We have a new bridge to celebrate, the Adàwe – official name, passerelle Adàwe crossing. City Council has approved the name Adàwe for the new pedestrian/cycling bridge that will link Donald Street and Somerset Street East. This new link will give pedestrians and cyclists easy access to the communities located on either side of the Rideau River: Sandy Hill and Vanier.
The name Adàwe is the Algonquin term meaning “to trade” and is symbolic of the history of the Rideau River, the aboriginal heritage of the area and the bridge’s ability to link the communities on both sides.
The official opening of our new pedestrian/cycling bridge is scheduled for Friday, December 4 at 1:00 pm at Stratchona Park, 25 Range Road at the foot of the bridge. Since many won’t be able to make it at that time, residents suggested a Lantern gathering (as some have done in the past in Strathcona Park for winter solstice) later that day, at 7:30 pm. Bring your lanterns and other light, sound and music makers! To resonate with the meaning of the name, bring something to pass around: a thermos of something hot to drink, snacks, a song to sing, sparklers. Spread the news!
We have a new bridge to celebrate, the Adàwe – official name, passerelle Adàwe crossing. City Council has approved the name Adàwe for the new pedestrian/cycling bridge that will link Donald Street and Somerset Street East. This new link will give pedestrians and cyclists easy access to the communities located on either side of the Rideau River: Sandy Hill and Vanier.
The name Adàwe is the Algonquin term meaning “to trade” and is symbolic of the history of the Rideau River, the aboriginal heritage of the area and the bridge’s ability to link the communities on both sides.
The official opening of our new pedestrian/cycling bridge is scheduled for Friday, December 4 at 1:00 pm at Stratchona Park, 25 Range Road at the foot of the bridge. Since many won’t be able to make it at that time, residents suggested a Lantern gathering (as some have done in the past in Strathcona Park for winter solstice) later that day, at 7:30 pm. Bring your lanterns and other light, sound and music makers! To resonate with the meaning of the name, bring something to pass around: a thermos of something hot to drink, snacks, a song to sing, sparklers. Spread the news!