Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain: Gondola & Skyride

Two Peaks, One Day: The Bridge & the Mountain from Vancouver

You walk across a suspension bridge 70 meters above the Capilano River, explore the rainforest canopy on elevated walkways, then ride a gondola to the summit of Grouse Mountain for views of Vancouver and the Pacific. The day includes all entrance fees and the gondola ride; you choose seasonal activities at the top based on the weather and what appeals to you.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Walk across Capilano Suspension Bridge
• Explore Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk
• Visit Capilano River Hatchery
• Ascend Grouse Mountain via Skyride gondola
• Enjoy hiking, ziplining, or skiing
• Meet grizzly bears at wildlife refuge

The Experience

The moment you step onto the Capilano Suspension Bridge, the river drops away beneath your feet. Seventy meters down, the Capilano River moves through the canyon, and the bridge sways just enough to remind you it's real. The walk takes you across the span itself, then into the Treetops Adventure — a series of smaller bridges woven through the old-growth forest canopy — and finally along the Cliffwalk, a narrow path carved into the rock face that hugs the cliff edge. It's not a casual stroll; the forest here is dense and quiet, and you're moving through it on purpose.

After the bridge, you head to Grouse Mountain. The Skyride gondola carries you 1,100 meters up the mountainside in about ten minutes, and the view opens as you rise — first the forest floor, then the city spreading out below, then the Pacific Ocean and the mountains beyond it. At the top, the air changes. You can see across the water to distant peaks, and on clear days the view reaches far enough that you understand why people come back here. The mountain has seasonal activities depending on when you visit: hiking trails, ziplining, skiing in winter. There's also a Refuge for Endangered Wildlife where you can see the resident grizzly bears.

The Capilano River Hatchery is part of the day too — a quieter stop where you can watch salmon in the water and learn how they're raised before release. It's a natural pause between the intensity of the bridge and the scale of the mountain view. Everything is included: the entrance fees to both attractions and the gondola ride up, so there's no stopping to buy tickets or figure out what costs extra.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain.
• Skyride gondola ride to the mountain summit.
• access to the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk through the rainforest canopy.
• visit to the Capilano River Hatchery.
• seasonal activities at Grouse Mountain (some may have additional fees).

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by PLAN A TOURS

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to see both the forest and the city views in one day without arranging separate transport and tickets — the inclusions handle the two main attractions and the gondola, which is what makes fitting both into a single outing possible.

Top questions

How long is the Capilano Suspension Bridge walk?

The bridge itself is a single crossing, but the full experience at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — including the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk — typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on your pace.

What's included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to both Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain, plus the Skyride gondola ride up the mountain are included. Seasonal activities at Grouse Mountain (hiking, ziplining, skiing) may have separate fees.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

Is this tour suitable for people with different fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The bridge walk and forest paths are accessible, and the gondola ride requires no physical exertion.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

How high is the Capilano Suspension Bridge?

The bridge is suspended 70 meters above the Capilano River.

What can I see from Grouse Mountain?

From the summit, you can see Vancouver, the Pacific Ocean, and distant mountain ranges. On clear days, the views extend quite far.

Is there wildlife to see?

Yes. The Capilano River Hatchery allows you to observe salmon, and Grouse Mountain has a Refuge for Endangered Wildlife where you can see resident grizzly bears.