The Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park in North Vancouver is one of the tourist attractions we recommend you include in your Vancouver vacation.

One of the many attractions of the park is the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It provides adventurous visitors with the delightful opportunity to cross over to the park, but only using footbridge spanning the 107-metre (350-ft) wide Capilano canyon rushing below.

The bridge was originally built in 1889. It will also seem like you've stepped back in time during your visit -- all the park attendants wear clothing from the turn of the century.

There are many turn of the century exhibits to examine and explore, as well as examples of aboriginal art, like the totem poles. The Treetops Adventure Trails were added to the park more recently, & provides another good reason to visit.

When you arrive at the park, the noticeboard at the visitor's entrance provides a quick summary of the events planned for the day.

The suspension bridge crossing is not for the faint-hearted, or for people suffering from vertigo or acrophobia (abnormal fear of high places), though -- as you can see from the photos below, going across the 350-foot bridge span will take you over the Capilano Canyon, rushing 70 mentres (230 feet) below!

You'll see the Capilano river flowing strongly in the canyon below:

The trip across the bridge is well worth it, because there you can explore the award-winning Treetops Adventure Park and Trails.

Capilano Park Entrance Fees

Check the Park's website for changes and updates.

Address for the Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Road
North Vancouver, V7R 4J1
Phone: (604) 985-7474

Capilano Transit Services

From Downtown Vancouver, go to the Waterfront Station, take the Seabus across Burrard Inlet to North Vancouver, then take the number 236 bus to the park.

• From Downtown Vancouver
  Drive west along Georgia Street, through scenic Stanley Park. Cross over the Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver, then turn left on Capilano Road, for about 2.74 km.



• From Vancouver via the Second Narrows Bridge
  Take the Trans Canada Highway 1 West to the Capilano Road exit. Go north on Capilano Road for about 1.3 km.



• From Horseshoe Bay
  Take the Trans Canada Highway 1 East for 14.5 km to the Capilano Road exit. Go north on Capilano Road for about 1.3 km.

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