10 most Instagrammable Toronto bridges (PHOTOS)
Toronto is filled with all kinds of cool architecture, and that includes its bridges.
There are dozens of bridges across Toronto, connecting all different parts of the city. And although they’re all useful, some are more aesthetically pleasing than others.
So the next time you’re looking to up your Instagram game, look no further than these 10 Toronto bridges that will make for some breathtaking photos.
Puente de Luz
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The yellow Puente de Luz, or Bridge of Light, is located in Toronto’s City Place. This cool angular bridge, by Chilean artist Francisco Gazitua, was built 10 years ago and has since been featured in scenes of The Handmaid’s Tale.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre Bridge
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This enclosed pedestrian bridge near the intersection of Yonge and Queen connects the Eaton Centre to the historic Hudson’s Bay building. It has an incredibly interesting design where, if you angle your camera right, it will give you a cool spiral effect.
Humber Bay Arch Bridge
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Built in 1994 as part of the Martin Goodman Trail, the Humber River bridge is great for capturing the landscape while taking a walk or riding your bike across it. Its towering arches and waterfront views make for a great photo too.
Centre Island Bridge
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If you find yourself on the Toronto Islands, this historical bridge is worth a look. It dates back to the 1800’s and although it’s undergone some alterations over the years, it still maintains its original style.
Garrison Crossing
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Not only does the Garrison Crossing bridge make it easy to get between King West and Fort York, but it also has an innovative a-symmetrical leaning design. It was just completed in 2019, so it’s a relatively new addition to the city.
Chorley Park Bridge
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This bridge, located in Rosedale’s Chorley Park, has a certain charm to it and feels like something you would find in NYC’s Central Park.
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Queen Street Viaduct
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The Queen Street Viaduct, which dates back to 1911, may have been built for the practical purpose of carrying cars and street cars across the Don River, but it has the added bonus of looking really cool too. The clock and script, which reads “this river I step in is not the river I stand in,” were added in 2010.
Cherry Street North Bridge
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The Cherry Street North Bridge was built in Nova Scotia and arrived in Toronto in November of last year. It has yet to open for use but is part of a larger Port Lands Flood Protection project which is expected to be complete in 2024.
Wallace Avenue Footbridge
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If you’re looking for a bridge to take photos on that has a bit more of an industrial feel, the Wallace Avenue Footbridge is the place to do it. The bridge, which dates back to 1907, is located north east of High Park, at the intersection of Wallace and Dundas.
Old Mill Bridge
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Sat over the Humber River, just north of Bloor Street West, this stone bridge was built in 1916 and certainly still has a quaint, historic feel to it.
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