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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.
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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.
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 |
