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Visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
First built in 1889, the suspension bridge spans 140 metres across the Capilano River canyon at a height of about 70 metres.
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Quick answer
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a nature spot in North Vancouver, Vancouver. Allow 2 hours; it is expensive. Book online in summer and during the winter lights season, when time slots fill.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- North Vancouver
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- kids, views, nature and photo spot
- Best months
- July–September
About Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
First built in 1889, the suspension bridge spans 140 metres across the Capilano River canyon at a height of about 70 metres. The private park adds Treetops Adventure, a chain of footbridges between tall Douglas firs, and Cliffwalk, a walkway bolted to the canyon wall.
Tip: Go at opening time or late in the day to avoid tour groups, and wear grippy shoes on the damp boardwalks.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Book online in summer and during the winter lights season, when time slots fill.
- Where: North Vancouver, seaBus terminal, market hall and the Shipyards waterfront in North Vancouver.
Best time to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-July the sun sets at about 21:14 local time (calculated for Vancouver).
When to visit Vancouver has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Vancouver itinerary visits Capilano Suspension Bridge Park on day 2, together with Lynn Canyon Park, Grouse Mountain and Richmond Night Market.
- No. 3 of the 20 sights in our Vancouver things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 4-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 7-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Vancouver.
- A family favourite in Vancouver with kids.
Near Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Also in North Vancouver, so you can walk between them:
- Lynn Canyon Park — 1.5–2 hours, free
- Grouse Mountain — half a day, expensive
- Deep Cove and Quarry Rock — half a day, free
If you like Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Stanley Park and the seawall — Stanley Park, Half a day
- Canada Place — Coal Harbour, 1 hour
- Vancouver Aquarium — Stanley Park, 2–3 hours
- Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory — Little Mountain, 1.5 hours
Staying near Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Stay in Lower Lonsdale ($$) to walk here: seaBus terminal, market hall and the Shipyards waterfront in North Vancouver. All areas to stay in Vancouver.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
Plan 2 hours. With Lynn Canyon Park nearby, it fits a half-day in North Vancouver.
+Is Capilano Suspension Bridge Park free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Go at opening time or late in the day to avoid tour groups, and wear grippy shoes on the damp boardwalks.
+Do I need to book Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in advance?
Book online in summer and during the winter lights season, when time slots fill.
+Is Capilano Suspension Bridge Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Vancouver. Vancouver works well for families: beaches, Stanley Park, the aquarium and Science World are close together, the North Shore adds suspension bridges and mountain gondolas, and indoor options cover rainy days.