American Reacts to Vancouver's Suspension Bridge Park
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- As an American I am very excited today to take a look at an amazing place in Canada known as Vancouver's Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Truth be told I had never heard of this park until today so I really don't know what to expect, but that is what also makes this so enjoyable. If you enjoyed the video feel free to leave a comment, like, or subscribe for more!
OMG! I live 10 minutes from this park. There is NOTHING artificial/not natural about it except for the bridge, the trails and the museum! It’s ‘THEME’ is ‘nature at it’s most accessible and spectacular!’ It’s an amazing place to explore in the middle of the city of North Vancouver, B.C. 👍🏻💕
It is a wonderful park to explore, and the landscape is all natural, the boardwalks are to protect the forest floor from being destroyed by 1000’s of feet trampling through.
Just one correction, and it’s more a local quirk, but there are actually two North Vancouvers, and the Capilano Park is actually in the District of North Vancouver, which surrounds the City of North Vancouver. Unless you arrive by water, you have to go through the District to get to the City.
Same(the way he pronounced Capiliano)
I live here tooooooo!
Yay Vancouver team! I feel so special when he covers our neck of the woods 🥰
Fellow vancouverite here and I love north van so much. I go up grouse and capilano just for the lights and just the trails are so fun to hike
Thank you for getting to our west coast! Vancouver and area are amazing. You’ll see, Toronto is NOT the centre of the universe. 😂
Rent free😂😂😂
This is my backyard. There is no way most people would ever venture into the coastal mountains surrounding Vancouver because it is just to rugged. Hiking in them isn't for the average person. An easy trail here is in fact rated difficult in most other places. This park is wonderful because average people can experience the rugged beauty of our coastal mountain around Vancouver. These woods (this forest) are as wild as it can get and no less wild than say the Yukon. If you traveled north from the park there is only one road you could take and that is the sea to sky HYW That starts in Squamish a few hours drive from the park and then Whistler and then Pemberton with nothing in between each town but wild forest. To travel north else where you would have to go to Hope several hours east.
I lived in BC for 5 years, and have driven the sea to sky....breathtaking beauty everywhere !! BC is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and a lot of it is untouched, because it is so rugged.
Technically, the Sea to Ky highway is part of the Trans Canada highway which starts in the Maritimes. It continues to Hotseshoe Bay then the ferry trerminal on Vancouver Island.
The government told me the stop light at the McDonalds in Squamish is the first light on the entire trans Canada highway, but doesn't count because of the ferry to Nanaimo.
mmm Nanaimo Bars and bathtub racing...
@@stevevee8675 no the sea to sky would be the ferry to Nanaimo then across to Victoria and the West Coast of Vancouver island. Locals consider the Sea2Sky a different highway because it no longer goes....trans......... Canada.
It's been a sticking point for 30-40 years that the BC Ferries should be free because they are part of the Trans Canada.
@@paddington1670 Sea to sky highway is Hwy 99 from Horseshoe bay Ferry terminal up to Whistler. It is not part of Vancouver Island.
I’m from here too. Search and rescue has to go save some dumbass hikers every weekend all summer.
The Capilano DAM at the top of the river is a main WATER supply for region. It is a natural river that runs higher and stronger in the springtime. The park uses boardwalks to keep people from random use of nature or spoil the park land watershed. Only 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Stanley Park is 405-hectares open public park forest next to DT Vancouver. All beautiful nature.
Hi Glen ~ Thank you for explaining - as so many don’t know that this is HOME - we actually live “with” and “in” Nature…unlike the US and others. To be a CANUK, means we are immersed in our gorgeous scenery, and “TRY” to live harmoniously! Gosh, we have an extraordinarily BEAUTIFUL Country from coast to coast to coast!!
*Side Note: Gotta love your “Winnie-the-Pooh” avatar! My mother’s name is Winnifred/WINNIE….So my nickname for her is “PoohBear”…No doubt there are plenty of people turning their heads and R👀LING their eyes…thinking I’m a bit BONKERS calling my mom POOHBEAR - LOL!!!! Oh well, it matters not to me! My mother is an ANGEL and my nickname is an “endearment”….So when I saw your avatar…I thought…”This is one COOL CANUK!!🇨🇦☺🇨🇦
Maybe the best tasting city tap water in the world.
@@harrycooper5231 Hi Harry ~ BC has AMAZING water! I have yet to find a place other than a fresh water brook in Newfoundland that even comes close to BC’s water!🇨🇦☺🇨🇦
Canadian culture (even for city folks) is heavily centered around the great outdoors. This is thanks to 🇨🇦’s countless parks, trails and hidden treasures.
