- Cost: FREE
- Located in District of North Vancouver (map)
- Café right near the entrance
- Recommended trails: Twin Falls or 30 Foot Pool
- Free parking available; Public transport is not difficult: take the SeaBus to North Vancouver and take Bus #229 for about half an hour.
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| Random fact: Apparently, there is a sign that says there should only be a maximum of four people on the bridge at one time. I never saw that sign...and I've never seen less than six people on the bridge before. |
Possibly just another urban myth, the
suspension bridge effect (Urban Dictionary covers it
here) describes the inaccurate perception of attraction while under fear. In less geeky terms, while crossing a suspension bridge, you can mistake fear for love because they have similar symptoms: your heart beats fast, your pupils dilate, and you feel butterflies in your stomach.
Instead of splurging $35 on the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge to test this theory, enjoy nature without hurting the wallet; let me recommend the
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. Built in 1912, the 50 meter high Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge allows you to see the beautiful canyon with raging waters, waterfalls, and pools of water and shaky enough to make any stomach queasy.
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| On our way to Twin Falls |
The important thing to remember when visiting Lynn Canyon is that the suspension bridge is not the only attraction at the park. The numerous trails that you can explore guarantee a wonderful time during your stay.
DL and I decided to catch up while exploring the Lynn Canyon Park. The view from the middle of the suspension bridge is amazing: scenes of green, punctuated by the soft sound of the waterfall and ripples of the river below you.
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| You just need to be there to understand how beautiful everything was! |
After crossing the bridge, we decided to turn right and take a leisurely stroll on the trail that leads to the Twin Falls Bridge. Walking underneath the tall evergreens, the hike was serene and soothing and really easy to follow. This well-maintained trail should only take 20 minutes but we took our time exploring the forest. Once we arrived at the falls, the view was breathtaking and spectacular;
I believe my photos barely captured how wonderful the place is.
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| Still a kid inside (hehe) |
I wished I explored the park more but it was getting late so I didn’t get a chance to
dip my feet into mountain-chilled river and
relax under the warm sun beside the blue-green pools. Another popular trail to follow leads to the 30 Foot Pool which I’ve heard wonderful things about too.
After the hike, the café is a great place to sit down and rest. They feature sweet and savoury crepes as well as distilled coffee. The way they distilled coffee and prepared tea reminded me of my chemistry experiments with DL in high school (haha). The café offers indoor and outdoor seating and it’s a great place to sit down and gaze out at the forest. I didn’t get a chance to try their food and drinks as they were closed when we got back.
Lynn Canyon Park is truly a great place to go on a date. Whether enjoying an adventure exploring the trails or sipping distilled coffee at the café, it was a great location for having conversations while having a great time. Oh!
Did I mention it was free?
Have fun ♥♥♥
Lynn Canyon Park Website:
http://lynncanyon.ca/
(they have some stunning panoramic photos)
