Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

On our first full day in Vancouver we decided to explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. I have to admit I was a little apprehensive about this adventure but it turned out to be a splendid time! We caught the free shuttle right across the street at Canada Place and it wasn't long before we were there. The bus driver did a great job of telling us about the sites along the way.

When you first go into the park there are large story books giving you the history of the suspension bridge and the area. I would have loved to read all the pages but the kids were eager to go into the park. I tried to skim the walls and speed read the books but I don't think I retained much.....actually I was probably just stalling from crossing that crazy high bridge (230 feet high) that was dangling 450 feet across the Capilano River!! Did I mention I don't really care for bridges?

It turned out it wasn't time to cross the bridge yet :) When you go into the park, pick up a map and passport. It has a fun little activity where you find the stamp at each of the locations throughout the park and when you exit you are rewarded with a certificate. After we left the Story Center we went on to the Kia'Palano where there are several totem poles. The kids liked seeing these.

Well, we made it to the bridge.... It was a long walk across for me!! But.....I did it!!!

Next, we went to the Treetop Adventure. The kids picked up their Rainforest Explorer Activity and had a blast collecting all of their information throughout the Treetops and the Living Forest.

Within the Living Forest part of the park there was an area where staff members handled birds. We were enamored with this beautiful owl.

The informational tags on the trees were interesting:

Next up, back across the bridge for a little shopping, a pretzel snack and the CLIFF WALK!!

This was really neat and had several beautiful vistas. At the end of the cliff walk there were fun ecological facts.

We had a great day at this Rainforest Park. It was a perfect day to be outside and I am so glad we chose the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park as our primary activity in Vancouver!!

I definitely think I earned this!!

Next up: Our Alaska leg of the Trip via the Disney Wonder!

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