Venture onto the swinging planks of the one and only 450-foot Capilano Suspension Bridge and experience the natural thrill that's amazed millions of visitors since 1889.
Signature Vancouver Attraction
Height & Length: 450 ft (137 m) long, 230 ft (70 m) above the Capilano River.
Typical Time Needed: 5–15 min to cross; most visitors spend 2–3 hrs exploring the park overall.
Get a squirrel's eye view of the thriving coastal rainforest from towering platforms and seven suspension bridges, which take you far beyond the forest floor.
Rainforest Canopy Walk
Height: Platforms reach up to 33 m (110 ft) above the forest floor.
Typical Time Needed: 15–20 min, depending on pace and photo stops.
Providing thrilling views on the edge of nature, Cliffwalk is a gravity-defying cantilevered walkway clinging to the granite cliff high above Capilano Canyon.
Adrenaline-Pumping on the Canyon Edge
Length & Height: 213 m (700 ft) long and up to 30 storeys (≈90 m) above the canyon.
Typical Time Needed: ~15–30 min to experience fully.
Get deep into the temperate West Coast rainforest ecosystem and life at the canyon's edge through this highly visual interpretation of the forest floor, rainforest canopy, and geology.
Nature Interpretation
Focus: Interactive displays explain rainforest ecology, geology, and flora.
Typical Time Needed: 10–20 min.
From late May through September, meet falcons, owls and other birds of prey with the guidance from their dedicated team of handlers from the Raptors Ridge facility, a local organization committed to educating the public about wildlife conservation.
Birds of Prey Experience
Season: Typically late-May to September.
Typical Time Needed: ~15–30 min depending on interest in wildlife.
Trek back in time to 1889 with rare photographs, murals, artifacts and antiques chronicling the early history of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Park History & Heritage
Typical Time Needed: ~10–15 min.
Our dedicated and knowledgeable Park Guides lead complimentary talks that run throughout the year. Be sure to check the daily schedule, posted at the Park entrance.
The Indigenous people have called this land home for millennia. Kia'palano is where you'll learn about the connection between their culture and the natural world.
Calling all young explorers! Discover the ultimate family-friendly destination and a true children's paradise in Vancouver, BC. Packed with kid friendly, interactive activities and educational exhibits for kids. It's the perfect place for young adventurers to explore, learn, and play in nature.
Family-Friendly Rainforest Explorer
Ideal For: Young explorers with interactive, self-guided rainforest challenges.
Typical Time Needed: ~15–45 min depending on age.
