Lions Gate Bridge
A green suspension bridge opened to traffic in 1938, linking Stanley Park with the North Shore. It is a National Historic Site and a defining landmark of Vancouver.
The Lions Gate Bridge was built in 1938 with funding from the Guinness family. It spans the First Narrows of Burrard Inlet, is about 1.5 kilometers long with a main span of 473 meters, and takes its name from the “Lions,” the twin peaks on the North Shore. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2005. The classic photo spot is Prospect Point in Stanley Park, where you can look down on the bridge and the cruise ships entering and leaving port. On the North Shore, Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver is where you can capture the bridge and the downtown skyline in one frame. Pedestrian and bike paths run along both sides, so you can walk or cycle across from Stanley Park (about 20 minutes). There are only three traffic lanes, though, and rush hour often brings congestion. Vehicles heading to Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain all pass through here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Stanley Park
- Vancouver Aquarium
- English Bay Beach
- Robson Street
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
- Canada Place & Vancouver Harbour
- Vancouver Lookout (Harbour Centre)