Lynn Canyon Park

Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver features many hiking trails and an admission free suspension bridge

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge spanning Lynn Creek
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge spanning Lynn Creek cc licensed photo by CKGolfSolutions

Lynn Canyon Park offers a rugged west coast landscape nestled into the southern slopes of the north shore mountains. Lynn Creek drops rapidly through the canyon and there are a number of pools popular for swimming. There are also many walking and hiking trails that run through the park.

After a scenic crossing on the SeaBus from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver followed by a 20 minute bus ride and a 10 minute walk brings you to North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in Lynn Canyon Park.

Popular with locals, but not as well known by tourists who usually end up at the better known and heavily promoted Capilano Suspension Bridge, this 'people only' foot bridge, built in 1912, hangs a full 50 meters above the rapids of Lynn Creek connecting the forest trail on either side. While this bridge is not as long or high above the water as the more famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, it does sway and bounce more making it very thrilling to cross. It is also completely free which is a nice bonus.

Although the bridge is old, you can be confident of its integrity as it is regularly maintained by the Municipality of North Vancouver which also operates the park.

Other activities in the park include hiking and picnicking. During the summer months there are guided nature walks also available in the park. If you get the munchies you can visit the Lynn Canyon Cafe located near the suspension bridge.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: No

Lynn Canyon Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Address: 3663 Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2, Canada

Phone: (604) 990-3755

Official Website: Lynn Canyon Park

Lynn Canyon Park Reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating We went after 8pm when the parking was free (wasn’t an intentional choice to get free parking, just a happy accident). The visitors centre/washroom area closes at 9pm and technically you have to be out of the parking lot by 9pm so we only had an hour, but it was super cool having the suspension bridge pretty much all to ourselves! Highly recommend this one, as no admission fee was required (at least I hope there wasn’t one, cuz we didn’t pay for anything!) and it was fairly short and easy trail to get to the bridge.
Robyn Deverett - in the last week

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5 Star Rating A must stop. Go for the bridge but stay for the beautiful walk/hike through the trees until the pools. Terrain is mix of wood steps and mature root systems that come through the ground. Hiking shoes not required. Parking is typically full in the small paid area. Parking a couple minutes up near residences is possible up to 1 hour which is enough time to cross the bridge, take pictures, walk along the water and to the pools and back. Not enough time to also see the falls at a leisure pace. There are restrooms and food if needed.
Robert Schmitt - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating It's a great place but not stroller-friendly, so prepare to carry your little one or get a child carrier backpack. Two parking spaces are available, or you can park in the neighbourhood nearby and walk to it if the parking is full. Turn left after the bridge will get you to a walking path with lots of tree roots and rocks, which leads to a construction site (it looked like they are building steps that go up into the mountain) next to water access (but you have to climb down some rocks to get to the water, and the water is super cold). Turn right after the bridge, and you can walk towards the Twin Falls Bridge. Most paths are deck-like, so walking is comparatively easy but much longer in the distance. Once you get to Twin Fall Bridge, you can get up the steps to return to the parking/washroom or continue (which we didn't do, but we heard people saying you can get to the bottom of the waterfall).
Cindy Cao - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Lynn Canyon Park is a fantastic free option for nature lovers and adventure seekers in North Vancouver. While it may not have the bells and whistles of paid suspension bridge parks, Lynn Canyon offers a wild, natural experience with plenty of trails to explore. The star attraction is the wobbly suspension bridge, stretching 50 meters over Lynn Creek. It's not for the faint of heart, but the views are unbeatable. If you're looking to cool off, take a dip in the refreshing 30 Foot Pool, a popular swimming hole. Lynn Canyon also boasts the unique Twin Falls Bridge, leading to a scenic viewpoint of cascading waterfalls. For a more challenging adventure, tackle the Baden Powell Trail, a 4.4-kilometer hike through the heart of the forest. Overall, Lynn Canyon Park is a great place to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature. Just remember to wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for some uneven terrain.
Deependra Tomar - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Really beautiful place. Worth visiting for a weekend hike together with friends or family. There are two more places nearby, the first is the place where you can go fishing and the second is the river where you can swim, just be aware of super cold water there😅
Andrii Kavetskyi - a week ago

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Directions

Skytrain, SeaBus and Bus Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Expo or Canada LineWaterfront Station10 Minutes

How to get to Lynn Canyon Park by Skytrain, SeaBus and Bus

From Waterfront Station take the SeaBus over to Lonsdale Quay. After exiting the SeaBus walk to Bay 5 at the bus loop and catch the #228 Lynn Valley bus for approximately 20 minute ride to Lynn Valley Road at Burrill Avenue. Walk back from the bus stop to Burrill Ave and go left; go right on McEwen Ave then left on Peters Road to the park entrance.

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