Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

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Not for the faint of heart, Capilano Suspension Bridge is located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The bridge, which was originally constructed in 1889, is one of Vancouver’s top tourists destinations. It hangs 230 feet above the Capilano River and spans a distance of 450 feet.

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Crossing it is exhilarating and nerve racking all at the same time! It can also cause a bit of seasickness for those with weaker constitutions. However, the bridge is one of my favorite spots to visit in Vancouver both for the history of the area and for being “out in nature” so close to the city center.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge is the focal point of a 27 acre park. Along with the bridge, the park also features a cliff walk, guided nature hikes, a tree top adventure, and a totem park filled with totem poles created by local First Nation tribes. Additionally the park has a restaurant and substantial gift shop.

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The Cliff Walk

The Cliff Walk portion of Capilano opened in June, 2011. The walkways follow a granite cliff face and take you on a breathtaking walk far above a waterfall and the Capilano River. Some portions of the trail’s walkways are glass, giving visitors an unobstructed view of the canyon below.

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Don’t look down!

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Is that an Ewok? 😂

Another one of the park’s stunning attractions is the Tree Top walk. This series of wooden walkways and bridges takes visitors far up into the Douglas Fir trees found throughout the area. The walk includes interpretive signs and a chance to view some local wildlife up close.

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Happy to be up in the trees.

One fantastic design element of the walk is that the walkways do not damage the trees. Instead of being bolted into place, the paths and bridges are connected to each Douglas Fir via an innovative collar system. These collars can be adjusted to accommodate the tree’s growth in circumference and height.

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That is one BIG tree.

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Did you know the most significant/important carving on a totem pole is the one at eye level?

Before reaching any of the park’s vertigo inducing attractions, there is a collection of totem poles. These highlight the coastal culture of the area’s First Nation tribes. Totem poles are found from Oregon up to Alaska. Among other things, totems can be used to share family histories, commemorate special events or to honor special individuals. The totem in the photo above “tells the story of an abandoned blind man saved by a bear who brought him fish to eat.” (Sourced from a plaque at the park.)

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is open every day (rain or shine) excluding Christmas, December 25. During the holiday season the park is open well past dark and is decorated with hundreds of thousands of lights. Well behaved leashed dogs are allowed in the park and British Columbia residents are eligible for park discounts.

For more information on visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park go to: https://www.capbridge.com/

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All photos taken by me June 1, 2019 with an iPhone 7. Portions of this post have been previously shared on my personal Instagram and Narrative.org accounts.

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I was there before!!!- hehehe
It was WILD!!!!! And so beautiful!!!

You looked like you thoroughly enjoyed it!!! 🤗

It is a good time. I love a quality tourist destination. 🤣😂

You were there before too?!!! Come back! It’s just e hours away. We could “hang” out. Get it? Hang. Bridge. 🤣😂🤣 #dadjoke

I haven't been to this place in ages, I really think they proprietor could add a few more features like Bungie jumping for that extra thrill for visitors.

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🤔 Good point. Though Christmas visits at night could add the extra element of missteps. This is one place you definitely don’t want to misstep. Though it would be exciting for a few minutes.

The carving at eye-level is purely important to the one wielding the chisels and such :)

Hey, I believe everything I read on the internet. 😉 🤣😂🤣

According to Canadian naturalist Pat Kramer, an expert on First Nations culture, the lowest figures on the totem pole are often considered the most prestigious. The designs on the bottom six feet of a totem pole are the ones that will be seen at eye level, after all, so they're the figures that the carver usually decides not to farm out to apprentices. "The helpers do the high up parts and the master finishes the low end of the pole," explains Kramer. "Higher-up figures are more representational and, if anything, slightly less important."

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Oh my goodness. Thank you! 🤗

@dfinney I have my Pilots license, I have built two story houses......and this makes my hands sweat!!😳
Beautiful, just beautiful!!!😀

🤣😂 Hey it’s not too far for you guys. Next time you pop over the border for spaghetti factory just drive a bit further north! 😄

It looks beautiful, the Mrs. said she will follow me over the bridge...
She just said..." The question is are you going over the bridge LOL!!😳🙄🤔

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