Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Canada

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, The Sensation of Stepping on Heights

       Interested in the adrenaline test of walking at heights? This charming tour is located in Vancouver, Canada's west bank, and provides a clean and serene setting. Even though it is known as an expensive city in Canada, this metropolis has its own privilege and is different from other cities in the world. For those of you who love outdoor activities, come and try the sensation of crossing the popular bridge called the Capilano Suspension Bridge!

The park was first built in 1889 with a single suspension bridge spanning the Capilano river. The bridge was originally built with hemp rope and cedar board. In 1903 the bridge construction was replaced with steel. The park was completely reconstructed in 1956. (Wikipedia.org)

Challenge yourself to walk on a suspension bridge across the Capilano River in North Vancouver. This bridge has a length of about 140 meters with a height of 70 meters above the river surface. The park also has two other types of bridges, namely the Treetops Adventure and the Cliff walk, which offer exciting attractions for adrenaline-loving tourists.

Walking on this bridge, which sometimes sways in the wind, will certainly make your heart race. However, the tension will definitely pay off with satisfaction when you can enjoy how beautiful nature is around the Capilano River valley.

In 1983 the Capilano bridge and the surrounding forest area were turned into an eco-theme park called Treetop Adventure. This place is a favorite for the people of North America and is able to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Currently, there are three types of suspension bridges that tourists can cross in this park. The first is the Capilano Suspension Bridge which stretches 137m long and hangs 70m high above the Capilano River. This bridge will take you to walk through the Capilano river at a height that allows you to see the tops of the pine trees.

The second is Treetops Adventure, which has been open since 2004. It is a series of seven suspension bridges connected to eight Douglas-fir trees weighing 30 tons and 250 years old. Treetops Adventure will make you feel the sensation of walking at a height of 30m between the branches of pine trees.

The third is the Cliff walk, which is walking on a 213m-high suspension bridge that sits on a steep cliff edge. Although very high, this bridge can withstand a weight of up to 45 tons or the equivalent of 35 killer whales. This sensation will be difficult to obtain in other canopy walk concept gardens.

In addition to walking on various suspension bridges, in this cool tourist spot you can also visit the center of stories and culture from the past typical of Indians in Canada. There is also The Living Forest, where a traveler can take a closer look at the ecosystem in the park's rainforest naturally. There are also tours that explore the forest in the area with a guide who will explain everything about the forest and its history.

Every winter there is Canyon Lights, a winter light festival. At that time, the Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure, Cliff walk, rainforest and cliffs in this park will be decorated with lights so that they show beautiful light views.