Spanning the St. Lawrence River at a slight narrows, the massive iron frame of the Pont de Québec became familiar to the world even before its completion.
During construction, between 1899 and 1917, two serious accidents occurred in which more than 80 workmen lost their lives.
The Pierre Laporte Bridge twins the Pont de Québec. It is named for one of Québec's former Vice-Premier's, Pierre Laporte, who was killed during the famous October Crisis.
At the time it was built, in 1970, it was the longest suspension bridge in Canada with a span of 1,040 meters
