Souris
Souris is a town in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of Manitoba, population 1,683. It is located on the Souris River, from which it takes its name. The town is home to Canada's longest cable-stayed footbridge, known as the Swinging Bridge, which spans the Souris River that divides the town. It measures 582 feet or 177.4 metres and was built in Souris' early history as a means of transportation over the Souris River. Squire Sowden, a prominent early resident, needed an easy way to take his herd over the river to pasture.
The original bridge was built in 1904 to connect two margins of the Souris River and was rebuilt in 1977 after being destroyed in the flood of 1976. At present, the bridge is used every day by citizens of Souris and by the thousands of visitors who come to Souris each year. In 2004, the Souris suspension bridge was granted "Star Attraction" status by the Manitoba Government Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism.
The original bridge was built in 1904 to connect two margins of the Souris River and was rebuilt in 1977 after being destroyed in the flood of 1976. At present, the bridge is used every day by citizens of Souris and by the thousands of visitors who come to Souris each year. In 2004, the Souris suspension bridge was granted "Star Attraction" status by the Manitoba Government Department of Culture, Heritage and Tourism.
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