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Georgia Viaduct

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Facing eastward, the entry point of the Georgia Street Viaduct
Facing eastward, the entry point of the Georgia Street Viaduct

The Georgia Viaduct is a twinned bridge that acts as a flyover-like overpass in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It passes between Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium and connects Downtown Vancouver with Main Street and Strathcona.

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Georgia Viaduct
Pat Quinn Way, Vancouver

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Georgia Viaduct

Pat Quinn Way
V6B Vancouver
British Columbia, Canada
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Facing eastward, the entry point of the Georgia Street Viaduct
Facing eastward, the entry point of the Georgia Street Viaduct
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