Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is a famous landmark of the province of British Columbia.

This unique building is visited annually by more than 900,000 tourists. The bridge was built in 1889 and was intended for local sawmill workers. However, in the middle of the XX century, after a complete reconstruction, Capilano was attributed to the sights of Vancouver.

The bridge is located above the river of the same name at an altitude of 70 meters. The length of Capilano is 137 meters. The steel cables of the suspension bridge can withstand a weight of 100 tons.

The river and bridge are called Capilano in honor of the leader of the Squamish Indian tribe, who lived in the lands of present-day Vancouver. In memory of the tribe, at the very entrance to the bridge, pillars are dug on which animals and the mythical soul of the tribe are depicted.