I’m from downtown Vancouver so I could be considered a city folk but I love hiking outside in north and west van because of all the insane and beautiful trails
They aren't ropes. They are steel cables. It's an extraordinarily safe and stable bridge. What he means by man made is the park, the trails, the bridge, the concessions. The treetop walkways. It's all man made. It's not like a hiking trail (however North Vancouver has hundreds of those around the area). But it is all created within an actual forest. Most of the trees were not planted, they were there.
It does look like this all year, however the park does also do a Christmas theme at night during the holidays.
Them steel cables can be as the thickest tree trunks on the planet. And you Still wouldn't get me walking across the bridge. Ive got a fear of heights any way. I don't even like standing on a chair. I get vertigol. and I've got what they call motion sickness. on a bus or car I feel woosey. on boats. never flown. never been out of the UK. just those 2 things alone affects me a hell of a lot. Plus other aliments as well. I've tryed tables for motion sickness that don't help. you could say I'm in a right pickle. I've just learn to live with it. I have good days and bad days. But I manage. b safe take care. from 🇬🇧👍 an old cockney galaxy
@@mariafletcher6603 ya that bridge would not be recommended for you then. It's several hundred feet down and although it's absolutely safe, the swaying and bouncing would be seriously difficult for someone with the conditions your describing.
They do it for Valentines Day too. Are you in North Van? I am.
You call yourself the average American. But tbh I think your above most. You actually know stuff about Canada and are trying to learn more. Most Americans can even name our capital city. And when they realize, they don’t try and learn. I absolutely love your video
Look at his channel, all he does is react to Canadian videos which is how he knows what he does. If he didnt do these reaction videos i doubt he would know as much as he does.
@@Lemonade_Stand_ I’ve seen almost everyone! I’ve been watching him for months now.
It is hilarious how Tyler is always baffled and astonished at everything.
We love him for it.
Well he is American! They dun no nuttin bee yon the couny line! 😁
@@brentwoodbay yes but Tyler is the shining exception.
I’m glad this is such a popular tourist attraction. It leaves the much better Lynn Canyon suspension bridge for us locals.
Capilano suspension bridge has always been way too expensive to just go on a nice walk across and around. Tis a shame, but at least we have Lynn Canyon!
Yep. Lynn Canyon bridge terrified me as a kid. Refused to go on it! Capilano always seems more like a playground lol
Love Lynn canyon, it’s around the corner from my uncles house and such a meditative place
One point to make about the other bridge, the Lynn Canyon is that yes, it is more hiking and trail focused, but there are constant accidents, not from jumping but from people doing stupid things. We always hear of accidents and 'falls' happening there during the peak summer months
When ever I hear a siren during the summer. I just assume it going to the canyon.
@@jetstream6389 $55 for that? Lol wtf
@@jetstream6389 I think Capilano was about that cost when I lived in Vancouver (almost 5 years ago), but it is closer to $70 now. Also; Lynn was free, and I think it still is, but not sure.
Most of the accidents are due to drugs, alcohol or sometimes youth showing off thinking they are invincible or adults who never grew up and think they are invincible.
BC has some of the most amazing hiking trails in Canada. This tourist trap is for families with kids, and it's expensive! I would recommend you watch a video on the West Coast Trail located on Vancouver Island.
Great suggestion.
The bridge is 140 m (460 ft) long and 70 m (230 ft) high. It is supported by two steel cables and can safely hold 90,000 kg (200,000 lb) so very safe. I travelled out west in September last year and this park was one of the stops. It was an amazing park even if the sway of the bridge was a bit on the scary side.
Anyone going to Vancouver that doesn't want to pay $55 but wants to experience a suspension bridge can go to one that is free and is called Lynn Creek Canyon in North Vancouver. It is just as beautiful in a more natural setting.
My oldest son, his wife & five boys, live minutes from here. The whole of Greater Vancouver's North Shore is a wilderness and nature lovers paradise. This bridge is today mostly an expensive tourist trap, but within a very few kilometres, there are forest paths, riverside hikes, cable cars, and nature trails. In few places other than here can one surf, water ski, snow ski, and ocean swim each within 15 minutes drive.
Capilano Suspension Bridge is expensive and a tourist manufactured nature site. As a local when out of town visitors come for a visit. I take them to Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge which is free and has a free interpretation forest museum and a snack/restaurant. There is also hiking and nature all around.
I remember doing this 40 years ago and it was very different. When we crossed the bridge some had to crawl back across on hands and knees. It swayed. I don't remember the trails on the other side but I do remember the gift shop.
Another place to try out if you like this is Hells Gate. Farther away but if you like heights and gondolas that another place to check out
We appreciate your interest in our very beloved Canada! How about 'Canadian Ice Road Truckers' and the 'Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia' very challenging driving conditions! Thank you Tyler, for learning about or country! 👍
he just needs to watch and episode or two of hwy thru hell to understand the coq...
