Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge: Canyon Lights

Walk across a suspension bridge high above the canyon floor, then see it glow against the darkening sky.

A guided city tour of Vancouver departing from downtown hotels, visiting Canada Place, Robson Street, Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge, then finishing at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where thousands of lights decorate the bridge and grounds during November through January. The tour runs five hours with a driver-guide included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the booking. Children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Downtown Vancouverpassing by
2. Port of Vancouverpassing by
3. Robson Streetpassing by
4. Stanley Park20m
5. Lions Gate Bridgepassing by
6. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park1h 30m · entry included

Explore Vancouver and Capilano Lights

• Depart from downtown Vancouver
• Visit Canada Place and learn Expo ’86 history
• Drive along Robson Street shopping district
• Explore Stanley Park and see totem poles
• Cross Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver
• Walk Capilano Suspension Bridge and enjoy lights

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from most downtown Vancouver hotels and heads straight into the city's landmarks. You'll see Canada Place's five white sails, built for Expo '86, and cruise down Robson Street to spot the mix of high-end shops, indie boutiques, and restaurants that define the neighborhood. Stanley Park comes next, a thousand-acre stretch of natural forest where you stop at Brockton Point to see nine totem poles carved by First Nations artists, one of British Columbia's top attractions. The Lions Gate Bridge crosses next, a historic suspension span that connects Vancouver to North Vancouver and frames the whole inlet.

The afternoon timing is deliberate: you arrive at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park later, when the light is fading and the festive lights (thousands of them strung across the bridge and through the park) start to show. The bridge itself hangs 230 feet above the canyon floor. Beyond the main crossing, the park includes the Cliffwalk, a narrow walkway built into the cliff face, and the Treektrek, a series of bridges suspended between old-growth trees. You move through the lit grounds at your own pace once you arrive, so the experience shifts from guided stops to your own exploration of the illuminated space.

The driver-guide handles all the stops and timing, which means you're not navigating between attractions or managing a schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off at the start and end keep the logistics simple, especially if you're arriving tired or traveling with children. The tour operates in all weather, so bring layers and rain gear if the forecast calls for it.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at most downtown Vancouver hotels.
• driver-guide for the full five hours.
• entry to all stops including Canada Place, Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with its lit displays, Cliffwalk and Treektrek.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Watch Vancouver's landmarks light up at dusk. This route connects Canada Place, Stanley Park, and Granville Island so you arrive at Capilano Suspension Bridge exactly when thousands of lights come on.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Capilano Suspension Bridge like when you get there?

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a walkway 230 feet above the canyon floor, and during November through January it's decorated with thousands of twinkling lights. The park also includes the Cliffwalk along the cliff edge and the Treektrek, which connects bridges between old-growth trees, all lit up for the season.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off at most downtown Vancouver hotels are included in the tour price, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the meeting point.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs five hours from pickup to drop-off, with stops at Canada Place, Robson Street, Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the driver-guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entry to all the stops: Canada Place, Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge viewpoint, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.

What should I wear?

The tour operates in all weather, so dress in layers and bring rain gear if rain is forecast. You'll be walking across the suspension bridge and through the park, so comfortable shoes are a good idea.