Attraction: Elk Falls Provincial Park & Suspension Bridge

Opening day at the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge

          Campbell River's newest attraction is also one of its greatest. The Rotary Club of Campbell River spearheaded the suspension bridge project in 2009, and were supported by both BC Hydro and BC Parks. The bridge hangs 60 meters (approx. 200 feet) above the canyon and is sprawled across 64 meters (approx. 210 feet) from cliff to cliff.

Steps leading down to the bridge

          If you're physically disabled, the top viewing platform is wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately the bridge itself and the viewing platform near the falls are not.

A warning for those who have difficulty with stairs: there are 69 steps leading down to the bridge itself (with resting platforms).

          Not only is the view from the bridge spectacular, but the trail also offers access to the other trails, so you can continue your walk through the rest of the park.

Directions from Campbell River: 

• Follow the blue and white BC Parks highway signs to Elk Falls Park from Highway 19 at Campbell River. (Going straight -- do not cross the bridge on Tamarac) Highway 19 will become Highway 28. 
• Turn right off Highway 28 onto Brewster Lake Road.
• Access to bridge will be a via the Parking Lot Trail, please use parking lot at trail head. 

Please Note: There may be signs saying that Brewster Lake Road is closed, along Highway 28. Disregard these, as you are still able to access the Elk Falls parking lot which is located immediately to your right after you turn onto Brewster Lake Road.

View of Elk Falls from the bridge