The Malahat highway on Vancouver Island can also be rough sometimes. I don't live in BC but have family there so visited a few times - I always love going - but every time my family wanted to do the drive up/down the island there was construction on the mountain pass.
Vancouver and this is in North Vancouver by a ski mountain. It is nature. There tons of hiking up the road . It’s lit up for Christmas
I used to hike to the Cleveland dam in north Vancouver from West Vancouver which is about a few miles away from the Suspension Bridge park, back in those days things weren't as blocked off as they are now, kids used to jump the cliff's and hurt themselves cause yeah, those rocks can be slippery when wet with rain. You've gotten to know Canadian life so well, you could become an Honoree Canadian if you so choose. Ziplining is cool!
The Grouse Grid, The West Coast Trail, and Buchart Gardens on the Island are a few of the other treasures of BC.
This was awesome. Thank you, Tyler, I appreciate that you take time out of your day to learn about Canadian life. We are, in some ways, very similar to our US neighbors, but very different in other ways. Thank you! Hope your day is as awesome as you made mine.
I lived in North Vancouver for a winter and I never did this because it was too expensive, but I can say that all the parks are awesome there. We were outdoorsy sort and my husband was a scuba diver so we went for the more extreme nature stuff. I would like to see you watch a video on the Vancouver Aquarium and Science World in Vancouver. those are two awesome attractions that we did do while we were there.
locals get an annual pass for the cost of one visit. That makes it my go to for taking guests :-)
@@MarcSherwood Or you can go to the smaller Lynn Valley Canyon bridge for free! We have one on the Island too at Elk Falls! That one is really high and it looks down on a waterfall!
@@MarcSherwood I did not know that. Was that true in 2000? That’s when we were there.
@@gentlejojofletcher4294 Yeah, Lynn Canyon and the Seymour demonstration forest, and the Seymore Dam are all free. I think you can get there from the bottom of Inter river below Capilano college/university now or you can drive past Cap college to the start of the forest walk and Baden Powel cross country trail etc. Suspension bridge is at the back end of Lynn Valley or you can start where I mentioned and walk up the river to it. I THINK, I havent been there in 15 years at least.
@@gentlejojofletcher4294 If you want some SUPER DUPER local spots, just gotta check out "Pool 88" and "Granny's cove." Not even real names.
The last time I was in Vancouver in 2010, this was one of my stops (along with Grouse Mountain just further up the road). I'd love to go back there one day, though I doubt I could do the Grouse Grind again. I'm a little out of shape for that now, but that could change.
lol as a teen in cadets, i helped build the first sets of tree-paths and trails in the cut... now i just think, yeah no, i'm way too old to do that shit again.
5 minutes up the road and you can take a gondola to the top of Grouse Mountain which provides breathtaking views of the city. They have a birds of prey show, lumberjack show and a grizzly bear habitat. Two great attractions right beside each other which you can do both in the same day. Also Capilano Suspension Bridge is open at night at Christmas time and is unbelievable sight to see with tens of thousands of lights, but yes....very crowded at that time!
This was filmed around the holiday season as they have their light displays up. It is gorgeous when it is all alight and your walking around after the sun has set.
Lived 2 min from Lynn Canyon and jogged there everyday ..until we moved to Ontario .The smaller bridge isn’t as scary you feel very secure and I’m afraid of heights.The bigger ones….nope 🤣 Miss my beloved BC Tyler you would LOVE Lynn Canyon!
hey did the same thing, moved from BC to ontario... ontario is gorgeous and definitely has its own unique beauty... but damn i miss BC at times, especially when i see a video like this lol.
Lynn Canyon is far superior in my opinion.
The narrator did not spend enough time on the cliff walk. I found that to be my favourite part of the park. The engineering company I used to work for designed it and did a fantastic job.
I grew up jumping in that river (not smart in hindsight with a dam upstream). This is a special place to me. I now take my daughter and she loves it. It's definitely changed over the years. It's a privately owned "park" built in a natural environment. It has a long and interesting history but there are some amazing free parks in the area (including another suspension bridge).
I hope you get to visit one day, Tyler. (I think we would all enjoy your travel vlog of Canada.)
When I kayaked the Capilano river there were tons of whirlpools and we past a grave cross where someone drowned.
Definitely changed since I was a kid. Used to to be dirt pathway’s but the bridge was the main attraction. Was a great outdoor place that kids could run the paths and get the feel of being alone in the forest, but times were different 55 years ago. Might be time to revisit in our next trip to BC. Thanks for the upload
to expensive, it was free when i was a kid
I feel like the times you were there would have been better.
