Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge suspended high above the Capilano River has long been one of Vancouver's top tourist attractions
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park attracts about 800,000 visitors every year. The main attraction is a 'people only' 446 foot long foot bridge suspended a dizzying 230 feet above the Capilano River. The original bridge was built in 1889 by Scottish engineer and parks commissioner George Grant Mackay using hemp rope and cedar planks providing access to his remote cabin. In 1903 the suspension bridge was reconstructed using more robust wire cable and in 1956 it was rebuilt again.
The current owner (since 1983) added the Treetops Adventures attraction - a series of seven footbridges suspended between large Douglas Fir trees. The footbridges offer visitors the unique perspective of viewing the forest from up in the trees.
In 2011 Cliffwalk, a thrilling series of walkways and platforms cantilevered out from the canyon's granite cliffs opened. Definitely not for the faint of heart!
Park guests can also view nature trails, gardens and totem poles. All told, the park offers visitors a great way to experience the rugged nature of the West Coast.
You'll definitely want to visit the park in December. Hundreds of thousands of colorful lights and floodlights transform the park with a dazzling holiday display. You'll also witness the tallest live Christmas tree in the world! This is a great way to get into the festive spirit. A portion of the proceeds help the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund.
The park is easy access by public transit, but they also provide guests a convenient year-round free shuttle bus service that makes scheduled pick-ups at numerous downtown Vancouver locations throughout the day.
Capilano Suspension Bridge is a privately owned attraction and admission charges do apply. The park is open every day except Christmas. Hours of operation vary through the year, so please see their official website for details.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Capilano Suspension Bridge Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada
Phone: (604) 985-7474
Official Website: Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge Reviews
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out of 5 This place is so magical! Sure it’s expensive, but you can save $15 by buying tickets online for after 5:00 and that still gives you plenty of time to explore the park (and with less crowds)! You can also go when it’s drizzling to avoid crowds. Honestly, the mist adds an element of mystique to the rainforest setting. The free shuttle is nice as well!
The bridge is the main attraction, but it only takes a few minutes to get across. It was very stable for being that long. The treetop adventure was pretty neat and so was the cliff walk. You can also walk around the boardwalks and see animal demonstrations and some beautiful forest sights. The seafood chowder at the restaurant was tasty! They even had live music in the evening.
If you are debating going, don’t be deterred by the “tourist trap” comments. It’s a tourist trap for a reason — extremely well done.
Ivetta Abramyan - a week ago
Definitely buy your tickets in advance. There’s parking across the street. Would you pay for when you get there and the maximum they’ll do is three hours the whole place takes a little bit more than three hours if you want to see everything so what you can do is go to guest services and they can extend your stay for another three hours for American dollars it’s another eight dollars. It’s well worth it Depends upon the day that we went. It was sunny out and very warm so make sure you check the weather the day you go and dress accordingly everyone there is super friendly and very helpful. The staff was very polite and kind and willing to help sometimes there are lines to go across some of the bridges, which is totally understandable because it is all about safety, if you’re ever in the Vancouver area, you should definitely try this place out. It is worth it. I found out if you live in British Columbia and you buy one day pass you can turn in that day pass and show your identification for British Columbia and get an annual pass for free that is amazing, if you are afraid of heights or your children are afraid of heights, you may want to be cautious of going here. There was a child that was very frightened and was screaming very loudly so please be warned. These are very high bridges.
Misha Smith - 2 weeks ago
What an amazing park. We went there this past weekend, there is a parking lot in front of it and the admission tickets are about $74 per person, although rates for local and kids are cheaper. It’s beautiful walk through lush jungles and the suspension bridge. I suggest going early in the morning if you want to take pictures. There are coffee shops and restrooms. They have few small tree to tree suspension bridge inside. You will need about 2-3 hours to see the whole park. We loved it. This park is much better than the Lynn Canyon Park that also has suspension bridge but it’s a free park. I recommend paying the extra for the experience and the view. I highly recommend this park over the Lynn Canyon. This bridge is much longer than Lynn Canyon.
Shahbaz Salehi - a week ago
We were in Vancouver for the day so we stopped at the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. It’s such a lovely place!
The price is pretty steep, at $72 Canadian/$53 American (if you buy them online. Tickets are about $5 more expensive in person), but I think you can get your money’s worth if you visit through the entire park.
The Suspension Bridge itself provides a gorgeous view of the river as you walk over it, and then there are other fun activities to do as well. There are more paths that are connected tree trunk to tree trunk, and other paths on the ground.
There are also bathrooms located in all the right spots. The gift shop has all the merch you could dream of.
All in all we spent about 2-3 hours here and got some pretty pictures and made some fun memories.
Bill Latronica - in the last week
Directions
Skytrain, SeaBus and Bus Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Expo Line / Canada Line | Waterfront Station | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Capilano Suspension Bridge by Skytrain, SeaBus and Bus
From Waterfront Station take the SeaBus over to Lonsdale Quay. Exit the SeaBus walk to Bay 8 in the bus loop. Catch the #236 Grouse Mountain bus. Take it to the Suspension Bridge Stop on Capilano Road. Note: This route passes near three other attractions. If you are planning to visit them, you may want to go on the same day. They are Lonsdale Quay Public Market, Cleveland Dam, and Grouse Mountain
You can also take advantage of a free shuttle bus between Downtown Vancouver and the park. For details refer to the link in the above article.
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