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You Can Find One Of Canada’s Rare Swinging Bridges In This Ontario Town

It's only one hour from Ottawa.

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Get ready to feel like a kid at a playground on the Renfrew Swinging Bridge.

Located one hour from Ottawa, it is one of three swinging bridges in Canada.

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The experience is one of a kind, as you'll feel the wood floor bounce under each step, similar to a bouncy castle.

While crossing, you'll be able to enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Bonnechere River and postcard-worthy views of the picturesque Town of Renfrew.

To find this local gem, you can use the entrance at O'Brien Park at Arthur Avenue.

Renfrew Swinging Bridge

Price: Free

Address: Renfrew, ON

Why You Need To Go: It's a short walk, and makes the perfect pit stop on your next road trip.

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  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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