The original Capilano Suspension Bridge was built by George Grant Mackay in 1889 to access prime forest lands that he purchased and protected from logging. The bridge was originally suspended on hemp rope. Today's bridge uses 2-inch steel cables capable of supporting two fully loaded 747's. The bridge was completely rebuilt in 1956.
for more information go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capilano_Suspension_Bridge - but please return here.
Below: The bridge is 460 feet long and 230 feet above the floor of Capilano Canyon. Each step the two RV Gypsies took on the bridge created a gentle wave on the bridge surface and they found themselves walking crooked. It was a lot of fun.
Below:
The two RV Gypsies took time to pause on the bridge and marvel at the
view, 230 feet below, as clear water rushed far below and streams cascaded
down the canyon walls.
Treetops Adventure
As a child, climbing trees was never quite like this for Karen or Lee Duquette, that is for sure. Treetop Adventure took the two RV Gypsies from the reclaimed timber-frame greenhouse to towering canopy platforms that are interconnected by seven suspension bridges. There was a charge to experience this and it was well worth the cost.
Above: Stairs curved around and up to another shorter suspension bridge.
Below: Looking up towards the top of a big tree
Cliffhanger Walk - a leisurely
stroll among the trees and native plants and another perspective of the
forest and canyon.
Below: Views of the river from various locations
Below: The view looking
straight down
Below: The entrance to
the gift shop
