Capilano Suspension Bridge Seaplane Flight Tour Vancouver

Fly over the city, then walk a bridge 137 metres above the river

A combined seaplane and suspension bridge tour in Vancouver starts with a 20-minute scenic flight from Coal Harbour over Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge, then continues by shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for a self-guided exploration of the 137-metre bridge, Treetops Adventure and forest trails. The total experience runs 4 to 6 hours and includes seaplane flight, park entry, GPS-enabled commentary during the flight, and shuttle transport between Coal Harbour and the park.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seaplane flight and Capilano visit

• Board seaplane at downtown Vancouver
• Enjoy 20-minute scenic flight
• Walk to Canada Place shuttle pickup
• Shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
• Explore suspension bridge and treetop trails
• Return shuttle to Canada Place

The Experience

The tour begins at Seair Seaplanes' terminal in downtown Vancouver, where you board for a 20-minute scenic flight. The seaplane climbs over Coal Harbour with views of Stanley Park, the North Shore Mountains and the coastline. GPS-enabled commentary plays automatically as you fly, narrating the landmarks and local stories below. On return to the terminal, a short 5–10 minute walk brings you to Canada Place to meet the shuttle bus heading north to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

At the park, you cross the 137-metre suspension bridge on your own schedule, suspended above the Capilano River in old-growth rainforest. The bridge is the centrepiece, but the park also includes the Treetops Adventure—a series of smaller bridges and platforms woven through the canopy—and the Cliffwalk, a narrow path carved into the canyon wall. There's no guide narration here; you move at your own pace through the forest trails and decide how long to spend at each section.

After exploring, you board the return shuttle at the park for the ride back to Canada Place, where the tour ends. The full experience takes 4 to 6 hours depending on how much time you spend at the bridge and in the forest. The tour runs year-round, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller; service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• 20-minute seaplane flight from Coal Harbour.
• entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
• access to the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk.
• GPS-enabled commentary during the flight.
• shuttle transport from Coal Harbour to the park and back to Canada Place.
• airport and departure taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Seair Seaplanes

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying downtown Vancouver or don't have a car—the shuttle handles transport from Coal Harbour to Capilano, so the seaplane and the bridge connect without you arranging the drive north.

Top questions

How long is the seaplane flight over Vancouver?

The seaplane flight lasts 20 minutes, departing from Coal Harbour and passing over Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore Mountains.

What is the Capilano Suspension Bridge and what can you do there?

Capilano Suspension Bridge is a 137-metre bridge suspended above the Capilano River in rainforest. You walk across it at your own pace and can also explore the Treetops Adventure—smaller bridges through the canopy—and the Cliffwalk, a path carved into the canyon wall.

Is there a guide on this tour, or do I explore on my own?

The seaplane portion includes GPS-enabled commentary that plays automatically during the flight. At Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, exploration is self-guided; you move through the forest and across the bridge at your own pace with no guide narration.

How do I get from the seaplane terminal to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?

After your flight returns to Coal Harbour, you walk about 5–10 minutes to Canada Place, where a shuttle bus picks you up and drives you to the park. The return shuttle also departs from the park back to Canada Place.

How long does the entire tour take?

The total experience runs 4 to 6 hours, which includes the 20-minute seaplane flight, the walk to the shuttle, travel time to the park, and your time exploring the bridge and forest trails.

Can I bring young children or a stroller?

Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the seaplane flight. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.