In 1910 edward mahon purchased the capilano suspension bridge.
Vancouver rope bridge.
The original capilano suspension bridge was built in 1889.
Capilano suspension bridge park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in vancouver.
Cycle and hike your way through british columbia s rugged landscape on a 6 5 hour tour from vancouver with lunch.
Its first cables were actually hemp ropes.
Watch for signs of wildlife as you walk through lynn canyon cross a scenic suspension bridge and explore a stunning temperate rainforest.
It was originally made of hemp ropes with a deck of cedar planks and was replaced with a wire cable bridge in 1903.
The bridge is 450 feet 137 m long and hangs 230 feet 70m above capilano river.
Since then the ropes have been replaced with cables strong enough to hold up a fully loaded 747 airliner.
Highlights include a walk on the capilano suspension bridge and through the treetop adventure the chance to ride the grouse mountain gondola and the chance to learn about grizzly bears and see a lumberjack show all in just one day.
Visit us today and take a walk on the wild side.