End is Near for the ONLY Land Access to Largest Lake Island in the World

[@tedandress2741]

Lived in Little Current for 4 years crossed the bridge many times and underneath it several times also it has served the island very well however its time for a new one.

[@PinetreeLine]

Well said my friend. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Famo59]

It never ceases to amaze me on those clever engineers that come up with these amazing Structures. Cheers Tony

[@PinetreeLine]

The more interesting thing is these engineers thought of this over 110 years ago. Thanks for watching Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻🍻

[@WarrenTheReporter]

It was nice to see this from both water level and in the air! Thanks very much for the shoutout in the description, too! 😎

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much Warren! Your video is amazing and I wanted to have the history of the Swing Bridge on my channel too so I tried to do something completely different from your story. Capturing from the water and the air was the best was to compliment your work. Thanks so much for the inspiration Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@myhillsidegarden3998]

Doug, thanks for sharing this. What an interesting bridge. The drone footage you took was fantastic. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. Catherine

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much for watching Catherine!! I hope you’re doing well my friend!! ☺️

[@shovelhead8]

Thank you for sharing this with us, Doug. Stay safe and stay cool

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks for watching Sean! Appreciate it Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@jsteelsadventureandvariety4545]

I always enjoy crossong that bridge :) But nothing stays the same. Amazing footage Doug, picked the perfect day for the drone😮

[@PinetreeLine]

You’re right Janson, nothing stays the same and it’s time to move on but thankfully, due to the bridge’s recognition as a heritage bridge, they are doing the right thing moving forward with regards to this original swing bridge. Thanks for watching Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@MrTurboFour]

I've crossed that bridge several times in my life while camping all over Manitoulin Island.

[@PinetreeLine]

It’s definitely a big part of our history for those that live in our area. Thanks so much for watching Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@SteveRobReviews]

It was cool to cross that bridge many years ago. Nice presentation Doug .

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much Steve! You drove over a piece of history. 👍🏻👊🏻🍻

[@CogenMan3]

Moved parts for 24 wind turbines over that bridge years ago. It was a tight fit. We also built a switch yard on Goat Island to take the power to the 115KV main line. The power cables went under the North Channel to the switch yard. We controlled that 60 MW farm from a control room outside of Kingston. I spent about 1 year going back and forth over that bridge. Sad to see it go.

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experience!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@lorenzooutandabout]

Cool thanks for sharing vary interesting

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks for watching Lorenzo! Appreciate it Brother! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

That is no drought a really cool land mark!👍 Good one Doug 🍻

[@PinetreeLine]

It sure is Marc! Thanks for watching Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻🍻

[@shinypackage8789]

Very cool old bridge! Reminds me of the Soo locks railroad bridge in Sault Ste. Marie, except that one raises up to let the mighty ships pass. I appreciate the history today brother

[@21Swayzee]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@PinetreeLine]

Absolutely agree Brother!! I’ve seen that one many times too! Thanks so much for watching my friend! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Bridges are cool. The engineering that goes into them is amazing.

[@PinetreeLine]

You’re so right Dan. Even more amazing that the engineering for this swing bridge dates back to the early 1900’s. Appreciate you watching Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@hazmat6634]

Great subject. I remember as a child first seeing it in action, I was mesmerized. Looking forward to its future. 👍

[@PinetreeLine]

I agree Matt. Seeing that bridge in action as a youngster was really cool. Thanks so much for watching Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@21Swayzee]

Cool look at this heritage bridge, new ideas moving forward...Two lanes would be a great improvement, and glad they want to play homage to the old bridge, when the new one goes up. Great capture Doug!

[@PinetreeLine]

I agree Mattias, they have taken steps to respect this heritage bridge while still planning to move forward as its working life ends. Thanks so much for watching Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻🍻

[@raincoast9010]

Let's build a bridge that doesn't need to be opened and closed all the time.

