Scenic Bridge in North Vancouver

Capilano River through the Canadian District of North Vancouver spanned suspension bridge length of 136 meters. The height above the river - 70 meters. Despite the fact that the bridge is privately owned and is charged per visit every year come here more than 800 000 tourists.

For the first time the bridge was built in 1889 by the Scottish engineer George MacKay of Grand hemp rope and cedar planks.

In 1903, instead of ropes strung steel cables. And in 1956, the bridge was completely reconstructed.









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