Media Advisory - Montreal, Quebec

Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special lighting to mark Thanksgiving

Montreal, Quebec, October 9, 2020— The Samuel De Champlain Bridge will turn its orange color October 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 pm to mark Thanksgiving.

“In the Greater Montreal area and around the country, Thanksgiving takes on a different feeling this year as we continue to face the reality of COVID-19. This is a time to express our gratitude to all those who make a difference in our lives. On October 12, the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in orange, a symbol of strength and determination, to thank all essential workers and to highlight our resilience in the face of this pandemic. Let's stay strong and together we will get through it. ”

— The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

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