Bubbly for a Cause!
Tickets for Boots Across the Bridge are officially on sale! We at Capilano Suspension Bridge have been long supporters of the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund and are very proud to be hosting this event on Friday September 9th. Enjoy wine sampling from Riverstone Winery, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, and Good Life Vibrations, along with yummy appetizers provided by our very own Bridge House Restaurant, and MUCH MORE! Ever wanted to learn how to saber a bottle of bubbly?? Now’s your chance! For more information and to purchase tickets, please check out bootsacrossthebridge.wordpress.com
Sunshine = Ice Cream Time!
The forecast is calling for sunny skies… perfect summer weather! CLIFFWALK Confections is in full-swing and serving up cool and delicious ice cream sundaes! Guests are loving experiencing CLIFFWALK and the previously unexplored lush rainforest and water exhibitry, then taking in the gorgeous views of the Capilano River in our Canyon Lookout. And ice cream sundaes are the cherry on top of this perfect summer escape! What better way to spend your upcoming long weekend than exploring Capilano Suspension Bridge and endulging in a little summer treat?
Angela from our Food and Beverage Team serves up ice cream sundaes!
Westcoast Wildlife
We are very excited to welcome back Raptor’s Ridge birds of prey! If you’ve never seen a barn owl or red-tailed hawk up close…. now is the time! From Barn Owls to Lanner Falcons to Red-Tailed Hawks, Raptor’s Ridge is a unique way for guests to engage with wildlife and learn about the roles these majestic birds play in the complex West Coast rainforest ecosystem. The friendly and extremely knowledgeable handlers are available to answer questions and educate guests, enhancing the overall Capilano Suspension Bridge experience!
Raptor’s Ridge will be showcasing these intriguing species every day from June 18 until September 5 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Although we are open all year round, some events and promotions are seasonal. If you’re a BC resident, you’re eligible for an annual membership pass! Find out more here!
CLIFFWALK Construction: Part 2
Now that CLIFFWALK is open, people are experiencing the breath-taking marriage of nature and engineering! The first words out of their mouths are “Wow!” followed shortly thereafter by “How did they make this?!” Well, we here at Capilano Suspension Bridge would love to offer everyone a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of CLIFFWALK! Check out our flickr pictures to see for yourself!
CLICK HERE for Cliffwalk Construction Flickr Pictures Part 2
CLIFFWALK: A One-of-a-Kind Marvel!
“A suspended, cantilevered walkway dangling 300 feet above Capilano River? You must be nuts!!” Nope, we’re just lucky enough to have the engineering prowess of Kent LaRose at our fingertips! Check out this video posted by Year of Science BC to discover how CLIFFWALK was constructed!
Cliffwalk Lead Design Engineer, Kent LaRose
Home Team Pride!
It’s an exciting time here in Vancouver… Sunny skies and HOCKEY PRIDE! Visitors to our beautiful city are experiencing an important part of our Canadian culture. Tonight is Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals and we here at Capilano Suspensions Bridge are very proud of our home team, the Vancouver Canucks! GO CANUCKS GO!
"GO CANUCKS GO" Banner Strung Across the Capilano Suspension Bridge
CLIFFWALK Construction Pictures: Part 1
As we get more and more excited for the June 3 launch of CLIFFWALK, we are unveiling behind-the-scenes pictures of its construction; from the earliest vision of a cliffside journey through unchartered territory to an engineering marvel dangling 300 ft above the Capilano River! Check out our Flickr page to see the first stage of CLIFFWALK construction! More pictures to come!
CLIFFWALK opens June 3!
Construction Update 1: CLIFFWALK at Capilano Suspension Bridge
By now, you’ve likely heard of our exciting new attraction – CLIFFWALK – opening at Capilano Suspension Bridge later this spring. Well, the countdown is on!
Starting today, and leading up to the grand opening we’ll celebrate the countdown to the launch of CLIFFWALK by sharing a number of key construction milestones, facts and photos with you.
Contractor Clement Goulet is pictured above as he helps with the installation of 1400 feet of safety mesh.
This Week – “Meshy Business”
Speaking of counting numbers, this week, we’re working on the installation of the 1400 feet (427 meters) of the mesh safety netting. The woven mesh guards are constructed from 2mm diameter stainless steel wire, which provides a strong barrier while still allowing our guests a unique bird’s-eye-view of the canyon.
Stay tuned for the next installment of construction milestones and information about the official media launch!
The Making of Cliffwalk: Capilano’s Newest Attraction Part 1
Where it all began! John's vision came to life after spending some time in this part of the park
As we get ready to unveil Capilano’s latest and greatest attraction, The Cliffwalk, we thought it’d be a good idea to give you a bit of a primer 
John Stibbard had his eureka moment after rappelling down the east face of Capilano Canyon in 2007. He quickly realized that creating a thrilling walk-way along the cliff-side would open up parts of the park that no one had ever ventured through. John quickly went to work and had the bridge and walkway sections built off-site and assembled on-site using minimally invasive construction equipment. Steel was lowered into place using a crane, some steel section weighed nearly 4500 lbs! There are 16 anchor points that were drilled up to 6m into the rock face and 486m of steel was used.
