| 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. | |
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| The bridge is 450 feet long and 230 feet above the floor of Capilano Canyon. Each step on the bridge creates a gentle wave on the bridge surface and it is fun to watch everyone walking crooked. | |
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The two RV Gypsies took time to pause on the bridge and marveled at
the view, 230 feet below, as clear water rushed far below and streams
cascaded down the canyon walls. |
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Treetops Adventure |
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| After walking the 450 foot long Capilano Suspension Bridge, the two RV Gypsies followed a winding path to the elevated timber frame boardwalks high above the forest floor and they got a birds-eye view of a thriving coastal rainforest. | |
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| Above: Stairs curving around and up to another shorter suspension bridge. |
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| ABOVE: Lee Duquette climbed the stairs first while Karen Duquette stayed on the trail to photograph Lee on the first bridge in Treetop Adventure. Then Karen climbed the stairs to join Lee and continue on to the other bridges. | |
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| BELOW: In all, the rainforest canopy walk is 650 feet long and made up of a series of cable bridges suspended between platforms that reach as high as 12 stories and go from the forest floor to the upper branches, and deep into the forest to the edge of the canyon and back again. Below: Lee on to the second bridge at Treetops Adventure. | |
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Below: looking down to the original pathway |
Below:
looking out and around the corner to the next bridge |
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Each Treetops Adventure
bridge is supported on 1-inch cables capable of holding 100,000 pounds. |
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| Cliffhanger Walk is a leisurely stroll among the trees and native plants to get another perspective of the forest and canyon | |
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The Capilano Suspension Bridge as seen from the Cliffhanger area. |
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Below: Views of the river from various locations |
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| Below: The trail circled back under the main Capilano Suspension Bridge and provided Karen Duquette with photo opportunities from a different angle. | |
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Below: Looking straight
down |
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Below: A friendly bear
greeted the two RV Gypsies at the entrance to the gift shop. He said,
"Shop, or else!" |
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| A cloud covered Grouse Mountain as viewed from the Capilano Bridge. The two RV Gypsies will go there next and hope the view clears. Use the link below for photos of Grouse Mountain. | |
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