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    Driving on the Lions Gate Bridge
    Winny L.

    While in Vancouver, don't forget to stop by the Lions Gate Bridge...not just drive through...no tolls. A bit of good education as well. Built in 1938 to connect to West Vancouver. Restored in 1998. There are lion sculptures at each side of the bridge... there is a pedestrian/bike pathway as well. Didn't have time to a walk over to and fro...maybe next time there. View from a top and watch the flow of traffic...and view of the mountains thought it was pretty cool. Head over to Lowden's Lookout to get a better view from a far...

    PatrickJ T.

    Cool bridge that connect the city of Vancouver to North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Why is it called Lions Gate Bridge? There are a pair of concrete Lion sculptures on either side of the south approach to the bridge. It also refers to "The Lions" which are a pair of mountain peaks north of Vancouver. Traffic can be a headache especially during the peak hours. They have a special traffic lane control. X for Red means you cannot be in a certain lane. Green Arrow means it is fine. Anyways, I try to avoid those peak hours. The Lions Gate Bridge is a pretty sight. When I am cruising, it is an awesome sight to go under this pretty green suspension bridge.

    Karen H.

    We only did a drive through on this bridge with our tour group. The color of the bridge itself is stunning and really stands out. There wasn't any traffic on the bridge. There is pedestrian walk way for walkers and bikers. It would have been nice to walk across the bridge but driving over it was still nice. I really love that beautiful blue shade. It's not a typical color you see.

    Dave O.

    Often referred to as the most beautiful bridge north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge I really can't argue the point. This is a beautiful bridge in its own right but the Lion's Gate Bridge gets a lot of criticism for having only three lanes of traffic, well considering it was 1938 and the automobile age was just getting going, traffic jams were futuristic and not something many engineers factored in, it was financed by the Guinness brewing company so it is what it is, for all we know the design could have been finalized in a bar after a day of drinking and considering this it could have ended up with only one lane so consider it's uniqueness as something special. If you have to commute across it daily we're just hoping two of the three lanes go in your favor. For those of you who feel anxiety while crossing this massive structure relax, the seismic upgrades completed in 2008 ensures this bridge can flex and roll in the event of an earthquake I don't think they attach an earthquake rating to these upgrades this is usually determined after a significant event. If you happened to be stuck in traffic on this structure during a quake don't panic most earthquakes last only a few seconds and part of the upgrades have a time and intensity matrix scale factored in. After the 7.0 earthquake in 1946 one writer, George Finley, stated that the Lions' Gate Bridge "swayed like a leaf", coinciding with a "low, rumbling sound, like a deep growl. I'm sure these issues were addressed in the upgrade. No matter the the controversy, the issues, the concerns and aggravation this is a magnificent structure that exceeded all expectations from the moment of its inception and its existence can be traced back to one man and that's Fred Taylor, next to nothing has been written about Taylor and his accomplishments, and I suspect that's the way he would have liked it. He was a behind-the-scenes kind of guy whose satisfaction lay in getting the job done, rather than in being praised for it. Nor was he one to complain. In his speech at the official opening of the bridge on May 26, 1939, he, too, left out a few details when he told the crowds: "In a lifetime of contracting experience, I have never known a major enterprise like the Lions Gate Bridge that was so free from natural and human problems during construction." He never spoke publicly of the great many difficulties he had, in fact, surmounted...

    Soleil S.

    There are bridges and then there's the Lions Gate Bridge. I have to admit that I dont know exactly makes this a wow for me but the first time I went on it, it was a moment of pause to take in what I was seeing. Imagine a dark and dense emerald forest that is so tall that it blocks out sun. It's winding path to get out is slow because of distance but then a rounding of a corner and then you see the stream of golden light. As you finally make your way to the light, you realize you're going upwards into the sky and the trees give way to this teal arch that seemingly goes into the clouds. The tree line frames the backdrop of snow capped mountains, the large coastline and bay, and this sharp dramatic dark line that cuts though it all... the Lion Gate Bridge. So that's what went through my head as I first drove on it... somehow I didnt careen off the edge. Small miracles. Anyhow, whether you drive it, bike it, or walk it, I definitely recommending coming from the south side (West End Vancouver) and go towards North Van. You'll get that view that is incredible. Positive note... there is a dedicated and SAFE bike and walking path. You dont have to fear for your life with the cars. For those who love photography.... the Vancouver seawall is incredible from the above view. Be on the west side of the bridge and you can capture the incredible curve of the coastal edge and a sunset!

    Starting the drive...
    Kevin W.

    Lions Gate is a clean green beautiful bridge. I planned my route to drive thru Stanley Park and go through Lions on my way to Capilano Bridge. Early morning the drive was easy and smooth. No traffic. Just get to cruise and stare and soak in its construction and view. There is a walking path if you do not want to drive thru. There is no toll to drive thru it.