[@PinetreeLine]

@@raincoast9010 That was looked at as an option but they decided to go with the replacement swing bridge instead. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Anndyinthewoods]

Great information and beautiful drone footage. Thanks for sharing Doug!

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks Andy! I appreciate you watching Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@timlad5]

The swing bridge at Wasauksing First Nation in Parry Sound shares a history similar to this swing bridge. Parry Sound and Wasauksing are both shipping ports with large cruise line ships being the only ones docking now. The swing bridge was a train access to Wasauksing to transport logs and other goods. There was a fuel depot in Parry Sound which was brought in by ships.

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your knowledge with all of us! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@brucebecker7097]

www.google.com/maps/place/Wasauksing+Swing+Bridge/@45.314524,-80.0412665,151a,49.3y,281.56h,45.43t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x4d2bbaae3bfd5461:0x90ebf2b0d89d8d3a!8m2!3d45.3150323!4d-80.0430393!16s%2Fm%2F03c_mx1?entry=ttu

[@DonJoyce]

Interesting story and footage, Doug!

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks Don! I appreciate you taking the time to watch Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@thenaturemanadventures]

Very cool bridge .. we have one where I live that's in dire needs of repairs and plans for reconstruction are in effect with it starting in 2027. Swing bridges are so cool ... Thanks for sharing Brother 🤠🌲☕

[@PinetreeLine]

A very cool piece of history these bridges are Gil. It gets to a point, unfortunately, they either need to be repaired or replaced. In this case they are making sure that the original swing bridge is not scrapped for its metal. Thanks for watching Brother! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@1sainteve1]

I cycle on the Island 5 or 6 times a year. Building a 2 lane swing bridge is the best idea. It pays homage to the current bridge and it resolves the biggest problem: the single lane. Opening for 15 minutes every hour isn't the problem (and it's almost never that long), the problem is waiting at the lights for your side's turn to go across. There's a huge lineup in the summer months.

[@PinetreeLine]

Excellent comment! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@420E13]

Good stuff man! Pretty cool they're planning on repurposing it somehow. Have a good week 🤝🏻

[@PinetreeLine]

It is cool they are going to maintain its heritage status in some capacity R L. Thanks for watching and have a great week Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@WeazelJaguar]

Nicely done, thanks!

[@PinetreeLine]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@potatothorn]

fantastic video. great info and beautiful scenes thanks for sharing

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much Brother! Appreciate you taking the time to watch! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@marilynscull4585]

Awesome video Doug

[@PinetreeLine]

Thank you Marilyn!! 👍🏻☺️

[@HistoricalTechnologist-wl9rl]

i have a lot of memories of this bridge ... none of them good. I was involved in the commissioning of the control system. Some of this was done over a phone line, when I was on vacation, from my hotel room in Florida. Best wishes in getting an alternate to the old girl.

[@PinetreeLine]

So interesting to read your personal history with the swing bridge. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experiences with us!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@CFArmouredCrewman]

Well done! Straightforward to the point with great accompanying video. You earned a subscriber.

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much Tim! I really appreciate your support! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@Alcochaser]

I remember coming upon this to get to the Ferry in about 2006. It was pretty near.

[@PinetreeLine]

Very cool. Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@leehanna4929]

I love the view of the bridge from the waterfront. Seems a shame to remove it.

[@PinetreeLine]

Fortunately you will get to see a new swing bridge in its place. Thanks so much for watching!! 👍🏻☺️

[@EverydayProjects]

While my drone is still broken you have to film this amazing bridge and make me jealous of your ability to soar high and capture shots like this. Have you no shame? LoL😢😂 sounds like the new swing bridge will be better but still sad to see the old designs slip into history. Good one, Doug. PS your sweater is in the mail!😮😢😅

[@PinetreeLine]

Editing sure makes drone footage look really good Craig 😂. It is sad to see old design and engineering slip into history but in this case the goal is to keep some of that history. Hopefully the sweater doesn’t get lost in the mail 🤪. Appreciate you watching Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@James_Knott]

