverview Park (RM of Headingley)
We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Jordan Makichuk.
Page revised: 23 May 2025
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