Manitoulin Island's Iconic Swing Bridge
The swing bridge on Manitoulin Island is more than just a structure, it's the island's "handshake" and "heartbeat," according to Kogos.
A new bridge may be better, but something immeasurable is being left behind. For over 34 years, the sound of tires on steel has signaled arrival on the island, marking the threshold between the busy mainland and the sense of belonging on Manitoulin.
The hum of tires on steel has always been the sound that has told me I’ve arrived on Manitoulin Island.
The author recalls their first crossing in the early 1990s, when the old swing bridge seemed impossibly narrow, and the fresh scents of pine, cedar, and North Channel water filled their senses.
Author's summary: Manitoulin Island's swing bridge holds sentimental value.