Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Brackendale
Brackendale is best known
for the bald eagles that winter in
the nearby 1,900-acre (770-ha)
Brackendale Eagles Provincial
Park, but its ocean and river loca-
tion also make this small town a
great place for rafting and canoe-
ing. After enjoying a day on the
water in summer, or watching
the eagles feast on salmon in
winter, refuel in Brackendale
Art Gallery's cozy teahouse.
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Brackendale Art Gallery:
41950 Government Rd
A Drive Along the
North Shore
Morning
Begin at the Stanley Park
end of
Lions Gate Bridge
,
where two stone lions will
welcome you. Cross the
bridge and take the North
Vancouver exit onto Marine
Drive, making the first left-
hand turn onto Capilano
Rd. Continue for 10 min-
utes to
Grouse Mountain
.
Parking the car, hop on the
Skyride for the 1-mile
(1.5-km) ride to the top.
Spend 90 minutes visiting
the grizzlies at the
Refuge
for Endangered Wildlife
,
and watching the lumber-
jack show and
Theatre in
the Sky
's dramatic video
on beautiful BC.
Lunch at
Altitudes Bistro
,
enjoying marvelous views.
Afternoon
After lunch return to the car
and drive down Capilano
Rd, about 5 minutes, to
Capilano Suspension
Bridge
(see pp14-15).
Cross the heart-stopping
bridge to
Treetops Adven-
ture
for an eagle's-eye
view of the rainforest.
The Stawamus Chief, Squamish
Squamish
”Squamish,” a Coast Salish
word meaning “mother of the
wind,” is an apt name for this
windy town that has become a
major center for outdoor activities.
Rock climbers relish the challenge
of the Stawamus Chief, an impos-
ing granite monolith. Others wind-
surf on the Squamish River or
camp in nearby parks, including
renowned Garibaldi Provincial
Park. Visit the West Coast Her-
itage Railway Park to see the
famed black-and-gold Royal Hud-
son Steam Train or take a mini-
train ride.
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West Coast
Heritage Railway Park: 39645 Govern-
ment Rd
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604 898 9336
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Return to Marine Dr via
Capilano Rd, driving west
about 15 minutes to 25th
St in West Vancouver, then
turn left toward
Dundarave
Park
. The scenic pier and
park at the water's edge
marks one end of the
Centennial Seawalk
.
After a breath of fresh sea
air, walk up to
Marine
Drive
and boutique shop-
ping in Dundarave village.
End the day at one of
The Beach House
's patio
tables
(see p90)
, watching
the sun set over Dundar-
ave Beach as you dine.
Brackendale Art Gallery hosts the village's annual eagle festival;
call 604 898 3333 for details or visit www.brackendaleartgallery.com
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