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“Photographer's Dream” Suspension Bridges near Vancouver to get your Instagram Fans Excited!

Check out our collection of Must-See Suspension & Railway Bridges: hidden gems & instagrammable top secret places to visit in Vancouver!

Have you ever come across a picture of a cool suspension bridge on Instagram and you think WOW what a place! Is it real? is it a set-up? We have many photographer friends, and through them have learned how you can make even the most ordinary setting to look like out of this World. The key is to find that “base” secret location. What could be more awesome than the cool bridges of Vancouver? We present to you our own collection of Top “Photographer's Dream” Suspension Bridges and instagrammable places to visit near Vancouver.

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Stunning Suspension Bridge Locations near Vancouver

In this post, we've listed the instagrammable bridges and places to visit near Vancouver that we've personally checked out already. All photos are our own. At the very end of this post, we've also highlighted a few suspension and railway bridge locations we've not yet been able to go to and see. We still name those for your benefit, as we've heard they are fantastic. If you know about a cool suspension bridge location that hasn't been named – leave us a comment and we'll definitely add it to the list!

Without further due…

Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge @ Sea to Sky

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Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge is definitely one of the leaders in our chart of Top Most Beautiful Suspension Bridges in Canada, and in the whole world frankly. It is located at the top of Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish. This EPIC landmark should be at the top of the list of places to visit near Vancouver for anyone who lives here and who travels to British Columbia.

The Sea-to-Sky and its suspension bridge are popular with tourists and locals all year round. The picture above was taken on Christmas Day 2018. The best time to visit to take beautiful pictures is definitely offseason on a weekday, either the very first thing in the morning, or at the very evening right before the sundown.

Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge Directions: Sea to Sky Gondola, 36800 BC-99, Squamish, BC V0N 3G0

You can choose to pay a fee to ride the gondola up and down, but you don't have to. There is a Sea to Summit hiking trail you can take – 7.5km one way, 900m+ elevation (plan for about 3-5 hours, recommended summer months only). You can also choose to pay to go down or hike down.

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Whistler Bungee Bridge

Ok, Whistler Bungee Bridge is not a suspension or railway bridge. It is actually made of metal and was designed and placed over the Cheakamus River in 2002 when Whistler Bungee opened its doors. Still, this Bridge is impressive, and that's why it is on this list. Whistler Bungee Jumping is the highest bungee bridge in British Columbia – over 160ft (50 meters) high!

Surrounding landscapes and natural wonders will certainly take your breath away. The Cheakamus River canyon is lined with ancient basalt cliffs that look completely stunning. While at the bridge you can enjoy stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains with snowy tops, and the iconic Black Tusk to the North.

Did you know, you can access this bridge without a mandatory requirement to jump off it?! LOL.

There is a hiking trail crossing over the Whistler Bungee Bridge – the Sea to Sky Trail – that starts over from Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. You can actually make it all the way to Whistler this way – great eco-friendly Whistler activity to enjoy on a good weather day with many cool Insta-friendly lookout spots!

Whistler Bungee Bridge Location: Calcheak Forest Service Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B1

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Squamish Rail ft. Stawamus Chief Mountain

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Not too far from Sea to Sky highway, you can find a railway bridge with the stunning backdrop of the Stawamus Chief Mountain.

The railway is currently operational, so be careful when playing with your camera at this location. Otherwise, given the right angle, you can't see the highway, and the street wires can be easily edited out.

The above picture was taken in the first week of June 2019.

Squamish Railway Bridge access: the entry to the bridge is located right next to Bryan's Auto Body LTD. – 1490 Penberton avenue, Squamish

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is probably one of the most touristy destinations in Vancouver and is on the list of places to visit for literally anyone. Rightfully so – both the park and its suspension bridge are simply stunning. The key to being successful in taking some cool instagrammable bridge shots is to come at the right time.

The above photo of Capilano Suspension Bridge was taken the first week of August. We came in on a Tuesday first thing in the morning, right at the time when gates opened and RAN to the bridge to take stunning photos before the touristy crowd started to gather. Tour buses typically start arriving after 9:30am, so there is a small window you can catch.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, V7R 4J1

You will have to pay a fee to get into Capilano Suspension Bridge park, there is no way around it. Well worth the experience though. Check out the rates/schedules here. Tip: if you are a BC resident, your one-time fee is valid for unlimited entry for the whole year!

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Capilano TreeTops Adventure

Capilano TreeTops Adventure is located within Capilano Suspension Bridge attraction. When buying a ticket to enter, you can choose to include this attraction – DO IT! The TreeTops Adventure rates/schedules are here.

