Chutes Coulonge | Full of Surprises | Covered Bridge | Fly North

The Pont Marchand near Fort Coulonge, Quebec, is said to be the second longest covered bridge in Canada, surpassed only by the Hartland Covered Bridge in New Brunswick. Built in 1898, this single-lane wooden bridge stretches 148 metres, and stepping inside it was something I had always wanted to experience. The long drive from Ottawa was worth it, but the bridge wasn’t the only reason I came here.
Nearby lies Chutes Coulonge, a 42-metre waterfall set in the forest near the historic village of Fort Coulonge. The short hike—less than 2 km—offered far more than I expected. Along the trails are artifacts and exhibits telling the story of the region’s logging history, with machinery, tools, and even a Pointer Boat, once a key cargo vessel. The Coulonge River log drive once stretched 225 km, carrying winter-cut logs down to the sawmill each spring. To help the logs pass safely, a timber log slide was built in the 1850s, later replaced with a concrete version, remnants of which can still be seen today.
What I thought would be a simple walk to a small set of rapids turned into an exploration of an outdoor museum, a powerful waterfall, and the heritage of a bygone era, all surrounded by a beautiful forest. And to top it off, there were even ziplines across the gorge—a final surprise that made this stop unforgettable.
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