Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

Beautiful and Free!
But if you’re planning on crossing on a weekend, come really early (like 6 am).
You can refer to my photos to see how crowded that suspension bridge gets.
Along with a weekend rush, photo opportunities and parking spots diminish.
A lot of long leisure-​level hiking trails and informational stations for your stay.
Pacific Northwest and VA, I’m digging your GREEN!

My husband and I visited Lynn Canyon Park while in Vancouver. The main two attractions of Lynn Canyon Park is their suspension bridge and waterfall. I absolutely loved them both. I thought I might be a little afraid of walking across, but ti turned out I was so thrilled. Had fun watching the little kids and dogs watching them walk gingerly on the bridge. So cute. The waterfall was absolutely amazing and I could have enjoyed it for hours. It was quite mesmerizing. The best part was it was FREE. We had originally planned on going to Capilano Bridge, but one of my blog followers suggested this park instead, and I am so glad that we listened to him. I can’t suggest this place enough. The whole park is 617 acres and has so many other things to see and do. Check it out when you are in the area.

If you want to enjoy nature without crippling yourself for the next five days Lynn Canyon Park is the place to go — it has EVERYTHING you could ask for and its FREE. The amazing suspension bridge is located about a five minutes walk from the parking lot and the clear blue pools are located about 20 minutes walk from there. This «hike» is not very strenuous at all and has a ton of photo opportunities. HIGHLY recommend.
Note: Parking lot does not open until 8am but you can park in the neighborhoods and walk down if you want to come earlier to avoid the crowds.

Fun place to visit to walk a suspension bridge for free! We had a large group of 9 and paying for the Capilano bridge with plans for other activities in mind was just got going to happen. We were so glad to find Lynn canyon bridge. The bridge can get crowded with lots of people taking pictures. Probably come early to avoid the crowds.

A great surprise! Usually, when we’re in town, we go to the Capilano Suspension Bridge but the prices keep rising. A friend suggested we visit here instead. It did not disappoint! Nice hikes and wonderful waterfalls! The best part is that this place is free, though I would gladly donate for the upkeep and preservation.

Ooopsie, almost forgotten to write a review for this awesome place! :) Visited this area a year ago and I will say, it’s a great alternative to those who are a fan of seeing suspension bridges and would want to save a little bit of money. Unlike the popular (and pricey) Capilano Bridge, the Lynn Canyon Bridge is more chill and freeeeeee. While the Lynn Canyon area itself doesn’t offer cool cliff walls or tree top trails like the Capilano, it certainly has its own charm.
The bridge itself is pretty stable and offers pretty nice views. The length itself isn’t too long so if you’re afraid of hikes, this bridge should be no biggie since you can stare straight ahead and walk through it quickly. As for other activities you can do in this area, there are numerous walking trails scattered around and also a fun watering hole where you can do some mini base diving into the water.
For the walking trails, just make sure you have shoes that have good traction! As for the watering hole, if it’s a sunny day, go towards the area where there are loud screaming teens /​young adults who are jumping off a cliff like edge and there you will see it. Parking is limited so get here early if it’s a sunny day.
Overall, this is a great place for families and gatherings and it didn’t feel too crowded at all.

Lynn Canyon was my favorite part of Canada. The scenery was beautiful and the bridge experience was fantastic. I preferred the Lynn Canyon bridge much more over the Capilano bridge. It isn’t as busy and there are less tourists.

Awesome suspension bridge to go on! Why pay almost $ 40 to go on the Capilano Suspension Bridge when you can come here for free?!
The bridge itself was a little narrower than I thought so you may have to move around to get a picture.

I was originally going to go to the Capilano Suspension Bridge but I stumbled upon this place when looking for directions. It appealed to me because the reviews said it was less city-​touristy and more nature like. OH, and FREE. After dropping a TON for a very nice (worth it) hotel I figured since this place had great reviews and seemed better than Cap anyway we’d try it.
Well, I made the right choice. My son LOVED it there. It’s not just the bridge, it’s a little mini hike with a beautiful waterfall and stream. This is a fantastic place, and the hike is short and easy.

Huge, scenic suspension bridge that’s 10 – 15 minute drive from Grouse Mountain! AND IT’S FREE! I think the other one is $ 20-​$ 30 admission, granted they have a lot of bridges to check out…
We checked this place out right after ziplining. It didn’t take that long to get to the bridge and it wasn’t hard to find. Lots of people do cross this bridge for hiking or for a nice pic to take like we did. We waited a lil bit so it emptied out so I can take an amazing panoramic photo.