I drove over that bridge twice, back in 1975, when I spent a weekend scuba diving on Manitoulin Island. One thing I find curious is Hwy 6 crosses it. You'd think it would have ended at Tobermory, with a new number across the island & bridge to Espanola. It's the only instance I'm aware of where a highway includes a ferry boat. 🙂

[@PinetreeLine]

I did not know that James, very interesting that Highway 6 would continue 46km across Lake Huron. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experience. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@James_Knott]

@@PinetreeLine Yep, it runs from Port Dover, on Lake Erie, through Hamilton & Guelph to Tobermory. You then have to take the ferry over to Manitoulin, to continue along to Espanola.

[@georgewitte3548]

Ontario Hwy 33 between Picton and Kingston includes a ferry at Glenora to cross the Bay of Quinte. It's a pleasant little ride. I enjoyed this video!

[@stevemakeithappenvideos]

nice shot. new subscriber

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much Friend!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@JohnAmes]

thanks for the great video my friend

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks John!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Excellent video

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks so much Dave! Appreciate you watching Brother!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Great video brother. Very well done. Thanks!! Take care!!

[@PinetreeLine]

Going well Mike! Thanks so much for watching Brother! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Cool story Brother!

[@PinetreeLine]

Thank you Brother B!! 👍🏻👊🏻🔥

[@SC-yx6wr]

At 110 years old I think we got good value from the existing bridge. However the way budgeting and highway construction projects seem to be progressing slowly, especially in the North, I doubt we will driving any new bridge to LC in the next ten or even twenty years.

[@PinetreeLine]

You make a very valid statement, let’s hope for the best. I really appreciate you watching and your comment. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@markmark2080]

Interesting little geography lesson when following on google earth...

[@PinetreeLine]

Awesome!! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@christopherwelch136]

Crossed that bridge thousands of times.

[@PinetreeLine]

It’s been well used by so many so this doesn’t surprise me. Thanks for watching!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@postalfnj]

In the US we do fixed spans

[@PinetreeLine]

A fixed span was definitely a possibility in this situation too but didn’t win out over doing another swing bridge. I really appreciate you watching! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@r.g.carter3908]

you have served well iron bridge. its time to come home. and be replaced with something new and better!

[@PinetreeLine]

Absolutely!! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@WildBORProductions]

👍👍

[@PinetreeLine]

Thanks for watching!! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@anything.with.motors]

Funny this came up, 4 days ago it broke an took over an hour for them to get it working again 😂

[@PinetreeLine]

The main reason why the swing bridge needs to be replaced. Thank goodness they have the knowledge to to do what it takes to get it going again in relatively short order. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@HuplesCat]

Mixed feelings about that Doug. It is a beautiful place being wrecked by drive ins who care nothing for the place. You can canoe or kayak to it

[@PinetreeLine]

Crossing that area by way of kayak or canoe could be dangerous due to the amount of current. I think most people appreciate the island and what it provides. Thanks so much for watching Brother!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@chrislamoureux2505]

it needs to stay

[@PinetreeLine]

You’re definitely not alone in feeling that way Chris. Thanks for taking the time to watch!! 👊🏻👍🏻

[@ronnied1137]

I am so glad they are repurposing this Heritage bridge.

[@PinetreeLine]

Agreed Ronnie! This is the right way to approach this situation without losing the heritage aspect of the Swing Bridge. Appreciate you watching Brother! 👍🏻👊🏻

[@jamesstuart3346]

Headline implies there will soon be no access to the island. Not true, just clickbait

[@PinetreeLine]

Hardly clickbait James, what the title says is true. I’m not trying to deceive anyone, actually trying to educate. Thanks for taking the time to watch. 👍🏻

[@gregburns6636]

It IS the ONLY land access to the island. Look at a map silly. The title says LAND access, not water access.

[@mikejameus]

Silly James... I don't get that from reading the headline