The Capilano suspension bridge, an original walk close to the town

Capilano Park has to be earned! To get there, you have to cross the famous suspension bridge of the same name. Once on the bridge, your feet are 137 m above a 70 m deep canyon! That's more than 200 m above the ground. Vancouver's oldest attraction, the bridge was built in 1889. However, the current version was refurbished in 1956. In the park, the Cliffwalk along the cliff and the Treetops Adventure are accessible with the same ticket as for the bridge.

The first, the Cliffwalk, is a long walk on wooden footbridges that follow the granite curve of a precipice above the Capilano River. At 213 metres long, it offers superb views of the forest and the canyon. The entire length is only held in the air by 16 anchor points in the cliff, and as well as being a real technical feat, it allows the walk to have minimal impact on its surroundings.

As for the second, the Treetops Adventure, it's a trail of footbridges connecting the trees of the forest, a total immersion in the ecosystem of Western Canada. What's more, like the Cliffwalk, this ride limits its impact on the forest environment thanks to its attachment system. Unlike other tree courses or accrobranch courses, the footbridges do not prevent the trees from growing thanks to aninnovative attachment system that does not penetrate them. What's more, the wood for the entire walkway comes from the recycling of old grain lifts in the region. Dive into this magnifying glass of Western Canada's Rainforest ecosystem,

There is also a history centre where you can find out more about the area and the Kia'palano tribe who used to live there. The name of the tribe means "beautiful river", obviously in reference to the river that the Capilano bridge crosses. We discover that most of the statues in the park were carved by the descendants of the indigenous people. This was a way of returning the land to its original inhabitants before George Grant Mackay took over these 6 hectares of forest in 1888 to build his cabin and the famous bridge.

Of course, there's plenty to eat and drink on site. However, we advise you to bring your own picnic. With plenty of tables to choose from, you'll be able to pick your own spot to eat, whether it's a quiet spot or one with an enchanting view. To digest, there's nothing better than choosing from the park's various trails. One of them is particularly interesting: 2.6 km long, it starts at the Cleveland dam and passes by a salmon farm, two points of interest worth visiting.