Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SIGHTS
North Vancouver
CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE
PARK
OFFLINE MAP
(
www.capbridge.com
;
3735 Capilano Rd; adult/youth/child $34.95/21.05/12; 9am-7pm Apr &
May, 8:30am-8pm Jun-Aug, reduced off-season; ; 236 from Lonsdale Quay)
As you walk
gingerly onto one of the world's longest (140m) and highest (70m) suspension bridges,
swaying gently over the roiling Capilano Canyon, remember that its thick steel cables
are embedded in concrete. That should steady your feet - unless there are teenagers
stamping across. Added park attractions include a glass-bottomed cliffside walkway
and an elevated canopy trail through the trees.
This is a hugely popular attraction (hence the summer tour buses); try to arrive early
during peak months so you can check out the historic exhibits, totem poles and tree-
shaded nature trails on the other side of the bridge in relative calm. On your way out,
peruse what must be the city's largest souvenir shop for First Nations artworks, 'moose
dropping' choccies and a full-range of T-shirts and ball caps. From May to September,
Capilano makes it very easy for you to get here from downtown by running a free
shuttle from Canada Place and area hotels. Check the website for details.
GROUSE MOUNTAIN
OUTDOORS
OFFLINE MAP
(
www.grousemountain.com
;
6400 Nancy Greene Way; Skyride adult/youth/child $39.95/23.95/
13.95; 9am-10pm; ; 236 from Lonsdale Quay)
Calling itself the 'Peak of Van-
couver,' this mountaintop playground offers smashing views of downtown, shimmering
in the water below. In summer,
Skyride
gondola tickets include access to lumberjack
shows, alpine hiking, movie presentations and a grizzly-bear refuge. Pay extra for zip-
lining and
Eye of the Wind
, a 20-story, elevator-accessed turbine tower with a panor-
amic viewing pod that will have your camera itching for action.
