Ontario Highway 417 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Length | 187.0 km (116.2 mi) | |||
| Existed | 1971–present | |||
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| East end |   A-40 (TCH) towards Montreal, QC |
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 Highway 34 – Vankleek Hill Highway 138 – Casselman Highway 416 – Nepean Highway 7 – Stittsville |
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| West end |  Highway 17 – Renfrew |
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→Ontario Highway 417 is a really important road in Ontario, Canada. It's part of the Trans-Canada Highway, which crosses the whole country! This highway starts at the border with Quebec, where it connects to Quebec Autoroute 40. It then travels west, passing through the capital city, Ottawa. The highway ends near a town called Arnprior, where it changes into Ontario Highway 17.
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Exploring Ontario's Highway 417
Highway 417 is a major route that helps people travel across eastern Ontario. It's known as the "Queensway" when it goes through Ottawa, which is a special name given to it. This highway is a "400-series highway," which means it's a high-speed road designed for smooth travel, much like a freeway.
How Highway 417 Was Built
Building a big highway like this takes a lot of time and effort! Construction on Highway 417 began in May 1969. It was built in different sections over many years. The very last part of the highway, near Arnprior, was finally finished in 2012. This means it took over 40 years to complete the entire road!
Where Does Highway 417 Go?
Highway 417 stretches for about 187 kilometers (which is about 116 miles). It connects many towns and cities in eastern Ontario.
East End: Connecting to Quebec
The eastern end of Highway 417 is right at the border between Ontario and Quebec. Here, it becomes Quebec Autoroute 40, which continues towards Montreal. This connection is super important for travel and trade between the two provinces.
West End: Becoming Highway 17
On its western side, Highway 417 ends near the town of Renfrew. At this point, it changes into Ontario Highway 17. Highway 17 then continues further west, connecting to more communities in northern Ontario.
Important Connections Along the Way
As you travel along Highway 417, you'll see many exits that connect to other important roads. These include:
- Ontario Highway 34 near Vankleek Hill
- Ontario Highway 138 near Casselman
- Ontario Highway 416 near Nepean (this highway takes you south towards the United States border)
- Ontario Highway 7 near Stittsville
These connections help drivers get to different parts of Ontario and beyond.
Images for kids
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Autoroute 40 becomes Highway 417 at the Ontario border; both form the mainline of the Trans-Canada Highway.
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Highway 417 facing east at the Split with Ottawa Regional Road 174
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Highway 417 eastbound in Kanata approaching the interchange with Moodie Drive, showing the HOV lane in the eastbound carriageway
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The Queensway facing west from Alta Vista Drive (now Riverside Drive/Vanier Parkway) in 1961
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The Queensway in 1961 over Carling Avenue, following the completion of phase two
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New grade separation that now carries traffic on Campbell Drive over Highway 417, under construction in August 2015
