Thornton Tunnel Explained

The Thornton Tunnel is a freight railway tunnel in Burnaby, British Columbia, running under the Willingdon Heights and Vancouver Heights neighbourhoods.[1] It was built in 1969 by Canadian National to connect Second Narrows Bridge[2] to the main line in Willingdon,[3] and is 3.4 km long.

In the middle of the tunnel there is a fake house to cover up a ventilation shaft and fan systems to blend in a residential neighbourhood. It is located on the northeast corner of Frances Street and Ingleton Avenue, in Burnaby.[4] [5]

References

49.2795°N -123.0184°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geocaching - the Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site.
  2. Web site: Google Maps.
  3. Web site: Google Maps.
  4. News: Lawrence . Anne-Marie . Bridge over Burrard's Water . 7 February 2024 . North Shore Heritage . 24 November 2023.
  5. Web site: Google Maps.

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