Capilano
Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Road,
North Vancouver
604-985-7474
http://www.capbridge.com
Location:
It
is conveniently located 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver through
Stanley Park over Lions Gate Bridge and north 1.6 kilometres (1
mile) on Capilano Road. From the Trans-Canada Highway heading
west, take the Capilano Road exit (#14) and travel north 0.8 kilometres
(half a mile.) Easily accessible by transit: from downtown Vancouver
ride the Seabus and take #236 to Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Hours
of Operation:
See http://www.capbridge.com/rates_information/index.html
Cost:
(Currently)
See http://www.capbridge.com/rates_information/index.html
What
is there to Do and See?
Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver, British Columbia's
most popular tourist attractions. The reason is simple, there
are so many things to see and do! Just minutes from downtown Vancouver,
Capilano Suspension Bridge offers a unique mix of adventure, history
and culture making this Vancouver tourist attraction a complete
an essential on your list of things to do in Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction, originally built in 1889,
stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano
River. Since then much has been added to the twenty-seven acre
park. Of the many things to do, Treetops Adventure is the park's
newest attraction - seven suspension bridges through the evergreens
taking you up to 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor. Guided
nature tours, the Kids' Rainforest Explorer program and Living
Forest exhibit enhance this unique rainforest encounter. Enjoy
musical entertainment and First Nations carving demonstrations.
Take photos at the Totem Park and with the Capilano Tramps.
Capilano bridge
Follow in the footsteps of the millions of visitors who have crossed
Capilano Suspension Bridge since 1889. The original bridge was
constructed of hemp rope and cedar planks. 450 feet (137m) long
and 230 feet (70m) high, today's bridge is made of reinforced
steel safely anchored in 13 tons of concrete on either side of
the canyon.
Treetops Adventure
Treetops Adventure is the newest of Capilano Suspension Bridge's
attractions and the first venue of its kind in North America,
offering a squirrel's eye view of a thriving coastal forest. Visitors
venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another on a
series of elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as
100 feet (30m) above the forest floor. Guided nature tours and
the Kids' Rainforest Explorer program are some of the activities
that enhance this unique rainforest encounter. Recognized for
extraordinary innovation with national and provincial tourism
and engineering awards, a walk on Treetops Adventure has emerged
as one of Vancouver's quintessential activities.
Story-Centre
You're one of the Capilano Tramps, those early adventurers who
made the long "tramp" to Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Today visitors to Capilano Suspension Bridge can pose with the
Tramps before they begin their walk through the Story Centre.
Life-size photomurals, artifacts and antiques together with "voices
from the past" and informative flipbooks chronicle the early
history of the Bridge and the development of Vancouver.
Totem Park
Part of Capilano's captivating story involves the tradition of
placing totem (story) poles on the grounds at Capilano Suspension
Bridge. In the 1930's Mac MacEachran invited local First Nations
to place their story poles in the park, adding a First Nations
theme. Those colourful poles are maintained in the exact condition
in which they were received and are on display in the Totem Park.
First Nations Cultural Centre
Watch as First Nations legends are chiseled into cedar and shared
with guests at Kia'palano, our First Nations' Cultural Center.
Traditional weaving and beadwork is also demonstrated through
the day.
The Living Forest
One overwhelming interest of guests to Capilano Suspension Bridge
is the flora and fauna of the West Coast rainforest. The Living
Forest provides panels with interactive displays, fun facts and
"what's that tree?" identification clues. Bug boxes
show creepy crawlies at work in the soil. The giant "Naturalist's
Notebook" panels illustrate life in the ponds and the world
of a fallen tree. Visitors are well informed for their stroll
through the rainforest, past tranquil trout ponds and majestic
evergreens.
Shopping & Dining
After enjoying the thrills at Capilano Suspension Bridge, you've
worked up an appetite and need a little shopping therapy! Enjoy
a snack or meal at any of our food venues and visit the Trading
Post for the best collection of gifts, clothing and souvenir items
you will find on your travels.
Entertainment
There's high kicking and fast strumming when the Pioneer Players
hit the stage! Guests are encouraged to sing along to old time
favourites and join in the summer entertainment.
Let the Strong Wind Dancers nourish your spirit with their traditional
song and dance performances. Featuring songs and dances from the
Haida, Haisla, Tlingit, Tsimsian and Squamish Nations, guests
can participate in the daily performances or sit back and watch
as the mysteries of age-old First Nations legends unfold.
The Pioneer Players perform throughout the day during park hours.
Please call for more information.
Rainforest Tour
Join a friendly eco guide for a complimentary 20 to 30 minute
tour of Capilano Suspension Bridge's West Coast rainforest. This
highly interactive Vancouver sightseeing tour provides an introduction
to our temperate rainforest. Temperate rainforests differ greatly
from a traditional tropical rainforest and can be found in Vancouver
parks such as Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Discover the mysteries of an old growth forest and its life cycle;
Learn about the flora and fauna found in our ecosystem; Identify
various trees and plant life unique to Vancouver, Canada. During
your visit, Capilano eco-guides share with guests the climatic
characteristics that make Vancouver and the West Coast a unique
environment. There are millions of secrets waiting to be discovered
on this light walking and sightseeing tour. Rainforest tours are
offered year-round, rain or shine.
*Wheelchair accessible.
Tips:
1. Washrooms and the east side of the Park
2. Call ahead to find out when the guided tours are
3. Call to find out more information about the Kids' Rainforest
Explorer program
4. Bring a picnic and eat there! Lots of scenic relaxing places
to sit and enjoy!
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