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
- Buy a timed-entry ticket online; the operator recommends booking ahead, especially for events. Children and youth under 15 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. The Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk are not wheelchair accessible; some other park areas are accessible. Walkways may be slippery when wet.
- Admission
- Paid timed-entry admission; one ticket covers the Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk and the other listed park attractions. Children five and under are free. Prices are in Canadian dollars, plus GST, and vary by date; check the live calendar. The operator offers complimentary park admission to wheelchair users, although several headline attractions are inaccessible.
- Time needed
- The operator says most guests spend about 2–3 hours in the park; it estimates an average 2–2.5 hours to walk the attractions and trails.
- Best season
- The park operates year-round except December 25 and remains open in rain. The operator says early morning and late afternoon are generally quieter; it does not name a single best season. Seasonal events have separate dated schedules.
- Opening hours
- 2026 operator calendar: Sep 8–Oct 8, 09:00–19:00; Oct 9–Nov 1, 10:00–20:00, extended to 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. Guests may remain one hour after posted closing; check the date-specific calendar.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-23
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-23
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