Scenic Vancouver attraction transforms for huge FIFA celebration this summer

Apr 30 2026, 8:13 pm

Excitement for the FIFA World Cup continues to build throughout Metro Vancouver, and you can take your fandom to great heights at a new celebration hosted by Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Canyon Kick-Off will transform the park into a football paradise from June 6 to July 19, and soccer fans of all ages are welcome. 

The immersive, soccer-themed experience will showcase the scenic views for which Capilano Suspension Bridge is renowned, as well as feature plenty of activities to get you hyped for one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

The highlight of Canyon Kick-Off will be country flags representing all eight nations competing in Vancouver, alongside a 10-foot soccer ball, suspended beneath the iconic bridge.

Visitors will discover interactive soccer-themed activations, photo opportunities, and activities for the whole family everywhere they turn, including on the Treetops Adventure, Cliffwalk and the Suspension Bridge.

Keep your cameras ready, as you can strike a post at the “LOVE the beautiful game” installation, at the signature soccer ball feature at the park’s entrance and more. Plus, try your hand at foosball, soccer cornhole, and the official Rainforest Explorer sticker album challenge.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

The Cliff House Restaurant will also serve a special globally inspired menu for the event. Score a win for your taste buds by trying out the following eats and treats.

  • Australia: Tim Tam Caramel Ice Cream Pie
  • Belgium: Moules Frites
  • Canada: Caesar topped with Maple Caramelized Bacon
  • Egypt: Baba Ganoush
  • New Zealand: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Qatar: Karak Chai
  • Switzerland: Alpine Mac & Cheese with gherkins, onion and Bauschpek
  • Turkey: Pistachio Kataifi with Caykur Black Tea
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Capilano Suspension Bridge

Soccer fans from around the world are coming to Vancouver this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and so are some of music’s biggest artists.

FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver has revealed the amphitheatre concert series lineup at the PNE, with the ticketed events being part of a massive transformation of the PNE into a “FIFA World Cup hub” with “family-focused entertainment to immersive fan activities for all ages.”

Organizers have also revealed more than 60 free performances at the Park Stage this summer, joining the music lineup for the 28 days of live entertainment at Hastings Park.

Canyon Kick-Off at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When: June 6 to July 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (with guests allowed to stay in the park up to one hour after closing)
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
Tickets: Available online

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