Lions Gate Bridge Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Lions Gate Bridge. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

• Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

• Capilano Suspension Bridge + Grouse Mountain Tour

• Epic Electric Bike Tour by Cycle City Tours

• Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures

Visiting the Lions Gate Bridge is completely free. There are no tolls or admission fees to cross the bridge by car, bike, or on foot, and parking is available at Prospect Point in Stanley Park. However, there are plenty of fun tours you can take that make exploring this area easier, and those start at around US$55.

Lions Gate Bridge measures 5,981 feet (1,823 meters) in total length, including the north viaduct. If you include the approach, the length spans 4,978 feet (1,517 meters). What’s more, the towers rise 364 feet (111 meters) high. All in all, it’s the longest suspension bridge in Western Canada.

The bridge is named after "The Lions": two distinctive mountain peaks visible north of Vancouver. Northbound traffic heads toward these peaks. Two cast-concrete lion sculptures by artist Charles Marega were installed at the bridge's south entrance in 1939, further commemorating the name. And, yes, Lionsgate Films was founded near here, taking its namesake from the bridge.

Yes, the Lions Gate Bridge has sidewalks on both sides for pedestrians and cyclists. The east sidewalk accommodates northbound bike traffic and pedestrians, while the west sidewalk serves southbound cyclists. The bridge offers spectacular views of Stanley Park and Prospect Point to the south and Ambleside Park to the north.

Lions Gate Bridge is a National Historic Site of Canada, designated in 2004 for its art deco design, innovative engineering, and symbolic importance. When it opened in 1938, it was the longest suspension bridge in the British Empire. Plus, with its illuminated cables and spectacular mountain views, it’s become quite the recognizable landmark—you’ll spot it in films like Tron: Legacy.