Capilano Suspension Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Capilano Suspension Bridge Park |
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Capilano Suspension Bridge in July 2016.
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| Coordinates | 49°20′34″N 123°06′44″W / 49.34278°N 123.11222°W |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Capilano River |
| Locale | North Vancouver (district), British Columbia |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Simple Suspension |
| Total length | 140 metres (460 ft) |
| Height | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1889 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 1.2 million visitors annually |
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The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a famous bridge in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It hangs high above the Capilano River. This bridge is 140 metres (460 ft) (about 460 feet) long. It is also 70 metres (230 ft) (about 230 feet) above the river below. The bridge is part of a park that people pay to visit. More than 1.2 million people come to see it every year.
History of the Bridge
The Capilano Suspension Bridge was first built in 1889. A Scottish engineer named George Grant Mackay built it. He was also a park commissioner for Vancouver.
The first bridge was made of strong hemp ropes. It had a walkway of cedar planks. In 1903, the bridge was updated. It was rebuilt using stronger wire cables.
In 1910, Edward Mahon bought the bridge. Later, in 1935, "Mac" MacEachran bought it from Mahon. MacEachran invited local Indigenous people to place their totem poles in the park. This added a special cultural theme to the area. In 1945, Henri Aubeneau bought the bridge.
The bridge was completely rebuilt one more time in 1956. This made it even safer and stronger.
Modern Park and Attractions
Nancy Stibbard bought the park in 1983. She is the current owner. Since then, many more people visit the park each year.
Treetops Adventures
In May 2004, a new area called Treetops Adventures opened. This part of the park has seven footbridges. They are suspended between tall Douglas Fir trees. These bridges form a walkway up to 30 metres (98 ft) (about 100 feet) above the forest floor. It's like walking through the treetops!
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Cliffwalk
In June 2011, another exciting attraction was added. It is called Cliffwalk. This path is built into the side of the canyon. It gives visitors amazing views of the river and forest.
See also
In Spanish: Puente colgante de Capilano para niños
