Where We Spent a Wake Window: Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Brave Yuyu was fascinated by the Cliffwalk bridge!
Location & Parking:
Parking - Paid parking is readily available right opposite the entrance.
Travel tip: If you’re also coming from Vancouver there is a free shuttle from Canada Place and other locations.
Set your GPS to: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada
Official info: https://www.capbridge.com/
Pricey at first glance: General admission is around $78 for adults, but kids under 6 are free.
The "Resident Pass" Secret: If you're a Vancouver resident, this is your reminder to get free and full access for a year. Be sure to apply for your annual pass and get your cards as you exit the park.
Discounts! If you have out of province guests, you can get a 15% entry discount for them. You’d need to email info@capbridge.com and they’ll send a discount link for online bookings. For the discount to be honoured, you’d need to also be present with your annual pass card.
As an annual pass member you are also eligible for 10% discounts at the food outlets and gift shops. No one offered it to us, so don’t forget to ask!
Wheely Friendly?
No. Strollers are not allowed in the park.
Stroller Parking: There is a designated parking area for them if you need to bring yours.
Carrier Tip: You aren’t allowed to take shoulder carriers in the park, which makes sense - I'd be too scared for Yuyu to be higher up than the railing of the bridge. But, you are allowed to take a regular baby carrier that straps to your chest which we did on a few occasions. She tolerated being carried forward facing and being able to see.
Walking along the forest canopy on the “Treetops adventure”.
The Snack Situation:
Many Options: You can pack and bring your own snack. However, there are also quite a few restaurants and concession stands throughout the park.
Price Check: They are a bit pricey, but the food is available if you need it.
Our Favorite Find: “The Cabin” once you cross the bridge, you'll find it selling great hot chocolate and mini pancakes they call "Otter Balls," which were great for keeping Yuyu entertained as we walked.
Potty Proximity:
There are bathrooms with change tables around the park. Be sure to offer to use the potty before you start your adventure on the bridge and the treetops
Mum Musings:
The "Worth It" Experience for a Toddler
I was hesitant to take Yuyu at first, thinking it might not be safe or appropriate for a 2-year-old. But she absolutely loved it! She was fearless going across the bridges, which completely surprised us. She did insist on walking slowly up the staircases, but people were kind and walked around us.
The annual pass was a lifesaver, allowing us to go multiple times with all our visitors.
You can also find a kids' activity sheet at the start of the park, which helps you identify things along the way. Yuyu was too young for it, but Jamie and I enjoyed being kids and "helping" her.
Day vs. Night: A Magical Transformation
While we enjoyed our day trips to Capilano, going at dusk or early evening is truly magical with all the lights. The seasonal events are incredible! Yuyu was obsessed with the Halloween and Christmas decorations and lights.
Important: During seasonal events, you must book ahead on their website, as they fill up quickly. Outside of those times, we could go anytime and never had a problem getting in.
Capilano vs. Lynn Canyon:
Many people told us to go to the free alternative, Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. While it's awesome and worth visiting, I think they are two different experiences. I found the more curated and less rugged environment of Capilano more toddler-friendly.
Toddler Tolerance Level:
Approx 2.5 hours which is about all the time you’d need to walk through the Capilano Park.
Nap Roulette Options?
Nap Roulette Options? As we usually went in the late afternoon, we’d always head straight home to get Yuyu ready for bedtime.
Author
I’m Mimi, the writer behind Mi & Yu. This blog was born out of a year spent exploring Vancouver with my toddler Yuyu and newborn son Gabe while my husband Jamie worked through a demanding fellowship.
What started as a way to survive the newborn phase turned into a collection of tried-and-tested family adventures, real reviews, tested logistics, and the occasional toddler meltdown included. Now back home in Newfoundland, I’m sharing those adventures so other parents can skip the decision fatigue and get straight to the fun part.
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