@@clatonblade2211 the Lynn Valley one is free. The Capilano bridge has always had a fee.
@@Lemonade_Stand_ but it was never like $20 a person.
@@paddington1670 it has always been atleast $10 per person. It is now close to $70 a person.
Hey Tyler: I thought I'd suggest a few things relating to Canadian history for you to react to, if you are interested. The first is Nellie McClung who led the Canadian Women's Suffragette Movement. Manitoba (where I live) was the first province to give women the vote in 1916. Also, the Famous 5. The Famous 5 were women who had to go to London England and speak before the House of Lords to convince them that women were "persons" so women could hold government seats. (MP's, Senators, etc.). Les Filles du Roi - The Kings Brides were French women brought to Canada (Quebec from France) to marry French settlers to help settle/colonize North America. Camp X was in Ontario in W.W. II. This camp taught allies how to be spies and was started by Sir William Stephenson (a Manitoban) who became known as a Man Called Intrepid. He started the CIA in the U.S.A. and was a good friend of Sir Winston Churchill.
Very cool. I don’t even know about these people. Thanks for sharing.
@@Pinkgirl13 My pleasure. I'm a history buff and a proud Canuck!
I have a fear of heights. We went there during the off season and got 25% off. When my family went they did a 'passport' thing that if you went to different spots in the park and stamped your park passport at the end you got a certificate stating that you had officially crossed the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It was like a badge of honour for me. And yes I cried after. I really tested myself that day. We did it all.
The "themepark is manufactured", not the river. 😄
He made it sound like he thinks the gorge, river and bird sounds are all artificial.
It's a theme park because the theme is the suspension bridge. There are also other bridges in the park through the forest. The suspension bridge is man made, it is not naturally occurring.
Thanks for the explanation as to the videographer's "manufactured" comment. It was confusing because I know it could not possibly be a man-made canyon... unless the river was diverted a couple of decades ago...which it obviously isn't.
@@Gwennedd I agree! I was concerned that this narrator was leading people astray with the "not natural" comments. The only thing manufactured are the bridges and walkways.
My Sister and I are from Eastern Ontario but when my brother lived in Vancouver this was one of the adventures we took in as tourists if the region. From your video it looks like they have added more to the area. We loved it there, especially hiking into the trees. We were walking without realizing we were very high. So kewl!!! Loved it.
I found these facts about it. I remember now about the airliner but not the details. Didn’t remember how long it had been around either. Amazing.
The original Capilano Suspension Bridge was built in 1889, with hemp rope and cedar planks. Since then, the ropes have been replaced with steel cables strong enough to hold up a fully loaded 747 airliner. Hanging high above the Capilano River, the bridge presents visitors with stunning views in every direction. No matter the time of day or season in which you visit, you’ll have the opportunity to take a walk like millions of others-from local BC residents to rock stars, movie stars and royalty! Tks once again for helping teach Canadians about their country as well as the world.
This bridge is super popular here in Vancouver because it's only a 20 minute drive from Downtown Vancouver, the Capilano River above this bridge is the water shed for Vancouver's tap water, you can go up there and see it sitting above the Capilano Dam. I don't do heights well so I've never been here tho there is a free Suspension Bridge at Lynn Valley which is not as high as Capilano but is still excellent which has natural pools and waterfalls which is a favorite place for kids/teenagers that live nearby to swim in the summers tho they can be dangerous to swim in
Lynn Canyon is a great place to hike, and the Lynn Suspension Bridge is fun to cross (and it's FREE!) but I worry about anyone swimming there. The natural pools look safe, but the rocks are slippery and the current is strong. Even worse, there are cliff jumpers who go there to try their luck on the natural waterslide/waterfall/cliff drop (check out TH-cam for "Slip 'n' Slide Waterfall"). There are signs everywhere warning people not to swim or dive there, because many people have drowned.
In 2008, We took the Via Rail train from Jasper Alberta to Vancouver BC for an adventure trip with our kids. Capilano was one stop and it was amazing for us. I still recall crossing that bridge and being hit in the senses. The cedars smelled absolutely wonderful, the visual of various green foliage, the sounds of water and birds and the touch of hugging HUGE trees on the paths. Plus tasting all the cool unique treats available. It was an amazing stop on our adventure trip.
May I also suggest Horseshoe Bay for a ride in a massive zodiac to tour the George Strait to see islands, sea animals, waterfalls, and have a fun fast ride on open water!
Also took in a big paddle boat Harbour Cruise tour, Stanley Park tour, Vancouver city tour, Granville Island shopping, China Town visit, and food and beverages in the coolest city shops! It was the Best family adventure ever!
When that guy said “huh”…right away,an American.
i think he is talking about the trails and the bridge as being manmade.. that river and trees are not manufactured.
