Beacon Hill Park's Stone Bridge - Victoria BC
N 48° 24.909 W 123° 21.875
10U E 473022 N 5362508
A medieval stone bridge that uses the arch principle for the span and crosses Goodacre Lake.
Waymark Code: WM30YX
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/22/2008
Views: 67
William (John) Blair designed the formal landscaping of Beacon Hill park in 1889. The design included 5 man made lakes with Goodacre Lake, at 2.43 acres in area, being the largest. The design of the lake included the stone bridge crossing a portion of it. The bridge and lake where constructed in 1889.
This is a very popular place for wedding pictures during the spring and early summer when the park is in full bloom.
Length of bridge: Guestimate of 150 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians and bikes.
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Man made lake.
Date constructed: 1889
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unknown
Location:
Victoria, BC
Height of bridge: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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