Pattullo replacement bridge to be named after Kwantlen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band: stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge – Link Newspaper
December 11, 2025
With the bridge deck connected and final paving underway, the new crossing that will replace the Pattullo Bridge has received its name from Kwantlen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band: stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge.
stal̕əw̓asəm can be understood as “a space where you can view the river”. The English name is Riverview. The name recognizes First Nations’ historical and current connections to the area. Former Musqueam Indian Reserve No. 1 and Kwantlen Indian Reserve No. 8 were in qiqéyt, an important village site near the base of the bridge in Surrey. For information on pronunciation, visit: https://www.pattullobridgereplacement.ca/bridge-name/
“stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge is more than just a name. It acknowledges the history of these lands, and represents the preservation of culture and language,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. “This new bridge is going to transform the region’s transportation network, support people and businesses in the region, and strengthen B.C.’s economy for generations.”