Came here as it is the free, smaller alternative to Capilano.
Unfortunately the bridge was packed as it was Labor Day. When I got there, there was a line to get on the bridge. Some people come back across the bridge (so there is «oncoming traffic»), and others go on to explore other parts of the park. If you wait a bit, the bridge might clear out when there aren’t as many groups. The bridge itself isn’t that exciting, I wish it was grander, but it’s still a good first time experience. Lots of lush greenery underneath. If you’re going for just the bridge, no need to allot too much time, but parking looked full.

I love Lynn Canyon! So many things to do, especially during the summer. It’s a great place for family picnics, to relax, and even to hike. Before you cross the bridge, there’s already a waterfall on the right hand side that can be seen from afar.
There is also a suspension bridge here in Lynn Park, just like the one in Capilano.
The only differences are: it’s free, the bridge is not as long or wide as Capilano, and less crowded!
A lot of beautiful trails to choose from, for any hiking level. You can easily stroll through the forest, and reach the 30ft pool with emerald green water! There’s also a wooden stairway that leads to Pipe Bridge. Another trail is called Twin Falls: you can access through east of the café or even after crossing the bridge.

+ PARKING: FREE
+ ADMISSION: FREE
+ EXPERIENCE: PRICELESS
+ MISC +
— Dog friendly!
— If you want to go for a photo opportunity without the crowd, come before 9am because the park is still pretty empty around then. However, the café onsite does not open until 9am.
— There are a ton of hiking trails around the area, but it literally takes less than 5 minutes to walk from the parking lot to this bridge. Maybe less than 2 minutes.
— Amazing views from the bridge and looking down to see a raging waterfall 50ft down.

Bouncy… that’s pretty much the feeling you get, on this short and sweet bridge. Don’t expect something crazy like the Capilano Suspension Bridge, it’s nothing like that. It’s a feature, which is the gateway to a beautiful park, which is Lynn Canyon.
Metal and steel, is what you will find on this cable wire suspension bridge. As you walk up to it, you will notice the cables that hold the bridge up are at head/​eye level. You would be good to pay attention as you get step toward the bridge. Your first and last step will be the steepest, but luckily, there are wood slats that plank the metal sheet foot plates, which give you additional traction.
The bridge is bouncy, so if you dislike moving footings, this bridge may not be for you. Let’s be real, it’s just a bridge, gets you across the water, looking below, there is a nice rush of water, and the view is okay. Once you get to the otherside from the parking area, it’s all over… Luckily, it’s free, and a nice rest from the city life, that’s a short drive away.

An alternative to visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge in the Vancouver area is the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. This is a pedestrian bridge above Lynn Creek that you cross to enter Lynn Canyon Park. Unlike the Capilano Suspension Bridge, there is no fee to cross this bridge. The bridge is shorter in length than Capilano however.
This attraction is tucked away in the Lynn Valley neighborhood of North Vancouver. As you drive to Lynn Canyon Park, you will pass through a residential area to reach it. And since it is within close proximity to civilization, there is actually public bus service to reach this attraction.
While I like the park, I am just kind of «meh» about the bridge. It is just a bridge, though the scenery is indeed beautiful. On busy days here, you will find the bridge oftentimes has people trying to take pictures on it as you walk across to the other side. Meaning you have to walk around them which is no big deal usually, except that this bridge swings from side to side. For anyone who has a fear of heights, walking across this bridge might make you a bit squeamish.
I did want to take a picture or two on the bridge, but decided against it. It was too crowded and the park is full of good picture taking opportunities. No reason to put myself at risk of a selfie related injury here. If you decide to visit this spot, try to visit early in the morning or perhaps on a weekday so there isn’t as big of a crowd of here like on weekends. Maybe then you can get a good shot on the bridge.

Came here on a Friday morning to show my family who were visiting from the states some out door Vancouver fun :)
The suspension bridge is FREE and beautiful! We started walking and taking pictures on the suspension bridge. The water flowing underneath was breathtaking. We then did a small hike down to the water where we sat and climbed on rocks. Great spot for pictures and it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes to get down to the water.
During the warm months this would be perfect for picnics and a little dip in the small water pools. I can’t wait :)

