Capilano Suspension Bridge

After taking Skytrain, Sea bus, and then a regular bus, I reached my destination. To enter on the bridge costs about $20 dollars, and although pricey at the first glance, it is an affordable price to pay for a one-time deal.

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The bridge is hanging about 100ft in the air, shakes when people rock it, and impresses engineers with it’s tensile beauty. However, at the end of the day, you only get to walk over it a few times before it gets old. I must admit that if I didn’t go with my friends, whose time I was somewhat concerned about, I would probably just spend 10-15 minute chilling on the bridge for no reason at all, but I didn’t.

One of the people I was with said, I quote: “Could we continue this conversation somewhere, where I am not scared shitless?” That said, if you’re scared of heights, you could get double the experience for your money, and if you’re are taller than an average person, you might even get triple the rush, comparing to your short and fearless companions.

As you see above, the view from the bridge doesn’t quite qualify as stunning, especially on the hot summer day when the humidity and bright sun pales the horizon, but non-the-less it is a great break from the everyday city surroundings.

Aside from just walking on a 10-15 minute path beside the bridge, your $20 dollars also get you on the “Treetops Adventure”. As in the pic below, you could be walking a couple feet above the ground on a walkaway that’s entirely supported by trees. I felt it was an interesting experience, it made me want to build a tree house and move in there.

Overall, Capilano Suspension Bridge is a fun half-day tour that could let you connect with the nature, shake up your fears, and walk a little. When you’re done and hungry, head back to the North-Vancouver and enjoy a large meal, it worked out for me!