Vancouver Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour: Skip-the-Line Entry

Walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge high above the river canyon.

This 6-hour guided tour of Vancouver departs downtown, passes through Stanley Park and Gastown, and includes skip-the-line entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver. A professional driver and step-on guide lead the route through urban neighborhoods, rainforest, and markets; the coach bus has air conditioning and an onboard washroom. Granville Island Public Market is a stop with lunch options, and loaner umbrellas are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Vancouver and Capilano Bridge

• Begin tour in downtown Vancouver
• See Canada Place and Jack Poole Plaza
• Tour Vancouver’s fashion district and Blueblood Alley
• Visit Stanley Park and Totem Poles
• Stop at Hallelujah Point for city views
• Cross Lions Gate Bridge to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
• Visit story centre and First Nations artwork
• Walk across Capilano Suspension Bridge
• Explore Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk
• Shop at Trading Post Gift Shop
• Return downtown via West End and English Bay
• Visit Granville Island Public Market
• Pass BC Place and Roger’s Arena
• Explore Chinatown and Gastown Steam Clock
• Finish tour at Canada Place

The Experience

The tour starts at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver and moves through the city's neighborhoods — the fashion district, past the 2010 Olympic Cauldron and Douglas Coupland's Digital Orca sculpture — before entering Stanley Park. At the Stanley Park Totem Poles and Hallelujah Point, you get views across Coal Harbour to the city skyline. The route then crosses the Lions Gate Bridge into North Vancouver.

At Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, skip-the-line tickets get you straight in. The bridge itself spans 230 feet above the Capilano River canyon through old-growth rainforest. You walk the Treetops Adventure among towering cedars and the Cliffwalk for views down the valley; the park's story centre and First Nations artwork collection are also included. The Trading Post gift shop is on-site if you want to pick up souvenirs.

The return route takes you through the West End and past English Bay to Granville Island Public Market, where there's a break for lunch — the market has food stalls, local artisans, and shops. From there, the tour continues through the sports district and Chinatown to Gastown, where the Steam Clock is the most photographed spot in the city, before finishing back at Canada Place. The coach bus has power points at every seat, an onboard washroom, and water bottles are provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
• a professional driver and step-on guide in English.
• the coach bus or van with air conditioning and onboard washroom.
• water bottles throughout the day.
• loaner umbrellas.
• an exclusive postcard souvenir.
• the Aquabus ride to Granville Island.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by STAR Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want live narration in English that shapes where the coach stops and how long you spend at each point, rather than self-guided audio that lets you set your own pace.

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Top questions

What is the Capilano Suspension Bridge like to walk across?

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is 230 feet long and crosses high above the Capilano River canyon through rainforest. You also walk the Treetops Adventure among towering cedars and the Cliffwalk for views of the valley below; the park includes a story centre and First Nations artwork before you cross the bridge itself.

Do I need to buy a separate ticket for Capilano Suspension Bridge?

No — skip-the-line entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is included in the tour price, so you go straight in without waiting at the gate.

Is there time to eat on this tour?

Yes, there is a break at Granville Island Public Market, where you can buy lunch from food vendors, cafes and local artisans. The market is a working public market with everything from prepared food to fresh produce and West Coast music.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 6 hours and covers downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown, finishing at Canada Place.

What kind of vehicle is used?

For groups of 9 or more passengers, a new Prevost H3-45 or TEMSA TS30 coach bus is used, with air conditioning, power points at every seat and an onboard washroom. For groups of 8 passengers or fewer, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van with a driver-guide provides a more personalized experience.