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    Frances L.

    Reminds me of the Golden Gate Bridge just blue it looks just the same a tad smaller I think but a great stop under the bridge in Stanley Park for photo ops of the lion statues that guard the entrance to the gate, also when you cross out of the park on the Stanley park exit there is a great view with smaller lions. This spot is also on the hop on off bus tour.

    Here we come
    Patricia A.

    Visiting Vancouver and had to see the Lions Gate Bridge. And if you going to see it might as well drive over it. However choose the wrong time. Came during peek traffic hours and it took longer than expected. Beautiful views on both sides of the bridge. No regrets, it was worth it..

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    Rose J.

    Lions Gate Bridge is a beautiful site from afar and close up. We encounter the bridge on several occasions while visiting. We took a boat cruise in the harbor and saw the awesome site from afar and later we traveled over to North Vancouver. The traffic was pretty steady and not many walkers or bike riders.

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    Brian S.

    Lions Gate Bridge is a place to experience, not just a passageway from one landmass to another. The Lions Gate has wonderful bike-ways it great fun to stop on the top of the Bridge and enjoy the wonderful landscapes Returning from Whistler one night I saw a very Amateur Stuntman jump off he Bridge with a Bungee Cord attached to his back. He missed his target a Cruise Ship. His friends with a camcorder filming the stunt wondering what his next move would be. His next move was to have his Bungee cord cut and to be arrested by a police on a boat.

    Josh B.

    This reminds me of the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, WA except it's not tolled and the lanes seem smaller. It is nice that it leads you right in to Stanley Park and looks cool when it's lit up at night. Architecturally it's a modern marvel. This bridge is really huge and supremely high above the water. I didn't experience any traffic whilst crossing it the few times I had to while in Vancouver but it was slightly irritating when people weave in and out and speed past you and merge in without signaling. Maybe I've become accustomed to the slower pace... the much slower pace of Washington drivers, but being from the east coast I can always put my east coast driving face on and weave like the rest of them. Otherwise it had great views of the surrounding area. I kind of wanted to walk across it to see how windy it is, but chances are I'd get too scared.

    Road at night~
    Edward L.

    Definitely one of the landmarks of the city. Built during the Great Depression, fell apart over the years, decks redone and repainted in 2000. Whenever it's a clear sky, there are tons of great photo opportunities. Dare I say it, this bridge looks better than the Golden Gate. Though it's obviously not as long. The reason why I can't give it 5 stars is that the traffic totally sucks on this thing during rush hour. Why they spent so much money to not even add any capacity totally blows my mind. At least the interchange on the North Vancouver side isn't as congested anymore.

    Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, BC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spine)
    Crystal H.

    Growing up in Vancouver, I have had some incredible memories with the Lions Gate Bridge: -Standing under the bridge on school field trips and learning about the bridge history -Whipping over it on the way to countless trips to Whistler or heading to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry -Being coerced into following a group of VW's heading into Stanley Park for a car show (oh, how cute boys can have a way of changing a gal's plans!) -Waiting in traffic and passing the time catching up via phone with dear friends -Getting pulled over by a West Van PD at the start of the bridge deck...turns out they were wrong, I wasn't drinking, but my tail light was out -And my all time fave: screaming at the top of my lungs with the windows rolled down, wind blowing, sun setting, cruise ship sailing on underneath the bridge... right after signing the paperwork when I bought my West End apartment a few years ago! On a sunny day I can't help but open all the windows in my car, crank a summertime tune and breathe in the air, soak in the view and smile like a kid who has just sunk his face into a big ol piece of chocolate cake.

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    Very cool bridge to watch, highly recommend checking it out from the walk/drive around stanley park.

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    Great bridge with awesome views and pedestrian paths on both sides. Keep to the edge and watch for speeding bicycles!

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    4.1(96 reviews)
    3.5 kmDowntown

    Wonderful center at the Vancouver Cruise Terminal. Dining, bars, walking paths, bike paths, shops…read moreand a close-up view of the ships docking and embarking. Downtown Vancouver near many hotels especially the Fairmont right across the park. All bus, train, cans and rideshare pickups can be found just steps away. Also located on the bay with views of Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. You can watch seaplanes take off and land, helicopters, all manner of ships and boats. Great spot for locals and tourists.

