Okanagan Lake Bridge

Kelowna Floating Bridge
Okanagan Lake Bridge viewed from Knox Mountain, Kelowna
Coordinates49°52′47″N 119°30′43″W / 49.879648°N 119.511852°W / 49.879648; -119.511852
Carries3 reversible traffic lanes of Highway 97, pedestrians
CrossesOkanagan Lake
LocaleKelowna, BC
Official nameOkanagan Lake Bridge
Maintained bySNC Lavalin
Characteristics
DesignPontoon bridge, Vertical lift bridge
Total length650 m (2,133 feet)
History
OpenedJuly 19, 1958
ClosedMay 31, 2008
Location

The Okanagan Lake Bridge (also known as the Kelowna Floating Bridge) was a three-lane, 650-metre (2,133-foot) long floating bridge in British Columbia, Canada. It crossed Okanagan Lake, connecting the Westside area to Kelowna on the lake's eastern side. Taller boats such as sailboats were able to pass under the lift span which was located at the east end of the bridge.