The
Capilano River runs from the base of Grouse Mountain at the
Cleveland Dam, down through North Vancouver into the Pacific by
the Park
Royal Shopping Mall,
Ambleside and underneath
the Lions Gate Bridge. Along the river there are many
outstanding walking and hiking paths.
You can begin your walk at the mouth of the Capilano River by Park Royal. At the end of the West Vancouver Seawall is a pathway that leads you to the beginning, or end - depending on your start - of the Capilano Pacific Trail. This path leads you along the west side of the river, up into the Capilano canyon to the Fish Hatchery and eventually to the Cleveland Dam . The entire trail takes between three to four hours to complete round trip and can range in difficulty as there are some steep areas within the canyon.
You can also begin the trail from the Cleveland Dam, and there are several other trails and shorter/easier walks or hikes to choose from the Dam. They are marked, but it is also a good idea to bring along a guidebook.