Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park

About

Alexandra Bridge Park and other areas along the Fraser River were traditional fishing grounds for the Halkomelum (Stalo) and Lower Thompson First Nations. The local native bands still use this area for traditional fishing.

Alexandra Bridge Park was established in 1984 because of its inherent natural, historical and recreational attributes. The area has been used and inhabited by First Nations for over 9,500 years. The first European visit did not occur until Simon Fraser’s expedition passed through the region in 1808. The first permanent trail, the Anderson Brigade trail, was then established in 1848 and subsequently, the original bridge was constructed in 1861 by Joseph W. Trutch and named after Princess Alexandra of Wales.

The landscape is characterized by major low elevation valleys and the densely forested mountain slopes of a wet climate. Alexandra Bridge Park sits at the eastern border of the Western Hemlock forest subzone. As such, it contains many western hemlock, western red cedar and Douglas-fir. Rising steeply on the east bank of the Fraser River, the site contains two well defined glaciofluvial benches.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia.

Rides and attractions

• Alexandra Suspension Bridge

At the park

• Cariboo Wagon Road exhibit
• The Fraser Canyon Corridor exhibit
• Male Salmon scenic feature
• Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park scenic feature
• Tikwalus Creek water

Shows and experiences

• Alexandra Suspension Bridge

Before you go

Disability access

Step-free access is recorded at 1 facility. Verify specific accessibility needs with the park.

Limits

Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings

Getting there

Alexandra Bridge Park is situated adjacent to the Fraser River approximately 2 km north of Spuzzum and 40 km north of Hope. Access is available from both north and south bound lanes off the Trans Canada Highway.

Good to know

The bridge itself is not in the park. It is maintained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – British Columbia.

Facilities on the park map

2 picnic area, 6 restroom, 3 visitor information.

History

Opened

1984

• Park opened