The place is amazing at Christmas. They call it Canyon Lights. The whole canyon is lit up with festive lights.
I went to this bridge 41 years ago on my first wedding anniversary. My husband was the convertor for Ontario Ball Hockey and we were on a trip for the Canadian Ball Hockey Championships. The referee from Ontario and his wife shared a car for the all paid event so we went to the park for some down time. The Trip was just to cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It was beautiful and safe . Wish I could do it again but doing it in a wheelchair would be out of my comfort zone.
A frozen hellscape tundra? Canada is astonishingly beautiful all year round. Yes winter can be snowy and cold, but spring summer and fall are also gorgeous, and warm, hot, and with so many things to see and do. Wonderful outdoor spas, vineyards, scenic trails right in the middle of cities, summer street festivals, you name it, we've got it. Why do Americans think this? Toronto is just slightly north of New York City and so its temperature is generally just perhaps a couple of degrees less, so it's not crazy cold or anything. There are thousands of lakes, so the cottaging opportunities are endless. Many families can drive just a couple of hours from their urban homes to their cottages (or rented ones or to those of friends) to enjoy nature to swim, sunbathe, boat around, fish, hike, have campfires, enjoy waterfalls - it really is great. So give it a shot. Enjoy Canada with us!
Check out Butchart Gardens in Victoria, Dinosaur Provincial park in Alberta, Fundy National park in New Brunswick, and the Tidal Bore in Nova Scotia.....there's so much to discover in Canada. You need to plan a trip Tyler!!
Hi Tyler ~ I hope you get a chance to visit and walk the MALAHAT SKY WALK…it is phenomena!! It’s a SAFE 360 degree view…on ALL 10 levels…of the Old Growth Forrest. These extraordinary trees are *THOUSANDS* of years old! You feel like a wee “mouse” next to these ANCIENT BEAUTIES, as you meander through the Forrest.
The SKY WALK provides another “level” of complexity and is a magnificent monolith that oversees hundreds and Millennia of years of history…oh to hear the secrets of the Old Growth Forrest!
There are also Indigenous tribes around, of whom, you can ask the historicity of the area.
You will have enjoy them Capilano Suspension Bridge…but…the MALAHAT SKY WALK is “uniquely” different, as it’s nit a bridge or structure, others have already bombarded and crowded with visitors, as the more RARE sites!
Cheers🇨🇦☺🇨🇦
It's a natural park. But privately owned and expansive. But not far from there is Lynn canyon with slightly smaller but still impressive suspension bridge. And all within a public land with real hicking. And so much better and for free.
It was neat to be up where man of the birds hang out. You can see hawks and even eagles. Some weasels, turtles, and many smaller bird species I’ve not seen anywhere else.
I think park is mostly natural aside from some places within the park where bridges and or buildings are in incorporated. Some hand planted trees but I have been there. Not sure what the man is talking about exactly. Maybe he means that the paths are man made not natural treading. But it’s a gorgeous park amazing trees. Some I’ve never seen. Many are the biggest trees I’ve ever seen. The videos and pictures never show the true scale.
hen i was a young child, my mother used to take my brother and i there on sundays for a walk. the worst was when the older teen boys would get on the bridge and stomp their boots to make the sway even more than it ordinarily. EDIT: there were trails and ground level walking but there was little to no issues even for kids if you went in good weather.
A well maintained suspension bridge is extremely safe and is really fun. There are suspension bridges all over. The major cities in the world have parks that have been created designated and have had additional public facilities added for convenience. It doesn’t mean that they are artificial, just that they have been made accessible to the public. Sometimes, you have to have a level of fitness and awareness, because they require some effort to use. Does not mean that anything there is artificial, just made more safe and easier to get there. This is true of many cities around the world. Is especially true in Canada because most cities have natural areas in them that have been preserved. Toronto has a lot of parks that are part of the natural landscape because instead of leveling all the land, they specifically chose the natural ravines and rivers that are in the area to keep natural. They even natural reforestation in somewhat natural areas that may have previously been private property and have been returned to the conservation Authority for the purpose of making it more like the natural land it was before it was in use. There are parks that connect the ravines all the way from the top of the city down to the lake. Sometimes you are not even aware that you are in the middle of the largest city in the country. I live in the middle of all this and can take a “nature trip “ in many different directions and be in it. This is why I run into unexpected animals like deer or other wild animals in my area. Much of the land has been donated by the families who have been large land owners in the city in the past. I have at least 3 entrances to parks in my immediate vicinity and can walk from where I live. Some have built paved roads and paths, but also off the road nature paths, depending on how you want to use them. Have been using them since very early childhood to now.
