Those were the three words I kept repeating to myself during my visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Vancouver. I have a funny thing with heights. I’m totally fine with roller coasters and free fall rides, but if you put me on a bridge (especially a narrow or wobbly one), I will freeze. I guess I’m okay as long as I’m falling. Some evolutionary instinct there, haha.
Anyway, the park itself is beautiful! Slightly pricey at the $30 admission fee, but definitely worth it! I took about 2 hours to make my way through the whole park, and I was going pretty fast because I had a flight to catch. So I would say budget 3-4 hours here. They have cafes around the park that serve food and snacks in case you get hungry! They also have a free shuttle that runs from downtown every 30 min. or so (at least in the summer) so no need to drive!
They have three attractions here, the most popular being the suspension bridge. All three attractions are included in the price of admission, so don’t worry about having to choose just one. The other two are the cliff walk and the tree-top walk. If you’re actually deathly afraid of heights, I don’t recommend coming here, like at all. Unless you’re fine with just walking around the park. There’s great scenery throughout the park, don’t get me wrong, but I personally don’t think it’s worth the admission fee unless you experience the attractions as well. All the bridges/platforms (besides the one on the cliff walk) are very high and a little wobbly and shaky. The views are incredible, though. I didn’t take any pictures of the views DOWN (for obvious reasons), but I’m sure they’re just as amazing.
Hope you guys enjoyed this post! I wish I took more pictures when I was actually ON the bridge. I tried, I promise, but my hands were shaking so bad that everything was coming out blurry. And after 3-4 tries I decided that I had better not risk dropping my camera too.
XOXO,
I could never do that. I hate heights and I freeze and feel like I am going to faint!
I thought I was going to be like that too. But as long as I didn’t look straight down, I was okay (still very nervous and shaky though, haha).
Love these photos and this sentiment. Wonderful post. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed 🙂 Thanks for reading!
This post is soo beautiful!!!
This post is awesome! I love all the pictures!
Thank you so much Kristin for reading 🙂
Oh my goodness this gives me the chills just looking at the pictures! Brave girl!
Xo,
Michelle
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Haha I think it was worth it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Having a mild fear of heights, I would have that exact reaction if I were on that bridge. Even on some stationary pedestrian bridges, I’d probably take forever to cross them because of that. At least you were able to get in some great shots!
Totally know what you mean! I felt bad for the people walking behind me on the bridge cause I was going so slow, haha.
Wow! Great pictures!! Love this location!!
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Thank you!! Have you ever been?
Honestly, that looks so scary! I have been afraid of heights my whole life, and passing a bridge like that would probably give me a ton of anxiety! That being said, the park looks absolutely beautiful! <3
I know what you mean, I could feel my heart pumping super fast while I was crossing it! But yes the park is gorgeous! 🙂
Gorgeous photos and a wonderful place to visit, but I could never go on the bridge. Absolutely too scared of heights.
Aw well the view of the bridge itself is lovely too 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Great post! Hope I can experience it one day 🙂
Thank you! Let me know if you ever do go, I’d love to hear about your experience! 🙂
Woah! talk about gorgeous photos ashley! I’m sure the view was amazing!
Thank you, Diana! And it sure was! 🙂