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Walking!
The
Capilano Suspension Bridge is
Vancouver's oldest visitor attraction. Originally built in 1889, today's
bridge is the 4th bridge at this location, 450 feet (140 meters) across
and 230 feet (70meters) above Vancouver’s spectacular Capilano River.
But don't worry, even though it sways and creaks, it's very, very
strong. Strong enough to support the weight of ten heavy-duty military
fighter planes. Strong enough to handle the 850,000 visitors each year.
Even strong enough to handle a classroom full of kindergarten students!
Walking across the Bridge, you will cross over Capilano River and enter
our spectacular "wild side" which features our
Living Forest display.
The
Story Centre brings visitors
face to face with the pioneers who shaped the history of Capilano and
Vancouver through life-sized photomurals, artefacts, flip-books and
voices from the past.
A colourful
Totem Park displays over 25
authentic totem poles collected since the 1930's.
The West Coast rain forest offers meandering trails by tranquil trout
ponds and towering old growth evergreens. The
Living Forest interactive
display offers tree identification clues and fun facts on the flora and
fauna of a West Coast rain forest. The giant panels of the Naturalist's
Notebook illustrate pond and forest life.
The
Big House native carving centre
features native carvers at work, demonstrating techniques and sharing
their heritage.
Friendly turn of the century costumed Tour Greeters and Guides provide
complimentary Park tours May to October.
Dr. Wood's Nature Walks are offered May to October.
Daily entertainment is offered in the summer months. Performers include
the North Wind Dancers (native songs and dances) and the Canyon Echo
(tour guides singing old-time favourites).
The historic
Trading Post Gift Store offers
quality and selection! Native carvings, jewellery, leather footwear,
unique Canadian food products, books and CDs, T shirts and gift items,
plus selected imports such as Polo Ralph Lauren are included in Western
Canada's finest gift store.
The
Canyon Cafe and Loggers' Grill
serve West Coast favourites May to October. The full service heritage
Bridge House Restaurant combines elegance, warmth and excellent cuisine
year round.
Temperatures range from the 40's F
(5-8C) to mid 70's F (20-25C) in this temperate climate in the southwest
corner of B.C.
The clean washrooms are wheelchair accessible |
Capilano Suspension Bridge is
conveniently
located 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver
through Stanley Park over Lions Gate Bridge and north 1 mile on Capilano
Road. From Highway #1 take the Capilano Road exit (exit 14) and travel
north half a mile.
Capilano Suspension Bridge and
Park is open every day except Christmas Day. Winter hours are
9:00am - 5:00pm.
Summer hours are
8:30am - dusk.
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