Inexplicably, suspension bridges are a «thing» in Vancouver:
* The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park costs upwards of $ 30 and gains you access to many such bridges;
* The Greenheart Canopy Walkway at UBC runs about $ 20, includes access to the Botanical Gardens, and looks akin to a short hike in the sky; and
* A single, completely free suspension bridge exists at Lynn Canyon.
Iffy on my bridge commitment level I opted for the free version, taking public transit to North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon.
Firstly, the public transit journey to Lynn Canyon is worthy of your time simply as an adventure. You get out of the dense city and journey into the tree-​filled burbs. It takes time, too, which is important if the bridge is your ultimate destination. The bridge itself will take you less than 1 minute to traverse though possibly more if it’s littered with people. Being free of charge you’re warned: it’s packed with people.
The bridge itself is fine but it did nothing to convince me that I needed to shell out money to experience other suspension bridges. What it did do, given how brief the experience is, was encourage me to experience more here. So here’s how you do it:
* Public transit to Lynn Canyon
* Begin or end with craft beer and poutine at the Lynn Canyon Café. Be certain to sit on the deck behind the café where there are fewer people.
* Cross the damned bridge.
* Hike. The park is stunningly beautiful and filled with excellent hikes. The hike I did traversed Rice Lake, was simple (flat, quick, and easy to follow) but lovely and gave me something to do besides the bridge. Plan ahead and make a day of the hikes in this park (
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* Though there are other less crowded swimming spots, the 30 Foot Pool sits very close to the suspension bridge so it attracts the most visitors. You can get wet here and, if you’re very daring, scale nearby rocks to leap into the waters far below the bridge itself.
Lynn Canyon is a beautiful, free park worthy of being hiked but the majority of visitors are coming for the suspension bridge and the 30 Foot Pool. If that’s all you’ve got on your mind I’d say it’s fine but nothing much to get excited about, thus the 3-​star rating.

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge Park is a beautiful place in North Vancouver to hike, take a dip in the river, jump off a waterfall and cross a SUSPENSION BRIDGE! We were lucky to visit Vancouver during one of the sunniest weeks of the summer and Lynn Canyon Park was a beautiful way to spend our day. During the summer, it’s packed full of locals and tourists alike. Parking is free, and unlike Capilano, the suspension bridge is also free!
In order to get down to the river and waterfalls, you must cross the suspension bridge! It was a thrill to cross, as you and about 50 other people are hanging high above the trees and a rushing waterfall below. I’m not gonna lie, as much as I was enjoying the scenery down below, I was trying to cross that bridge as quickly as I could! My daughters, ages 4 & 7 thought it was blast walking across the bouncing and swinging bridge (yes, it does that when there are lots of people on it) and being so high up, while this mommy had to just smile and agree while inside I was fighting off the butterflies!
The bridge is only half the fun though. Once you cross it, the hike down to the river is beautiful and very well maintained. Parts of the hike are paved with a wooden path and several sets of stairs, while other parts are just good ol’ earth. Once you get down to the river, you can swim, jump off a waterfall, or if you are really daring you can slide down the lower, raging falls.
If you are thinking about visiting Capilano Suspension Bridges, but not sure if you can handle the heights, or the swinging, or even just the price, then check out Lynn Canyon first. Or if you just want a beautiful, fun filled way to spend your day in Vancouver, I highly recommend Lynn Canyon!

Tucked away in the north from all the hustle and bustle of Vancouver downtown, is the Lynn Canyon Park. Strikingly green and some what nostalgic, this park felt oddly familiar and yet original. We started our hike at Lynn Canyon suspension bridge. Having been to longer and taller suspension bridges in Costa Rica, we knew what to expect from a suspension bridge. Though it was not a unique experience, we still enjoyed the thrill of walking on a bouncing bridge.
Personally for me, I get nervous because of acrophobia. Closing my eyes while walking on this bridge does more harm than any good, so the key was to look straight and never look down. I was tempted to look at the waterfalls and did end up taking a glimpse of it while walking on the bridge, or should I say crawling?!
Walking on the trail through the tall trees and hearing the occasional chirping of birds so much brought back memories of hiking in Santa Cruz, California. Deviating a bit from the trail, on the Lynn canyon creek, I hopped on a few rocks to sit and relax and take it all in.
We hiked a tad further on the trail to reach the 30 foot pool, which is a narrow and deep passage of water. The water is so clear that we could clearly see the water bed underneath. People were swimming, some relaxing on the rocks and other simply playing in the shallow creek.
Next, Twin Falls bridge. The trail to the Twin Falls bridge was a cakewalk, with the descending steps I was literally running. The trail back to the parking lot was anything but that, oh our poor legs and we were gasping for breath.

I had heard locals tell me how Lynn Canyon is as good as Capilano (and it’s free!)
I decided to take my mom there this time around when we were in Vancouver. We took a ferry and then two buses to get to the bridge. The area was very peaceful and a lot less of people than Capilano.
However, I thought the bridge would be as mesmerizing as Capilano… it was much smaller. However, the waterfall underneath the bridge were breathtaking. The area is a small hike and perfect for families to talk a nice walk around. I do like how I’m not paying upwards of $ 50 to see a bridge as well. The ‘free’ aspect is super appealing.
I think if I go to Vancouver next time, I would definitely take my party to see Lynn Canyon. It still is a gorgeous park and the rangers are super friendly.
A side note: Some of the Canadian souvenirs are actually cheaper at the store here than in town. We got some cute keychains to remind of us the trip; plus, the proceeds go back into maintaining the park.