The Gordie Howe Bridge Effect: A Canadian Legacy of Connection and Commerce The recent spotlight on the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit has naturally drawn attention away from another notable bridge bearing the same name, located in Saskatoon.
While it's easy to dismiss the Saskatoon bridge as a lesser known cousin to its larger counterpart, it's actually a testament to the enduring legacy of Gordie Howe – both on and off the ice.
Saskatoon, where Howe was born just outside city limits, can lay claim to being the first Canadian city to name a bridge in his honor.