The Ile d'Orleans Bridge known locally as the Pont d'Ile was opened for traffic in 1967. It is a suspension bridge crossing the from the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, near the Montmorency Falls, to the Île d'Orléans (Isle of Orleans). The first bridge, constructed in 1912, was destroyed by fire in 1921. Until a new suspension bridge was constructed in 1940 access was by ferry. This second bridge was swept away in the flood of 1965 after which the current bridge was built. 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article concerns modern suspended deck suspension bridges, commonly called suspension bridges. ... The Saint Lawrence River (French: fleuve Saint-Laurent) is a large west-to-east flowing river in the middle latitudes of North America, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. ... Montmorency Falls in the summer. ... Île dOrléans is located in the St. ... 1912 is a leap year starting on Monday. ... This article is about the edifice. ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Pride of Burgundy, a P&O Ferries car ferry on the Dover-Calais route A ferry is a boat or a ship carrying passengers, and sometimes their vehicles, on short-distance, regularly-scheduled services. ... 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ...

See also: List of bridges The List of bridges is a link page for any bridge. ...