It’s not manmade! It’s the Capilano river and natural waterfalls. It’s a park that’s manmade like the bridge. I live here
2 hours away by hwy 1 bridal falls is very beautiful, when there is no mud slides, it gets blocked it finally unblocked in 2019 and is spectacular and it is free but it is a kilometre in
I'm from Halifax, but my wife and I were there back in October (2022) on vacation, and at that point, Vancouver had gone nearly four months without rain up to that point
I love in Vancouver and the bridge is steel cables ! From my house to the bridge is about 30 minutes if traffic is light.
It’s an absolute winter wonderland during the Christmas season.. just amazing and breathtaking. The bridge is pretty cool and so are the treetop bridges. But it’s expensive. If you want to go to a more rustic and more breathtaking suspension bridge, go to Lynn Canyon.
The Capilano forest and river is a very beautiful area to visit. Starting from Grouse Mountain down to the dam, next the bridge, the trails and finally the mouth of the river that leads into Burrard Inlet.
Another place that I would recommend is Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver. Beautiful trails and views of the North Shore.
I grew up near this bridge - but it wasn't until I moved away and came back for a visit that I actually went on it for the time! It is truly beautiful - definitely worth a visit! BC residents can get an annual pass for the price of one admission - if I lived in Vancouver, that would really be worth it I think! It's too bad he didn't film anything at night - the lights are spectacular.
Been there many many times as I lived in North Van. It actually isn’t in Vancouver proper but a suburb called North Vancouver.
I'm Canadian and enjoy your videos, seeing stuff i haven't seen lol you keep this up and you might start saying eh........ thanks tyler keep em coming
There is also another suspension bridge which is accessible for the public. It's the Lynn Valley suspension bridge. It's a good place to hike and enjoy the nature and best of all, it's free. By the way, Vancouver is also known as North Hollywood. Lots of TV series and movies are shot here.
Ah yeah.. awesome.. the time i went across it was foggy and an Eagle flew across in front of use.. was awesome.
I live in Vancouver. We had friends come and visit here when I was a teenager. They had a son my age who was great fun, except for purposely shaking the suspension bridge while we were on it. Needless to say all in good fun, and yes it’s a beautiful place, and we do get a lot of U.S. visitors to our area in summer, so while it’s true most Americans are clueless about Canada, we have some wonderful ones who add so much to the local scene while they are here.
I guess there is a new item to add to the bucket list!!
I am terrified of heights! Like terrified! I wanted to see this in person so my friend took me! I crossed it and was I ever glad I did! Absolutely beautiful! Definitely glad I pulled through!
I walked across that bridge seventy years ago when my parents took us to Vancouver for holidays.
Was there twice. Some fellow students who live in the Greater Vancouver area and wanted to show us Vancouver Island dwellers cool places to be in and around Vancouver. We also crossed the suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon. And of course it's not manufactured nature but simply the higher leveled walkways are. As cool the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is, we expierenced similar places on Vancouver Island, after we moved there. At least I would give the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge a try. But starting from Victoria it's a way over 500 km ride north to Campbell River with other places to explore along the way.
Did you notice? It's Christmas time and there's no snow! Thanks to the California Jet Stream
My local park, Lynn canyon offers a swing bridge as well, about 15mins. apart, just another natural spectacle on the north shore of Vancouver, as for main attractions the north shore offers hiking, wind surfing on multiple beaches, three epic local mountains Seymore mtn. Grouse mtn. Cypress mtn. All of these ski resorts are all top drawer and easy access full facility destinations, and with Whistler/Blackcomb mountain, Olympic level destination a mere 3hrs away from the north shore, it makes a great place to visit.
This is one of the things that is always listed on lists of tourist-y things to do in Vancouver... Honestly, it's pretty expensive for what you get for it. It costs over 60 dollars per person. It's not "extreme" at all. Children and old people go there. If you are afraid of heights it might be challenging for you to do the bridge or the cliff walk but there is absolutely no danger. A place that sells stuffed moose and anything with "beaver" in the title is a guaranteed tourist trap.
There is another suspension bridge in Lynn Canyon nearby which is free. There is also actual hiking and cliff diving there.
The treetop part is cool. I do think $60-70 is a bit high though. They have an excellent gift shop though.
I live in North Vancouver, where this is actually located. It is beautiful to visit and when you go around Christmas time, it is really pretty to go at night with all of the lights they put up. The actual sit down restaurant is pretty decent too. It isn't cheap to visit, but for anyone who lives in BC, you get a full year pass for the same price as a one time ticket which is nice, but after you go once, it isn't something that you really need to visit multiple times. Like any other popular tourist attraction, it can get REALLY busy and it can be frustrating. You are much better off just going hiking in the area because there are a lot of beautiful spots you can see for free.
