Friday, January 20, 2012

Tranquility within the Walk




The Skywalk Bridge

The bridge was formally opened October 23rd, 1912. The first train to cross the bridge came from the west. It consisted of 29 cars loaded with wheat. Then safely across, the engineer blew the whistle, as did the other engines responding in the yard. The last official train to cross the bridge was on March 16th, 1987.

At the time of construction, these were the highest concrete piers in the world. Each structure required more than 20,000 bags of Portland cement. The bridge structure sitting atop the 9 piers was originally across the St. Lawrence River near Montreal, constructed in 1885.
This portion of the bridge was taken apart, moved and re-assembled
in 1911.The viaduct is 3000 feet in length, combining 9 piers and 9 approach structures. The bridge deck is 150 feet above the water, making it one of the highest in the Prairie Provinces.

The longest pedestrian bridge in Canada is now an integral part of the Trans Canada Trail in Saskatchewan. I have never been within this part of the province but it was great to get out and start what I wished to embark upon. Below what now is the largest pedestrian bridge are a variety of trails. I have found the place of which I shall build back up strength.

Today was the first day I have walked as much as I have and it’s a quiet place here however I do like this. As well, the weather shall be much warmer tomorrow.

Yet I was very surprised to of the history as well as the nice surprise of trails which I could see below.


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38 comments:

  1. tee skorJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Nice pictures, looks like a nice walk with history

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  2. caroline magicJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    quite a view,,did you feel Dizzy..?

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  3. doug noakesJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    A mesmerizing photograph.

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  4. doug noakesJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    It look so impressive from that height. Almost like a bird's view.

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  5. doug noakesJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Glad I wasn't on the job to build it in 1912.



    Looks like a daunting drop!

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  6. maritess* estrellaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    The long open road over looking the lake is just so beautiful not to appreciate, wonderful Jack

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  7. maritess* estrellaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    i like bridges. It is fascinating how two separates places is brought to existence, interconnected and given life ... to be enjoyed.

    A lovely view

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  8. maritess* estrellaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    In anything even the most frozen part there is that wamth that can not penetrate by the icy coldness of winter ... see that part. A piece of land. Love it!

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  9. maritess* estrellaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    laughs* ... a playful yet wonderful shot Jack.

    I duh' know but i love doing that acrobatic playfulness' in my kitchen sink also
    Great to see yu doin' those antics

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  10. maritess* estrellaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    luv it!

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  11. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    It's just 100 yards away and Tee I found my inspiration or apart of what I have as goals from now till Spring.

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  12. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Ironically no Caroline.

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  13. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I ditto that Doug.

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  14. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I was stretching as tomorrow again aside of other things I shall be running this skywalk. And for the last two weeks I have been
    not all that active. This now is the time and either I do it, or I don't and it's a positive challenge which I shall do.

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  15. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks...

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  16. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Did you walk all the way to the other side?

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  17. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    where does it lead to?

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  18. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    new view. like the contrastof the red buildings and evergreens against the snow.

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  19. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Brrrr, it looks cold.

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  20. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Beautiful ~ love the snow hanging onto the branches of the evergreen.

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  21. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    Hi Vicky did 75% as I was looking for appropriate trails and there are several here I was told where this was and I knew as soon as I was all set up here that the first things was to put in place a regime.

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  22. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    It's the Quappelle Valley and I am not sure what all is on the other side to be entirely honest I will know tomorrow.
    This is primarily a farming town of only 2,500 people.

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  23. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Where I am staying is about 500 yards from where I had taken this photo.

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  24. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Well, report back to us tomorrow with what you find on the other side.

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  25. Vicki GJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    you must have a beautiful view.....

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  26. Grammy Blick TexasJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    So nice to have you and your camera back. These are beautiful -- but it must have been cold!

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  27. Initiative StainJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I have two with me and it's much warmer now and as well tomorrow. Small towns have a certain thing about them and Grammy it's
    a place I have never been to before but I do like it.

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  28. Frani *****January 20, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Great shot.

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  29. Frani *****January 20, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Haha, hope you weren't going to jump.

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  30. Initiative StainJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Thanks Frani...

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  31. Initiative StainJanuary 21, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    no it was a s t r e t c h....

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  32. Pamela OdomJanuary 21, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    nice photo's Jack

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  33. eliane marquesJanuary 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    For my "tropical" eyes it's like if Christmas didn't pass...it's so beautiful! I love it.

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  34. eliane marquesJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Is it kinda a station or a shelter? it's a peaceful place for living, indeed, Jack.

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  35. Initiative StainJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    It's an entrance gazebo type of thing, right beyond it is this sky walk bridge.

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  36. eliane marquesJanuary 23, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    OK, it's a nice place for spending a day of nothing to do :) Thank you, Jack.

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  37. Theresa ♥January 23, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Sure does look cold out there.

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  38. Theresa ♥January 23, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Like pictures like this that leave your imagine wide open!

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