Vancouver Excursions
Capilano Suspension Bridge © All Glory To The Hypnotoad
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Built in 1889, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of
Vancouver's oldest and most popular tourist attractions, with
plenty of activities and sights in the park for visitors to enjoy,
besides the bridge itself. Stretching 450 feet (137m) across and
perched 230 feet (70m) above the Capilano River, the bridge was
originally made of cedar planks and hemp rope, but is now a more
sturdy construction of reinforced steel and concrete; though still
not for the faint-hearted. A recent addition to the park is the
Treetops Adventure, where elevated suspension bridges allow
visitors a spectacular view of the rainforest, while they walk
above the forest floor between Douglas Fir trees. Other attractions
in the park include a story centre, a First Nations Cultural Centre
where visitors can see carvers, weavers and beaders at work, a
large collection of First Nations Totem Poles, and guided tours of
the rainforest. Admission includes all these sights and activities,
and there are also several food options and a shop.
Address: Capilano Road, North Vancouver;
E-mail: info@capbridge.com;
Website: www.capbridge.com;
Telephone: (604) 985 7474;
Transport: By car, or take SeaBus to North Vancouver (from Waterfront Station), then catch bus 236;
Opening time: Times can vary daily, usually between 9am and 7.30pm but see website for details. Closed Christmas Day;
Admission: C$28.95 (adult), C$9 (children)