I went on the suspension bridge, it is beautiful there. Crossing the bridge was cool except for all the kids jumping up and down making the bridge bounce. Thought I might need a parachute or this will not end well. 😎
The one 'waterfall' is actually a dam over the gorge which is basically in the middle of the city of Vancouver. The scarier bridge / attraction is close by and lesser known, called the Lynn Canyon bridge both in the middle of the park forrest. Nothing artificial in either of them.
I JUST visited there last fall. My favorite part of the trip. Soooooo cool!
I’m actually going there next month! My first trip out of the US and this was one of the first things I added to my to-do list
Noooo. Go to Lynn Canyon instead. This is a total tourist trap
@@clovers2618 I have plenty of time to go to both. Thanks for the suggestion!
One little caveat, mentioned at the end of the video... The cost is substantial, although U.S. visitors get a 24% advantage on the exchange rate. The Grouse mountain gondola to the ski area just a five minute drive further up the road from this Bridge park,
has also become a pricey affair in the last 30 years. Both attractions have been bought and sold a number of times, each sale
followed by much higher admission prices. The gondola lift is however, spectacular.
What’s crazy to me having been here many times is that it’s only a 15 min drive or 35 min bus/ferry ride from downtown Vancouver. Like huge city to nature in 15 mins is amazing.
When I lived in langley (one of the many city's surrounding Vancouver) I went to capilano suspension bridge a few times and the best part was the tree top adventure. It was like $65 at the time to get in and if you didn't live in BC it was like twice as much. And a bottle of craft beer and a hot dog was over $20.
I was just there in January it’s amazing even at night all lit up. There is also bridges tree to tree❤️🇨🇦
There is another suspension near there. These are only minutes from downtown Vancouver and there are also several ski areas up there plus the back country. It is beautiful but very rugged. Tradionally, the First Nations used the waterways to get around. These are the southern edge of the Coast Mtn range which goes up unto Alaska.
This is not old growth forest but much more recent thanks to logging booms over the years. The forests out here are dense, dark, and mostly silent. Quite different from the Eastern woodlands. Lots of wildlife, bears and the like.
There is so much nature just like this that surrounds Vancouver. It’s only 20 min from Vancouver proper to this place. The ocean is right there for water activities, the mountains, the ferries to the islands, or drive an anywhere up to an hour to the east and there are amazing adventures all through the Metro Vancouver/Fraser Valley and surrounding communities. So much nature to take in!
I always enjoy your videos, and sometimes even learn new things about my own country (like this one). If you're ever looking for a more serious topic I recommend the Halifax Explosion.
Canyon, trees, water, birds, animals are all REAL and original. The bridge is very old. Only the boardwalks and improvements that allow people to get to areas that would otherwise be inaccessable are "manufactured". I haven't been there since they were built, but the bridge looks just the same. YES it's terrifying. What he doesn't mention is that when there are lots of people on it there's always that ONE jerk who thinks it's funny to jump up and down to make waves.
The tree top walk uses these neat harnesses on the trees that support the weight of people veeeeery high up without harming the trees
Suggestion for ya: Canadian "Part Of Our Heritage" commercials that cover historically significant events like The Halifax Explosion, a Montréal neurosurgeon making ground-breaking advances in treatments of seizures ("Burnt toast... Doctor, I smell burnt toast!" still randomly pops into my head), etc. Neat little historically-based reenactments that are worth a watch.
Hi Tyler. You may not realize this but you actually did watch a video regarding the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It was a small segment of your reaction to an Incredible Experience in British Columbia. You jokingly said that it wasn" fair that one province could have such a diverse ecosystem. We actually live quite near the bridge and it is indeed a beautiful, but busy, place, especially at Xmas when the whole park is decorated with lights and is open well after dark. Good luck finding parking
I live fairly close to the park so I go there a few times a year. It’s a fun way to spend a day!
It is NOT man made and has never been a "theme park" He is ill informed. If you want to do a suspension bridge you can go to Lynn Canyon which is only about 10 min drive from Capilano.
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is spectacular, but if you're on a budget you can try other options. For example, the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is also in North Vancouver, and it's FREE!
If you like walking on suspension bridges between trees, you can also try the Greenheart TreeWalk at the UBC Botanical Garden. The University of British Columbia has one of the world's most beautiful campuses, and the TreeWalk is one of it's gems.
Have a friend who had to crawl across it on hands and knees. Scared of heights.