Capilano TreeTop Adventures Suspension Bridges: Capilano TreeTops Adventure

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Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

Lynn Canyon is not too far from Capilano, and I'd say it is Capilano's somewhat less glamorous little sister. There are few neat suspension bridges within the park. The trails are very kids-friendly (not stroller accessible). There are much less people here than at Capilano Suspension Bridge park, and it is FREE to enter!

Above photo taken in Dec'2018.

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge access: Lynn Canyon Park 3690 Park Rd, North Vancouver BC V7J3K2

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Buntzen Lake's Suspension Bridge

We consider this suspension bridge at Buntzen Lake a true hidden gem “Photographer's Dream” secret instagrammable bridge site! It is located at the very far end of Buntzen Lake reservoir, you have to hike 2.5km Lakeview Trail to get there.

Best about this suspension bridge site – there are hardly any people ever! Depending on your goal, there is a choice of two spectacular backdrops for your superb Instagram photos – the Eagle Mountain Ridge and Lakeview Vista forest. Both look very different – see the two photos above to compare – both taken in May 2019.

How to get to Buntzen Lake Suspension Bridge: Park at Buntzen Lake Park public parking. Hike Lakeview trail on the East side of Buntzen Lake to Buntzen Lake Suspension Bridge GPS anchor – the path is about 2.5 km and should take you about 1 hour.

You also have a choice of hiking along the lake or take the BC Hydro Service road. Yes, you still have to park at the designated public parking area, but if you have photo equipment to bring, you can roll it in a cart along the service road – will be much easier 🙂

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Cascade Falls Suspension Bridge

We definitely love the Cascade Falls suspension bridge location. Same as Buntzen Lake it is a non-touristy little known site with very few people around on a regular basis. So there you have it – another Photographer's Dream Instagram location near Vancouver.

Cascade Falls Suspension Bridge Location: Cascade Falls Regional Park, 36421 Ridgeview Rd, Deroche, BC V0M 1G0

Short 150m well-maintained pathway will lead you to the suspension bridge, and a stunning set of waterfalls! Pics above were taken in July.

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Old Alexandra Bridge

Old Alexandra Bridge is by far one of the best accidental finds and our TOP hush-hush photo location. We had so much fun here with both our camera and our Instagram stories. This suspension bridge location is little known, rarely visited and a bit far from Vancouver – about 1.5 hrs drive.

Old Alexandra Railway Bridge GPS location: Old Alexandra Bridge, Old Cariboo Hwy, Yale, BC V0K 2S0. Old Alexandra Park just off the west side of the highway, and hike 10 min down the Fraser River.

#SorryNotSorry here is another picture 🙂

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Hell's Gate

I don't know what we loved better – the spectacular view from the tram, or being down standing on the Hell's Gate suspension bridge right next to the water and feeling the powerful currents. I mean, you can really feel every wave. Simon Fraser spoke truth “a place where no human should venture, for surely these are the gates of Hell”.

Photo-note: once you are on the suspension bridge itself it is VERY windy.

Hells Gates Suspension Bridge Location: Park at Hell's Gate Airtram 43111 Trans-Canada Hwy, Boston Bar, BC V0K 1C0 and that the gondola down to the bridge and attraction facilities. The current fees/schedules for airtram are here.

#lifehack: Did you know you don't have to pay to get to the Hell's Gate Bridge?!! That's right! Simply park at the road pocket 300 meters before the Airtram location and hike your way down to the bridge itself – it is an about 1-1.2km easy hike. You can enjoy all the facilities for free – which the attraction welcomes you to do – and you can either hike your way back up, or take the Airtram back up for 1/2 price.

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Othello Tunnels

Othello Tunnels is an old railroad and railway bridge located in a truly scenic setting. Best to visit this place is in the early mornings and on weekdays, as this site is becoming more and more touristy with so many people coming from Vancouver.

Othello Tunnels Railway Bridge Directions: Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Hope, BC V0X 1L1 – the hike to the tunnels is a well-maintained pathway which is stroller-accessible and wheelchair accessible even.

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Suspension and Railway Bridge Locations on our to-do

These are the list of so-they-say spectacular bridges we haven't yet been lucky to try. Hence we won't provide any photos or notes – only the name and location.

If you want to go ahead and explore there on your own – please do! …and share your feedback or tag us in your Instagram photos!

With no further due…

Whistler Mountain Peak Suspension Bridge

Location: Whistler Mountain Peak Suspension Bridge

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Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge

Location: Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge

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Ladner Creek Trestle

Location: Ladner Creek Trestle, Siwash Creek Rd, Yale, BC V0K 2S0

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If there is a cool instagrammable suspension bridge site near Vancouver that we don't yet know about – post in the comments! We'll definitely go and check it out!

Enjoy!

Cheerfully yours,

Alexandra, Alex & Cosmos

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