Capilano Suspension Bridge Park hosts Canyon Frights from 9 October
Published on 10/21/2026 at 14:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSHalloween programme and bridge history
- Canyon Frights runs at the North Vancouver park from 9 October to 1 November 2026.
- Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure join the illuminated bridge in the Halloween programme, with later hours on 23 to 25 October.
- The crossing measures 137 metres and has stood above the Capilano River since 1889.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park hosts Canyon Frights from 9 October to 1 November 2026 in North Vancouver, Canada. The seasonal Halloween programme turns the bridge, rainforest trails and adjoining attractions into an evening setting of lights, decorations and family activities.
Canyon Frights brings Halloween programme to North Vancouver
The park operator says Canyon Frights runs daily from 9 October to 1 November 2026. The programme includes graveyards, pumpkins, glowing mushrooms, skeletal scenes and giant spiders across the grounds, with the suspension bridge, the river and surrounding forest illuminated for Halloween.
The event also covers Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure, linking the seasonal displays to the park’s elevated and cliffside routes. Visitors can find bat-themed activities at Critter’s Hollow and follow the Frightful Forest Scavenger Hunt, while live music at Loggers’ Grill Plaza is scheduled on the hour from 3.30pm to 7.30pm. The Canyon Frights programme also lists seasonal food and drinks at The Cliff House Restaurant and Bar.
The operator’s September 2026 announcement gives the same dates and says the event is designed for families. It also states that the programme runs in wet weather, while costume rules prohibit masks, sharp objects and items that could be mistaken for weapons.
The illuminated programme follows a 137-metre crossing
The bridge stretches 137 metres (450 ft) above the Capilano River, according to the park’s description of the attraction. Its position within the Halloween programme means the central crossing is part of the lighting display rather than a separate venue away from the seasonal activities.
The first bridge at the site was built in 1889 with hemp rope and cedar planks. It was later upgraded with steel cables, while the surrounding park developed into a group of rainforest attractions that includes Cliffwalk, Treetops Adventure and the Story Centre. The bridge history and dimensions connect the current event with that longer history.
For travellers, Canyon Frights therefore changes the setting of a historic crossing without changing its basic route above the river. The programme places the bridge, canopy walkways and cliffside path within one dated Halloween visit in North Vancouver.
Late-October dates add an extra hour at the park
The park lists regular Canyon Frights hours of 10am to 8pm. On 23 to 25 October and 30 October to 1 November 2026, the published hours extend to 9pm, giving those dates a different schedule within the same event period.
Visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Canyon Frights takes place from 9 October to 1 November 2026 at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver.
- The main event period runs from 10am to 8pm, with hours until 9pm on 23 to 25 October and 30 October to 1 November 2026.
- The visit includes the illuminated suspension bridge, Cliffwalk, Treetops Adventure, Critter’s Hollow and the Frightful Forest Scavenger Hunt.
- The crossing is 137 metres long and 70 metres above the Capilano River, so visitors should expect a suspended walkway and elevated forest routes.
- The park’s operator lists parking and a free shuttle from Downtown Vancouver on the event page; schedules should be checked for the chosen date.
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Frequently asked questions about Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
When does Canyon Frights take place at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
Canyon Frights runs from 9 October to 1 November 2026, with extended hours on 23 to 25 October and 30 October to 1 November.
What is Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?
It is a rainforest attraction in North Vancouver centred on a 137-metre suspension bridge above the Capilano River, with Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure also on site.
Where is Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and how do you get there?
The address is 3735 Capilano Road in North Vancouver. The operator lists parking and a free shuttle from Downtown Vancouver for the event period.
