Vancouver 
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver is set to transform into a festive wonderland with the return of its magical Canyon Lights event.
The park will feature millions of holiday lights, offering a magical experience filled with seasonal cheer, delicious treats, and activities suitable for all ages.
What is New at Canyon Lights in 2025-26
This year’s Canyon Lights introduces exciting new features that add fresh charm to the beloved event, ensuring both returning guests and first-time visitors have something special to enjoy.
- Wildlight, a new 3D wildlife projection, debuts this season deep within the rainforest, showcasing lifelike depictions of local animals such as black bears, coyotes, and Great Horned Owls. The immersive visual display combines natural landscapes with advanced projection technology to create a striking nighttime experience for visitors.
The addition of Wildlight enhances the event’s traditional attractions, joining the glowing Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk as part of the park’s annual transformation into a holiday light display that features millions of illuminated bulbs across the forest and suspension bridge.
What to See and Do at 2025-26 Canyon Lights
Canyon Lights offers a variety of attractions that combine the park’s iconic features with festive enhancements, providing a unique holiday experience in a natural setting.
Illuminated Suspension Bridge: Walk across the world-famous bridge, now glowing with multi-colored lights that span the canyon, offering panoramic views of the illuminated surroundings.
Breathtaking Views: The lights create a continuous glow from end to end, making the crossing an unforgettable experience.
Cliffwalk’s Twinkling Pathway: Explore the Cliffwalk, where the walkway along the cliff’s edge is adorned with sparkling lights against the granite cliff face.
Stunning Backdrop: The combination of the cliff’s natural beauty and the festive lights offers a picturesque setting for visitors. The lighting transforms the forest into a magical realm, enhancing the adventure through the treetops.
Treetops Adventure Among Lit Douglas-Firs: Journey up to 110 feet above the forest floor on suspended bridges, surrounded by towering Douglas-fir trees illuminated from top to bottom.
The Trading Post has been redesigned into a North Pole Photo Spot, where visitors can pose beside Santa’s sleigh and reindeer, meet the park’s polar expedition bear, and enjoy live seasonal entertainment beneath simulated Northern Lights.
Winter Rainforest Explorers program: Families can take part in the Winter Rainforest Explorers program, a self-guided children’s activity featuring characters like Dr. Woods, Ranger Raccoon, Scout Squirrel, Ollie Otter and Echo Eagle. Participants collect explorer stickers around the park and receive a keepsake ornament from the Treehouse at Treetops Adventure.
Holiday Dining at The Cliff House Restaurant & Bar: Indulge in seasonal culinary delights, including feature menu items like the Braised Beef Short Rib and Lois Lake Steelhead Crudo, with desserts like Crispy Fried Chocolate Lava Cake and beverages including the Merry Margarita, Mulled Wine and Traditional Eggnog. The special menu items are designed to complement the holiday experience with rich tastes and comforting dishes.
Trip Planning – Canyon Lights – 2025-2026
When:
Friday, November 21, 2025, to Sunday, January 18, 2026
Hours: Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., closed Dec 25.
Where:
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver
The park is easily reachable by car, public transit, or shuttle services.
What else to know:
- Advance Ticket Purchase Required: Tickets must be bought online in advance, with entry times scheduled in 30-minute intervals to manage visitor flow.
- Supporting the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund: A portion of the event’s proceeds is donated to support fire and burn education in schools across British Columbia and the Burn Camp for young burn survivors. To date, Canyon Lights has donated over $550,000 to this cause. Members of the District of North Vancouver Fire Fighters Charitable Society will be present to collect additional donations from visitors.
