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Vancouver Map: Capilano Suspension Bridge & ParkCapilano Suspension Bridge & Park Frommer's Highly Recommended

Hours Hours change monthly; generally, May-Sept daily 8:30am-dusk, Oct-Apr daily 9am-5pm
Address
3735 Capilano Rd
Location North Vancouver, North Vancouver & West Vancouver
Transportation Bus: 246 from downtown Vancouver, 236 from Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal. Car: Hwy 99 north across Lions Gate Bridge to exit #14 on Capilano Rd
Phone 604/985-7474
Web site www.capbridge.com
Prices Admission winter/summer C$27-C$28 (£13-£14) adults, C$25-C$26 (£12-£13) seniors, C$21-C$22 (£10-£11) students, C$16-C$17 (£8-£8.50) youths 13-16, C$8.50 (£4.25) children 6-12, free for children 5 and under
Season Closed Dec 25

Frommer's Review

Vancouver's first and oldest tourist trap (built in 1889), this attraction still works -- mostly because there's still something inherently thrilling about walking across a narrow, shaky walkway 69m (226 ft.) above a canyon floor, held up by nothing but a pair of tiny cables. Set in a beautiful 8-hectare (20-acre) park about 15 minutes from downtown, the suspension bridge itself is a 135m-long (443-ft.) cedar-plank and steel-cable footbridge, which sways gently above the Capilano River. Visitors nervously cross above kayakers and salmon shooting the rapids far below. A new attraction called "Treetops Adventure" features more bridges and walkways, only these are attached to giant tree trunks 24m (79 ft.) above the rainforest floor.

In addition to the bridge, the park has a carving center where native carvers demonstrate their skill; an exhibit describing the region's natural history; guides in period costume who recount Vancouver's frontier days; and a pair of overpriced and poorly serviced restaurants. Though overall it's quite well done, it's hard to justify the exorbitant entrance fee, and the summer crowds can be off-putting. If the admission price is a roadblock, you can have a similar experience at the nearby Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, which is almost as high, set in a far larger forest, almost untouristed, and absolutely free.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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