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
- Access
- Online timed-entry booking recommended; Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk are not wheelchair accessible
- Admission
- Paid timed admission includes park attractions and seasonal events; age 0–5 free. Prices in Canadian dollars plus GST; check selected-date rate
- Time needed
- About 2–3 hours for the park
- Opening hours
- 2026: 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; Dec 25 closed. Guests may stay one hour after posted closing
- Facts checked
- 2026-09-10
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