Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge in July 2016.
Coordinates49°20′34″N 123°06′44″W / 49.34278°N 123.11222°W / 49.34278; -123.11222 (Capilano Suspension Bridge)
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesCapilano River
Locale3735 Capilano Road,
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7R 4J1
Websitewww.capbridge.com
Characteristics
DesignSimple Suspension
Total length140 metres (460 ft)
Height70 metres (230 ft)
History
Opened1889
Statistics
Daily traffic1.2 million visitors annually
Location

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in Upper Capilano, British Columbia, Canada, in the District of North Vancouver. The current bridge is 140 metres (460 ft) long and 70 metres (230 ft) above the river. It is part of a private facility with an admission fee and draws over 1.2 million visitors per year.

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