    June, 2025. Canada Place, Vancouver. We strolled outside around Canada Place on a Monday evening,…read moreto orient ourselves to where our cruise would be sailing the following day. It's a large area on the harbor, anchored by the cruise terminal, the convention center, the Pan Pacific hotel ($$$$), the Fairmont Hotel ($$$$) across the street, a broad boardwalk with benches along the harbor, the iconic Vancouver sign, and shopping. It was very relaxing to watch seaplanes taking off and landing on the harbor while trying to get a glimpse of marine creatures in the water. We weren't too successful on the latter pursuit. We knew where to check-in the following day, and again where to disembark from the ship later. Unfortunately, for how well the area appears to be designed, there are significant bottlenecks that contribute to VERY slow moving lines, especially when thousands of passengers are disembarking from the ship. You're forced to walk up along narrow pathways near the parking garage. It's a fairly long distance, without accessibility features, and passengers are three-deep in width inching their ways out with their suitcases. Our plan was to take an Uber from the terminal to our hotel (less than a mile away) but decided to wait in a covered spot for the crowds to dissipate and for the rain to lighten. It took about an additional hour once we were already at street level.

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    Ilanaaq Inukshuk

    Ilanaaq Inukshuk

    4.5(15 reviews)
    3.4 kmWest End

    Everybody has a word or two that they dislike, for whatever reason. For me, I can't stand the word…read more"iconic". It is SO overused, and often it is used so loosely and inappropriately, that it has lost a lot of its true meaning. We've become somewhat numb to what the word is supposed to mean because it's thrown about so often in describing people and things that, while they might be really swell, they are by no means "iconic". That said, this inukshuk sculpture truly IS iconic. It is THE iconic sculpture and signature piece that, if one had to choose ONE symbol or work that represented the City of Vancouver, this would be it. Proudly standing on a grassy outpost of land overseeing the Burrard Inlet, just to the west of the seawall, halfway. between Sunset Beach and English Bay, this Inukshuk sculpture rises tall, like a monarch on her throne overseeing her realm. This massive granite piece is extremely popular with city residents and tourists alike, and I always see people taking photos of it and by it, regardless of the weather or time of day (it's particularly striking at sunrise and sunset, but at dusk, when it's illuminated by its footlights, it's spectacular! I like how it's illuminated by different colored lights at various nightly festivals during the year). One of the reasons that it's so majestic is its setting, right by the water. In my opinion, this is one of the most successful pairings of artwork to context ever, as its setting here on the water by the seawall at English Bay could not have been more perfect. I see one reviewer gave this landmark a mediocre review due to the fencing erected around the work during the annual fireworks celebration, noting he could not get up close to the sculpture due to the barrier. To this I say, get over it! I applaud the City for protecting this iconic, precious sculpture and appreciating its worth and value by preserving it as best they can. If that means putting fencing up around it a few nights out of the year, so be it. Better that then having it defaced by graffiti or climbed upon by drunken revelers during some nights when there are thousands and thousands of party-goers in this area. I applaud the City for protecting this sculpture in this way. Vancouver has a lot of wonderful artwork to showcase, and this particular work represents and pays homage to much of the City's cultural history and values. Truly not-to-be-missed!

    The mighty monument that overlooks the beautiful English Bay. The Inukshuk is a symbol of Canada…read moreand Inuit culture. A tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to observe the moving ships and sunsets.

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    Burrard Bridge

    4.4(14 reviews)
    4.4 km

    One of three bridges that joins Vancouver with Richmond or Granville, this is a very tall one. I…read moreknow that because I initially walked down thinking that I'd take the ferry but there was a super long queue and I decided to just walk it. That was a mistake. TAKE THE FERRY even if it means a 20 minute wait. Though if I'd not taken the bridge, I'd have missed the amazing view of False Creek and English Bay. Despite being under major construction, there was a nice wide bicycle lane, a raised pedestrian walkway and enough room for automobiles, too. The bridge is a steel truss style, built between 1930 and 1932. It is marked with the coat of arms of Vancouver, "by sea and land we prosper". I think that's cool.

    I love this bridge!…read more I daily walk along the seawall from Cooper's Park toStanley Park (usually way beyond Prospect Point), and in Yaletown/Beach area, I always walk under three bridges: the Cambie, the Granville and the Burrard. And the Burrard is my favorite by far! It's like the grand dame of the three, for sure! The bridge is stately, of cream-colored concrete, and has a lot of Art Deco flourishes. There are galleries on high for viewing and various architectural embellishments. Underneath the bridge are potted plantings by local gardeners.. What I most enjoy is the view! As soon as I cross under the bridge, I am greeted by the most spectacular view of Kits' Jerico Beach across False Creek, Sunset Beach straight ahead, and water opening up to the ocean, with mountains serving as a majestic backdrop. It's just breathtaking. My goal is to walk the Burrard Bridge sometime in the next month. My family and I walked the Granville Bridge, and the views from on high were stunning. I'm sure those from the Burrard are, too!

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