I walked around the Tawatinâ bridge last weekend, and one of the things I couldn’t forget was the scenery of the sunset — but what I couldn’t get off my mind was the beautiful Indigenous artwork on the bridge.
The 260-metre Tawatinâ Footbridge opened last December as a pedestrian crossing below the Valley Line LRT. It features more than 400 Indigenous artworks by David Garneau. Tawatinâ means “Valley” in Cree.
The bridge is beautiful at all times of the day, but if you go late in the evening, you’ll have a great view of the sunset.
Set your destination to Henrietta Muir Edwards Park, located at 9734 98 Ave. NW, on Google Maps and, once you get there, you’ll see a glimpse of the bridge. There’s a large parking lot with free spots available, and it’s a two to three minute walk to the bridge. This trail is great if you’re looking for a relaxing walk. You can also bring your bikes, skateboards or skates.
The Tawatinâ Footbridge links the Cloverdale and Riverdale communities.