If you want to try a suspension bridge & other outdoor things for free, also in North Vancouver, go to Lynn Canyon Park. All accessible by public buses. Go to the SOUTH entrance, go through the nature centre. Follow trail to a smaller not so scary suspension bridge. Turn Left continuing up along the river. Stop at waterfall for the picnic lunch you packed with you. DO NOT GO IN THE WATER (dangerous undertows). Then refreshed, begin climbing about 500 stairs to the top of the waterfall. Go to the Left and walk across solid platform bridge. Continue on path to the Left and take a different bus all the way to the base of the mountain. All free and not quite so scary. Then you can do the biggy Cap Bridge if you need more drama!
My husband was on one of the focus groups for when the boardwalk village was being developed and he campaigned hard to have it name the Ewok Village. It didn't land 😅
If you REALLY want a spooky experience at Capilano, go during Halloween at night.
Even during Christmas it's really nice because they put up all sorts of lights and what not. Still a little spooky crossing the bridge at night but beautiful
Yes, they're designed to be explored after dark. But please keep in mind that this far north it's dark by 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time through Dec. and Jan.
Why do I watch your clips and actually answer you and your questions 🤔🇨🇦
I live in the area. Used to live across the street from it. It’s a super touristy area. But there are suspension bridges in the USA too.
The landscape, trees, river, birds, etc are all real. The manufactured parts are the trails and bridges, the food services, etc. This is to hiking as a mountain bike park is to mountain biking in the wild. It's more of an interactive walk in the natural forest. Think of it as an overlay. Everything is natural but they have overlayed trails and services without destroying the nature that was there originally. And it is only minutes from downtown Vancouver so it's easy to get to.
Tyler, I was intrigued by the title of this video until I heard the man in the video speak about the bridge! I’m a Vancouverite and a few things to clarify in this video…
#1, Capilano Suspension Bridge is IN NORTH Vancouver, you need to cross the Fraser River to GET to NORTH Vancouver.
#2, Capilano Suspension Bridge is NOT a THEME park.
#3, Capilano Suspension bridge is NOT fake…AT ALL!
I really enjoy watching your videos, sometimes I wish that these people making these videos about Canada would really get their information correct.
That is all, carry on Tyler 😊
You also have to cross the Fraser River to get to Vancouver. You need to cross the Burrard Inlet to get to North Van.
It is a theme park in the sense that it is a privately run park with boardwalks and lots of touristy things. Unlike say Lynn Canyon Park where you can walk across a suspension bridge for free and get your feet muddy walking on trails.
North Vancouver is still apart of Vancouver
@@Lemonade_Stand_ I grew up in the District of North Vancouver. Saying North Vancouver is a part of Vancouver is like saying Surrey and Richmond are part of Vancouver. They are separate communities with their own politics, city councils, and mayors.
Saying you have to cross the Fraser River to get to North Vancouver is about as informative as saying you have to cross it to get to Vancouver, to West Vancouver, to Burnaby, to Coquitlam, and to Port Coquitlam. It tells you very little about the geographical relationship between those communities.
@@edwardlongshanks827 ... they ARE all part of Vancouver, theyre part of Greater Vancouver. I grew up in North Van too. Each municipal within a city has it's own mayor but theyre still ALL part of Vancouver... Greater Vancouver if you insist on being technical.
@@Lemonade_Stand_ It still does not change the fact that saying you have to cross the Fraser to get to North Vancouver is not very informative given the number of municipalities in Metro Vancouver you need to cross the Fraser to get to.
You should go to Lynn Canyon. Great suspension bridge and lots of hiking. I used to take my dogs there. They would crawl side by side across the bridge. People would just step over them. They were Newfs so big and friendly
Ww were here last week and the lights are still up. They change they for different holidays. The lights are coloured for Valentine's Day currently
What is this guy talking about???? I live 5 minutes from there- It is a totally natural environment. This bridge has been here (in various iterations) for about 100 years. It is over the the Capilano River which feeds into the Pacific only about a half a kilometre away. I think he means the park is 'managed', not manufactured... which means man made. It is absolutely natural.
It's manufactured in the sense that it is a private park where the wilderness experience is rather sanitized for tourist consumption. It is not as wild as the Lynn Canyon Park, where the suspension bridge is free and you are more likely to run into wildlife.
You might be Canadian at heart… lol you’re always so respectful.. watch all your videos!! (Not saying Americans aren’t respectful, they are I’m sure) just really enjoy your thoughts… lol you make me laugh… never been to Vancouver.. it’s cheaper to fly to USA than Vancouver for me!! 😂
It's a beautiful swinging bridge it is quite high between two mountains crossing. I believe there's a salmon hatchery just below it waiters and go and visit and see the fish hatchery
Hehe, when I was a child (I’m 68) I walked on this bridge & it was made wooden planks & I think wire. I remember how much it swayed & my little brother trying to make it sway more than normal to scare his sisters, he was a little bugger & my dad did get him later😂