Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Remembrance Day
Montreal, November 8, 2024 – The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be illuminated in red and white on November 11th, 2024, to commemorate Remembrance Day. The special illumination will serve as a tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for Canada.
The bridge will be lit up from dusk until dawn on November 11th. The red and white lights will represent the colors of the Canadian flag, and will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Canadians in times of war and peace.
“The Samuel De Champlain Bridge is a symbol of Canadian strength and resilience,” said Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Catherine McKenna. “This special illumination is a fitting tribute to the men and women who have served our country, and to the sacrifices they have made.”
The Samuel De Champlain Bridge is one of the busiest bridges in Canada, carrying over 50,000 vehicles per day. The bridge is named after Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer who founded Quebec City in 1608.
Remembrance Day is a national holiday in Canada, observed on November 11th. The day is dedicated to remembering the sacrifices made by Canadians in times of war and peace.
About the Samuel De Champlain Bridge
The Samuel De Champlain Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The bridge has a total length of 3.4 kilometers (2.1 miles) and is the longest bridge in Quebec. The bridge was designed by Dissing+Weitling of Denmark and was built by the SNC-Lavalin Group of Canada. The bridge was opened to traffic on June 28, 2019.
About Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a national holiday in Canada, observed on November 11th. The day is dedicated to remembering the sacrifices made by Canadians in times of war and peace. The day was first observed in 1919 as Armistice Day, to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1931, the name was changed to Remembrance Day to include the sacrifices made by Canadians in all wars and conflicts.
Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Remembrance Day
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