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Capilano Suspension Bridge
For thrill appeal, few sites rival Capilano Suspension Bridge. At the height that
eagles fly, the bridge is a swaying span across the tumbling Capilano River far
below. The world's longest and highest suspension footbridge, it crosses into the
hushed recesses of a West Coast rainforest. This century-old attraction now
includes a walk high above the forest floor, from treetop to treetop, built using
new technology. Scotsman George Grant MacKay, who bought the property in
1888, would be amazed. Today's modern bridge is the fourth on the site.
Top 10 Features
1 Suspension Bridge
2 Locals from the Past
3 The Big House
4 Capilano River and Gorge
5 Treetops Adventure
6 Treetops Technology
7 Totem Park
8 Living Forest
9 Story Centre
0 English Country Garden
Costumed guides
Tasty salmon, beef,
and chicken burgers
are served at the Log-
gers' Grill. For special-
ty coffees, pastries,
and homemade piz-
zas, try the Canyon
Café. For full-service,
enjoy gourmet dining
at the Bridge House
Restaurant across
Capilano Road.
Suspension Bridge
This awe-inspiring
bridge is built of sturdy
steel cables spanning
450 ft (137 m) and strong
enough to support two
full Boeing 747s. Those
crossing the bridge today
cling tightly to the hand-
rails as they experience
the same thrills as visi-
tors did in 1889
(center)
.
If heights are a con-
cern when crossing
the bridge, focus on
the back of the per-
son in front of you.
It's well worth mak-
ing the trip across.
Locals from
the Past
Friendly costumed guides
in period attire welcome
visitors to the park. Tak-
ing on the roles of local
historical characters,
the guides narrate the
sometimes hair-raising
stories of the North
Shore's early days when
timber was king.
• 3735 Capilano Rd,
North Vancouver
• Map B1
• 604 985 7474
• www.capbridge.com
• Open 9am-5pm daily;
Summer: 8:30am-dusk;
closed Dec 25
• Summer rates: adults
$24.95, senior/students
$18.50, youth (13-16)
$12.95, children (6-12)
$6.50; under 6s free
The Big House
Skilled carvers, bead-
ers, and weavers work in
the open-fronted Little Big
House, sharing their skills and cultural knowledge with
appreciative onlookers. At the center of the cedar-planked
Big House is the Next Generation story pole, honoring First
Nations artists. From spring to fall, dancers, drummers,
and singers perform legends in the plaza area
(above)
.
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Legends performed by First Nations entertainers in front of the
Big House are traditional to the West Coast
