Canyon Lights 2026 at Capilano Suspension Bridge: Dates, Timed Entry and What’s New (Nov 20 – Jan 10)

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Dates: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 (closed Dec 25)

Hours: 11 am – 10 pm; Canyon Lights gates close 9 pm (guests may stay an extra hour after posted closing)

Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver

Cost: Included in regular park admission (the exact adult/child price isn’t on the page; it is shown in the ticket calendar, so check before you book). Ages 0–5 free. Guests under 15 need an adult 18+.

Aerial view of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park at dusk, with the lit bridge spanning the canyon, colourful lights in the forest, and the Vancouver skyline beyond.
Aerial view of the lit park at dusk. Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

What’s new / what to see

  • New: Light Storm in Cliffwalk Gardens: a giant glowing moon, rain-like cascading light and a lit chandelier over the water
  • Wildlight: 3D wildlife projections in the rainforest, now in a new location (black bear, coyote, Great Horned Owl)
  • Lights over the suspension bridge
  • North Pole photo spot at the Trading Post with Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, plus live entertainment
  • Kids: Rainforest Explorer sticker trail and a gingerbread-themed craft
Overhead view of the Capilano Suspension Bridge lit in blue, crossing the river and canyon through the rainforest.
The lit suspension bridge over the Capilano canyon. Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park at twilight, with the lit bridge over the river, a green-lit tree, and cliffside walkways glowing blue and gold.
The park at twilight, with the bridge and cliffside walkways lit. Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Treetops Adventure walkways at night, with tall tree trunks wrapped in gold lights and blue-lit suspended bridges through the forest.
Treetops Adventure, with tree trunks wrapped in gold lights. Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Book early (sell-out risk)

  • Tickets are timed-entry: 30-minute slots on weekends/holidays, 1-hour slots on weekdays. Arrive within your window.
  • BC Annual Passholders must reserve a time online, and peak-night passholder spots are limited.
  • Parking is limited; the park runs a free shuttle from downtown Vancouver on peak nights.
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk are not wheelchair accessible (wheelchair users get free park admission).
  • Only buy from capbridge.com; the park warns about fake sites.
  • Part of admission supports the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.
The Cliffwalk's curved walkway at night, with strands of lights radiating down to a tree on the rock face below, lit in purple and white.
Lights radiating from the Cliffwalk arch. Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Glowing white light orbs hanging over a reflecting pond in the rainforest at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.
Light orbs hanging over a reflecting pond. Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Source: capbridge.com.

Hi, I’m Eric — a proud dad, passionate foodie, and Metro Vancouver family-activities blogger. Blogging is where my interests come together — exploring great food, discovering fun places for kids, and helping families get out and play. You can often find restaurant finds on https://604foodcritics.com and family adventures here on https://kidsfun.ca. For Mandarin-speaking families, I also host a Spotify show: https://open.spotify.com/show/65CIWjZWm5Nzk0PZy9iTea — reach out anytime if you want to talk food or family fun.

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