Travelocity Gnome Visits Capilano!
Who doesn’t love a traveling gnome?! We had a vist from the Travelocity gnome yesterday as he ventured his way through our park and even got a sneak peek at the new Cliffwalk attraction! Our staff couldn’t get enough of him and even some of the guests in the park jumped in on the action. Check out some photos below
Canyon Lights 2010 in Photos
Canyon Lights has been off to a great start this year and we’re excited to continue hosting this wonderful event until January 2nd, 2011. We’ve included some photos of Canyon Lights and hope you’ll be in soon to see it for yourself All proceeds are being donated to the Firefighters Burn Fund Association so come out and support a great charity, get festive, and have fun!
Click the More button below to view the gallery!
Host Your Holiday Party with us and Receive 25% off Venue Rentals
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
Capilano Suspension Bridge offers spectacular venues for Christmas parties and year-end events. The seasonally decorated Canyon House Banquet Rooms and newly renovated Bridge House Restaurant accommodates 25- 11- guests. From December 3, 2010 to January 1, 2011 bookings include complimentary admission on the day of your event to Canyon Lights at the
Suspension Bridge, where hundreds of thousands of lights illuminate the park.
Our Chef has created menus for every tase and budget. Creative presenation, courteous service and outstanding attention to detail ensure your event’s success. We look forward to accomodating you this Holiday season!
Book by November 15, 2010- January 1, 2011 and receive 25% off our venue rentals. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, minimum 25 guests.
We’re Hosting our First Ever inventory blow-out sale. Receive 50%-80% off!
On Saturday, November 6 & Sunday, November 7 from 11am – 5pm, Capilano Suspension Bridge will be hosting a blow-out sale which will include clothing, gifts, art & much, much more. Brands include Victorinox, Sunice, Merrell & Hatley with discounts up to 80% off! New merchandise will be added daily.
Shoppers are asked to bring a donation for the North Shore Salvation Army Food Bank to get entrance into the sale. At this time of year, the food bank is in much need of non-perishable food items or monetary donations.
What: Blow-out Sale at Capilano Suspension Bridge
Date & Time: Saturday, November 6 & Sunday, November 7 from 11am – 5pm daily
Location: Canyon House Banquet Room at Capilano Suspension Bridge (3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC)
We hope to see you there!
Capilano Summer End Party: Photos & Videos
At the end of each summer season at Capilano, a thank you party is thrown for all the team members by owner Nancy Stibbard called the Oscars. Team members are rewarded for all the blood, sweat, and tears they put into making the park fabulous. This year’s party theme? Mexico…. Aaaariba! With a Mariachi band in full swing, this well dressed Mexican-eque crown nibbled on some delicious food and took a swing at some oddly shaped pinatas. Everyone came to the fiesta with high spirits and even greater outfits. Moustaches never looked so good.
Capilano Suspension Bridge to Produce it’s Own Soap Opera
Big News! Geo-Tagging Widget Enables Guests to Add Content During Visit
Guests can share their experience at the park with the world via our website. Using Twitter, Flickr, Gowalla, and Foursquare, comments and photos will be broadcasted live via our Community Page.
Having worked at the head office at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, it’s an amazing feeling when you step out and see hundreds and thousands of people on a daily basis in awe and wonder of their surroundings. Everywhere I look, there’s people snapping photos with their cameras and phones, capturing footage, and making their way across the 450 ft shaky bridge.
we wanted our guests to share their splendor and experience with the rest of the world so we created a geo-tagging widget that does just this. When a guest at the park sends a tweet, checks in with Foursquare or Gowalla, or uploads their photos on Flickr and geo-tag’s it, it’ll be broadcasted live on our community page. This way, we’ll always have fresh, dynamic content created by those that make this park so exceptional, our guests!
So next time you’re in the park, get social and include the world on your experience
In Photos: A Taste of Capilano’s Good Life in the Canadian Rockies
Relaxing on the deck of my cabin at Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Most people don’t know that the Capilano Group of Companies which owns the Capilano Suspension Bridge, also owns two beautiful luxury lodges in the Canadian Rockies. This last week I visited Cathedral Mountain Lodge in Field BC and Moraine Lake Lodge in Banff National Park, and entertained the idea of becoming a mountain woman! I didn’t know what I was in for. Never had I felt so immersed in the spectacular peaks and valleys of the great Canadian Rockies. You really have to see it to believe it.
FREE Admission + Jazz Festival Concerts at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Get here!
It’s that time of year again. The Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off on June 25th, 2010 and we are ready! This year will prove to have another exciting mix of local and international musicians that will bring the city to it’s feet.
For five nights in June & July, Capilano Suspension Bridge will groove to the cool sounds of jazz. As a FREE venue for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Capilano Suspension Bridge is happy to provide a beautiful backdrop for all to enjoy. If you haven’t made it out to this side of the Westcoast rainforest, or you haven’t visited since you were 10, it’s your chance to come and enjoy it all on us. only Concerts are from 7pm to 9pm and we’ll be serving up lots of burgers and booze!
