Completed in 2015, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge in Campbell River spans 60 meters and, along with a cantilevered viewing platform, provides spectacular views of Elk Falls never before possible.

The vision of the Rotary Club of Campbell River, the bridge was developed in partnership with BC Parks and BC Hydro.  With funding from community, government, business and ICET, it is a demonstration of the important role non-profits can play in rallying support for economic development.The bridge will provide opportunities for new target markets such as bus tours, mobility challenged visitors, more adventurous thrill seekers as well as other new hospitality and business opportunities to service and grow these new markets.

Since opening on May 9, 2015, the 83-stall parking lot has been full most weekends. In the first few weeks of early season operation, it is estimated that more than an average of two thousand visitors per day have been enjoying the new amenity. With summer here, those numbers are increasing, and project proponents are seeing their projections around economic impact coming to fruition.

The Elk Falls Suspension Bridge project is a successful pilot for infrastructure development that can be replicated around British Columbia, bringing together non-profit groups, government, business and other stakeholders to help realize a community vision.