Kissing Bridge Trailway, Millbank to Guelph
I biked the full length of the trail from Millbank to Guelph on Friday, November 7, 2014. Passing through Linwood, Wallenstein, Elmira, West Montrose and Ariss. Two bridges were out on the trail which led to only small detours. The first 15 km's were unpredictable as to the trail condition. It was clear that those were the least travelled parts of the entire 45 kilometre route. This made for some slow and bumpy biking! Once through Wallenstein the trail was in awesome shape. I'd totally do it again. Awesome to have this type of recreational trail in our own backyard. Beautiful scenery that cuts through huge pieces of farmland mostly in Mennonite country.
Kissing Bridge Trail
Kissing Bridge Trail
Guelph, Ontario Canada
Music: Blue Lagoon - Still Corners
The Kissing Bridge...!
They say that if you kiss your loved one on the Kissing Bridge your love will last forever!
With an almost 50% divorce rate in new marriages, we think it's well worth a try.
The West Montrose covered bridge is recognized as a historic site by Ontario's Archeological & Historic Sites Board. It is Ontario's last remaining covered bridge and has a 198' span across the Grand River. Visitors come from far and wide to see and photograph this picturesque bridge.
The sign reads: This structure, the only remaining covered bridge in Ontario was designed by John Bear in 1880, on the authority of Woolwich Township Council, to replace an earlier bridge over the Grand River. Built a year later by John and his brother, Benjamin, the 198-foot bridge was covered to protect the wooden flooring and frame against the elements. Known locally as the Kissing Bridge, it later came under the jurisdiction of Waterloo County. In 1937 the province assumed responsibility for the Guelph-Elmira Road, including the West Montrose Bridge, and its floor and sub-structure were subsequently rebuilt and reinforced.
C'mon give it a shot -- you never know!
West Montrose Kissing Bridge 130 Years Old.wmv
The West Montrose (Ontario, Canada) Covered Bridge is now 130 years old. This iconic historic site adopted the name Kissing Bridge and has become a special place for tourist from around the world.
A small group of residence have devoted their time and resources to maintain the Kissing Bridge Experience.
On November 5th, 2011 a Fundraising Gala will be held near the foot of the bridge. An invitation to participate is extended to everyone who is holds a special interest in preserving the Kissing Bridge experience. More information can be found at BridgeKeepers.ca or info@bridgekeepers.ca.
Rails to Trails - Kissing Bridge
A few clips from the the first 13 km of the Kissing Bridge Trailway starting at 0km in Guelph Ontario.
Best of TCT - Kissing Bridge Trail ON
Travelling through the rich farmland near El Mira ON, the Kissing Bridge Trail passes near numerous Mennonite communities. Expect to see wagons and other horse-drawn buggies on nearby roads - but not sharing the trail.
IT MOVIE LOCATION - KISSING BRIDGE
Walk-through of where Ben was bullied and the ending scene of the movie. West Montrose Covered Bridge, also known as the Kissing Bridge, is a covered bridge in West Montrose, Ontario, within Waterloo Region, the last wooden covered bridge in Ontario and the oldest such bridge in Canada.
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TMSC Kissing Bridge Ride 2011
TMSC ride at Kissing Bridge in Waterloo Ontario. June 18 2011
Grand River Historic Covered Kissing Bridge, West Montrose Ontario
First built in 1881 to span the Grand River in Waterloo Region, Ontario Canada, West Montrose's famous 'Kissing Bridge' is the last of its type in Ontario. This slideshow presents summer and winter views of the bridge and the Grand River. 'Butterflown' by Justin Bianco creates a nostalgic, bittersweet ambiance of times past.
The Kissing Bridge
Riding through a rare covered bridge, known locally as the Kissing Bridge, at West Montrose, Ontario, near Waterloo, with the Canadian Bible Society Bike For Bibles program.
Speed River
Speed River comes back to life
Kissing bridge
The covered bridge in West Montrose is the last remaining covered bridges in Ontario. It's called the Kissing Bridge.
The Kissing Bridge
The last covered bridge in Ontario in West Montrose, Ontario.
Spring On The Trail
Doug from Spring On The Trail provides an overview of the annual cycling and walking event. The objective is to connect Guelph, Ontario to Goderich and Lake Huron on one continuous off road trail but there are a three obstacles in the way that are going to require suspension bridges.
Speed River Goldie Mill Park, Guelph Ontario
Today's park was a mill site since 1827, including Goldie Mill (1864-1918), later as a warehouse (1927-1953) until destroyed by fire. In 1984, the ruins were stabilized as Goldie Mill Park. Nearby Norwich Street bridge crosses the Speed River. The mill ruins, Norwich Street bridge and the Speed River are accompanied by Bill Douglas performing 'Autumn Song' and 'Secret Rose', and bookended with related thoughts by David Palmer and Kahlil Gibran.
Bike Speed Run in Guelph
Took the GoPro out in the summer. Biking through Guelph Ontario.
Went on Guelph Trails.
West Montrose Covered Bridge Kissing Bridge
niagara cycling Kim Donnelly
Niagara cycling Kim Donnelly