Capilano Road Corridor

Capilano Road: Your Gateway to North Vancouver’s Best Destinations

Capilano Road is a well-travelled transit corridor in North Vancouver, offering residents public transportation access between Marine Drive and Grouse Mountain. This north-south route combines daily transit service with direct connections to some of the North Shore’s most popular attractions.

Strategic Transit Connections

Four TransLink bus routes traverse the well-travelled Capilano Road corridor, with three serving Grouse Mountain and two terminating in downtown Vancouver at Vancouver City Centre Station on the Canada Line.

Route 232 links Phibbs Exchange, Lower Lonsdale, Upper Lonsdale, and Capilano Suspension Bridge to Grouse Mountain. For Lower Lonsdale residents or passengers arriving at Lonsdale Quay by Seabus, bus #236 from Lonsdale Quay Exchange ends its journey at the Grouse Mountain Skyride.

For those living in Canyon Heights, Forest Hills, and Highlands, Route 246 offers service throughout the day to Vancouver City Centre via Lions Gate Bridge. Bus #247 is an express route operating during peak hours, that links Grouse Mountain and downtown Vancouver over the Lions Gate.

Shopping Access Via Transit

Transit users benefit from easy access to multiple shopping destinations. Park Royal Shopping Centre, situated at Marine Drive, serves as a major transit hub and retail destination. Both Edgemont Village and Capilano Mall offer neighborhood services accessible by local bus routes. This transit-connected retail network makes car-free shopping convenient for residents.

Recreation Destinations by Bus

Stunning view of a cable car ascending Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver amidst lush greenery and fog.
Grouse Mountain Skyride gondola.

The Capilano Road Corridor transit routes provide direct access to popular outdoor attractions. Riders can reach:

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
  • Capilano River Regional Park
  • Capilano River Hatchery
  • Grouse Mountain
  • Cleveland Dam
  • Capilano Pacific Trail


Educational Connections

Transit routes serve several educational institutions, including Handsworth Secondary School and Montroyal, Cleveland, and Capilano elementary schools. This transit access makes the area particularly practical for families with students, offering reliable transportation to and from school.

Transit Corridor Advantages

Capilano Road’s position as a transit corridor offers several key benefits:

  • Direct bus service to downtown Vancouver
  • Regular connections to Lonsdale Quay
  • Easy access to Lions Gate Village
  • Year-round service to Grouse Mountain
  • Regular transit service options for commuters