Mitchell Island Pier — Richmond, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 49° 12.257 W 123° 05.900
10U E 492837 N 5450170
The Mitchell Island Pier is a great example of reuse. Once a railway bridge, the swing span was removed when the rail line was abandoned and the trusses have been left behind to become a 'fishing' pier.
Waymark Code: WM958N
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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While this former railway bridge might be too high above the North Arm of the Fraser River it is classified by the City of Richmond Parks Department as a fishing pier. Today it provides people with a great way to experience the industrial river where there are few places that the public can reach its shores.
Type of pier: Public

Expenses: /

Parking is available: Yes

Contact information:
City of Richmond 6911 No. 3 Road Richmond, British Columbia V6Y 2C1 604-244-1208

Handicap Accessible: Yes

Fishing Regulations: This is a tidal zone so Federal fishing regualtions are in place.

Web site: Not listed
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Post a photo or tell a vivid enough account of the visit to convince the reader that you know what you are talking about. Old visits are welcome if you can relate a good story to them. Fish stories are always welcome :)
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