Reach New Heights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
In the late 1800s, a brave Scottish civil engineer named George Grant MacKay decided to build an expansive bridge out of hemp rope and cedar planks in North Vancouver, British Columbia far above a rushing river. MacKay’s precarious bridge initially attracted his most daring friends. By the early 1900s, thrill-seekers from many different regions couldn’t resist traversing a rocking foot bridge that shifted with each gust of wind.
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Thankfully, the Capilano Suspension Bridge—which is now part of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park—has been fortified and upgraded several times since the late 1800s. Visitors can also explore the Treetops Adventure Bridge, which offers a literal birds-eye view of the surrounding forest and river. Treetops Adventure features a Treehouse where kids and animal lovers can observe wildlife such as otters, racoons, and bears.
If sweeping views make your heart skip a beat, a trip to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is an absolute must.
Address: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Coordinates
- 49.342704, -123.1160482
- Access
- Online timed-entry booking recommended; Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk are not wheelchair accessible
- Admission
- Paid timed-entry ticket includes all attractions and seasonal events; children age 0–5 are free. Prices are in Canadian dollars, plus GST, and vary by selected date; wheelchairs receive complimentary admission to the park.
- Time needed
- Most visitors spend about 2–3 hours; the operator estimates 2–2.5 hours on its FAQ.
- Best season
- Open year-round except December 25. For a quieter summer visit, the operator recommends early morning or after 2:00pm. Seasonal events include Canyon Frights (October–November), Canyon Lights (November–January), Love Lights (January–February) and Hoppy Heights (March 2027); check the operator calendar for dates and hours.
- Opening hours
- 2026 schedule: Sep 8–Oct 8 09:00–19:00; Oct 9–Nov 1 10:00–20:00 (until 21:00 Oct 23–25 and Oct 30–Nov 1); Nov 2–19 10:00–17:00; Nov 20–Jan 10, 2027 11:00–21:00. Closed Dec 25. Visitors may stay one hour past posted closing.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-25
- Facts checked
- 2026-09-30
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