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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has an exciting and storied history, beginning with a humble cabin built on the edge of the canyon wall by a Scottish civil engineer in 1888. Today, the Park is full of exciting attractions and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world, but it remains connected to the people, events and environment ...
- The Suspension Bridge
The Suspension Bridge Grab onto its thick steel cables and...
- The Suspension Bridge
In 1888, George Grant Mackay, a Scottish civil engineer and land developer, arrived in the young city of Vancouver in Canada. Mackay purchased 6,000 acres of dense forest on either side of Capilano River and built a cabin on the very edge of the canyon wall. In 1889 he suspended a footbridge made of hemp rope and cedar planks across the canyon ...
Native Vancouverite Nancy Stibbard purchased Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in 1983 and has spearheaded the attraction’s development and phenomenal success over the past 30 years. Nancy’s commitment to exceeding guest expectations and her vision to ‘create experiences people are amazed by’ guide every aspect of her businesses. Nancy ...
Apr 13, 2018 · A 15-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge is a Vancouver landmark. Since 1889, visitors and locals alike have flocked to this famous swinging bridge across Capilano Canyon, making it one of Canada's most popular attractions. The reason is simple - there are so many things to see and do.
The original Capilano Suspension Bridge was built in 1889. Its first cables were actually hemp ropes. Since then the ropes have been replaced with cables strong enough to hold up a fully loaded 747 airliner! The bridge is 450 feet (137 m) long and hangs 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River.
May 5, 2022 · A restaurant overlooking the Capilano canyon, the suspension bridge, and the West Coast rainforest, The Cliff House Restaurant is one of the well-known stops for great dining in the Park. The restaurant is named after the original Cliff House built in 1889 on the edge of Capilano Canyon. The restaurant operates from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm daily.
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The Suspension Bridge Grab onto its thick steel cables and wobble across the world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. Stretching 137 metres (450 feet), this historic crossing takes you from manicured gardens adorning First Nations totem poles to the natural tranquility of the temperate rainforest.
