Vancouver Suspension Bridges: Capilano vs Lynn Canyon Guide

Vancouver features two prominent suspension bridge destinations in North Vancouver: the commercial Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and the municipal Lynn Canyon Park.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Capilano is a privately owned park operating since 1889. The main bridge spans 137 meters across and 70 meters above the Capilano River. Additional features include the Cliffwalk cantilevered platforms, Treetops Adventure suspension bridges among Douglas firs, and a story centre.

• Pricing: Adult (17-64) costs approximately $65 to $75 CAD, senior (65+) is $55 to $65 CAD, youth (13-16) is $35 to $45 CAD, child (6-12) is $25 to $35 CAD, and children under 6 enter free.

• Transport: A free shuttle runs from downtown Vancouver points including Canada Place, the Hyatt Regency, and the Blue Horizon Hotel from ~9:00 AM to ~5:00 PM. Public transit involves taking the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, then transferring to Bus #236. On-site parking at 3735 Capilano Road costs approximately $10 to $15 per car.

Lynn Canyon Park

Lynn Canyon is a municipal park providing free access to trails, the 30 Foot Pool, Twin Falls, and its own suspension bridge, which measures 48 meters long and 50 meters high.

• Pricing: Park admission and parking are free.

• Transport: Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay, transfer to Bus #227, #228, or #229 to Lynn Valley Centre, and take Bus #210 to the park entrance at 3663 Peters Road. Parking lots are small and fill up quickly.

Visit early mornings before 9:00 AM or late afternoons after 4:00 PM to avoid heavy crowds.