Admission is free after 6pm on concert nights that include:
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Wednesday, June 30
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Thursday, July 1
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Friday, July 2
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Saturday, July 3
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Sunday, July 4
Artists that will be performing include:
June 30 – Wanda NowickiJuly 1 – Karin PlatoJuly 2 – AnagramJuly 3 – Collin YongJuly 4 – Melody Diachun
Arrrrr! Photos of Caribbean Concierge Party at Capilano
Last night, along with West Coast Sightseeing, Landsea Tours, and Vancouver Trolley, we hosted the annual event for all of the superb hotel concierges in Vancouver. We transformed Capilano Suspension Bridge & Park and invited everyone to escape to “St Caps” for an evening of delicious rum drinks, a steel drum band, and lots of amazing Caribbean food!
The night was off to a great start with plenty Rasta hats, dreadlocks, Hawaiian shirts, and Carmen Miranda headpieces. The tiki bar was serving up drinks and getting everyone on vacation mode. Landsea tours dished up a limbo contest while Westcoast Sightseeing made you walk the plank at their pirate quarters for prizes while Vancouver Trolley was a (more…)
Annual Tour Guide Appreciation Breakfast
Each year we like to thank the wonderful Tour Guides that create so many amazing experiences for visitors traveling to Vancouver by bringing them to the Capilano Suspension Bridge along with other great attractions. This year’s fun-filled event include morning mimosas, an opportunity to hand with the birds of prey, and a wonderful buffet breakfast that stretched everyone’s waistband to the limit! Here are some photos of the event.
The Bridge House Restaurant Opens Today
Bridge House Restaurant Patio
We’re well into Spring and with Summer fast approaching, I can’t help but think of patio season! There’s something so relaxing and rejuvenating about eating lunch outside with the sun showering down on you with relentless warmth. We’re happy to announce the Bridge House Restaurant is open for the Spring/Summer 2010 season.
Hours of operation will be 11:30am – 3:30 pm. Sip a glass of chilled B.C. wine on the patio in summer months or warm up with a hearty bowl of homemade soup on a crisp autumn day. A great option for dining out in Vancouver, the Bridge House Restaurant provides a comfortable atmosphere in elegant surroundings. Enjoy award winning gardens, century old rhododendrons and beautifully landscaped surroundings provide a stunning backdrop for guests. The Executive Chef is committed to using the freshest ingredients to create an unforgettable fine dining experience while dining out in Vancouver. The restaurant is open for lunch, afternoon tea and early dinner.
We’re all about keeping you healthy which is why we only use zero transfat cooking oils and fries and are Oceanwise certified. So come by, enjoy a delicious meal, and kickoff the Spring/Summer season with us .
All Aboard! 112 Russian Cadets Recreate 1955 Image in Life Magazine
You might have noticed a massive tall ship casually parked at the Lonsdale Quay during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics housing 112 Russian cadets. At 51.3 metres tall, the Kruzenshtern is one of the the tallest sailing ships in the world and its height will force sailors to bring it into Vancouver’s inner harbour at low tide. The ship was primarily used as a backdrop to promote the Sochi 2014 Winter Games as well as to host delegates and allow for viewings to the public. To give you an idea of its height, it would clear its masts under the Lions Gate Bridge by less than 10 metres!
We had the pleasure of hosting all members of the Kruzenshtern at the Capilano Suspension Bridge and had a photo opportunity that was too good to pass up! Here are a few shots of the 112 Russian cadets on the bridge. We took a similar photo 55 years ago in 1955 of the Canadian Navy members that was featured in Life Magazine. I think we’ve started a bit of a tradition for ourselves Enjoy!
This photo was taken in 1955 and featured in Life Magazine A replica of the original photo of Canadian Navy Cadets on the bridge 55 years laterMembers of the Russian tall ship Kruzenshtern line up on the Capilano Suspension Bridge The Russian Tall ship the Kruzensthern sailed into Vancouver for the Winter Olympics
Raptors Ridge Exhibition Feb 12th-28th
- Raptors Ridge at the Capilano Suspension Bridge between Feb 12-28
Back by popular demand , the Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey will be at the Capilano Suspension Bridge between February 12th-28th between 10:30 am- 5 :00 pm. Come visit nature’s supreme aerial predator’s up close and personal including Wet Jet the Lanner Falcon, Stomper the Barn Owl and Lucy the Great Horned Owl to name a few.
FREE Admission for all Olympic Athletes
Welcome world! Capilano Suspension Bridge is thrilled to be welcoming athletes from all over the world this February & March. Athletes will receive complimentary admission to the attraction during the Olympic & Paralympic games by showing their accredited ID. We’re open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm and will be operating a FREE shuttle from Downtown Vancouver 10 times per day, making your visit easier than ever.
Come vist BC’s most popular year-round visitor attractions and enjoy the majestic West coast Rainforest with its spectacular views and crisp air. You’ll want to bottle it up and take it home. Walk 230 feet above gently swaying planks, visit the awarding-winning Treetops Adventure, and learn about the historical connection between First Nation’s culture and the natural world. Thrilling visitors for 120 years, you’ll swear by it
Visit www.capbridge.com for more information on our rates, hours and shuttle schedule.