Not as big as the 1916 Centre Street Bridge, the 1921 Louise Bridge is equally lovely though with its large sweeping arches and its white colour. It connects downtowners with the very enjoyable Hillhurst Sunnyside community, with all its shops restaurants and bars, and Hillhurst Sunnyside residents with downtown for employment or more shopping. On the south side is Calgary's best 'standing wave' where in the summer, surf-deprived folks can practice in the Bow River's icy water. On each side, but mainly on the north side, is Calgary largest war memorial, a gigantic work in rusty red steel, reminding us of the brutalities our war heroes had to endure to win us the freedom and peace they did.

Always the poor cousin to the Centre Street Bridge just a few kilometres downriver, it is still a great structure and worth a visit. Although it is just a regular 4-lane bridge, it still moves a lot of vehicles in rush hour due to lane reversals. On my recent visit, there were also lots of pedestrians crossing, and also cyclists using the sidewalk, thankfully not all too many. What makes visiting this bridge so important are the war memorials, especially on the north side. They are quite extensive, and quite moving. So it's not just a way to get from one side of the river to another, it's paying respect to the valiant warriors who have secured our freedom.