Receive 50% off Capilano Suspension Bridge Venue Rentals
If you’re looking for a great venue to host your event and you’re a Capilano Suspension Bridge season pass holder, you can receive 50% off venue rentals for special events booked in the Bridge House Restaurant and Canyon House Banquet Rooms until June 15th, 2010. This offer is based on availability and minimum spend of $3000 on food and beverages.
16 Useful Links for the 2010 Games
Photo courtesy of Janusz I's Flickr Stream
With only 30 days left before the Vancouver 2010 Olympics livens the city, we’ve decided to compile a list of resources that will help you with get around the city, be in the know about hottest free and paid events, and keep up with athletic events and athletes. If you have a resource of your own, we’d love to hear your comments. Oh and…. Go Canada Go!
Videos from Canyon Lights
Our Canyon Lights launch was a great success and we’re looking forward to hosting a plethora of visitors looking for some bright lights, holiday treats, live music, glass blowing, and a swaying bridge to top 
. Best of all, proceeds of this event are going to the Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund Association so it’s the perfect way to help out and contribute to a great cause this holiday.
We’re lighting up the park until January 2nd so come by for a visit, have a hot chocolate, listen to some live holiday music, and marvel in the majestic West Coast Rainforest for a night. If you have any questions feel free to call us at 604-985-7474 or email info@capbridge.com. We hope to see you there!
Top 10 Christmas Gifts from the Trading Post
Light up your Night: Canyon Lights at the Park
Star light, star bright, it’s once again time for Canyon Lights! Capilano Suspension Bridge’s annual holiday tradition makes a shimmering return for 2009. From December 4 – January 2, guests can experience the bridge in a new and magical light, suspended and sparkling high above the canyon. Canyon Lights is a holiday favourite for the whole family and includes glass-blowing with local artist Malcolm MacFadyen, gingerbread cookie decorating, Kid’s Corner, and the merry melodies of the holiday band.
Harvest Festival on October 10-12 & October 31
What makes fall so great? Could it be the crisp air, vibrant leaves, bundling up in the cold, or the pumpkin pie? (more…)
Vancouver Featured in National Geographic’s 50 Places of a Lifetime
Pick up the Special Collector’s Issue of National Geographic Traveler and you’ll find Vancouver featured as “50 Places of a Lifetime, The World’s Greatest Destinations”. I don’t think that shocks a lot of people that live in this laid-back coastal city-entrenched in natural beauty and a liveliness that’s bar-none. What are some of the other must-do destinations featured? The list is broken up in to Urban Spaces, Wild Places, Paradise Found, Country Unbound, and World Wonders.
The cherry on top?
Top 10 Visitor Flickr Pics We Love
Over the past few years, through thousands of visitors to the park, The Capilano Suspension Bridge has accumulated quite the Flickr following with over 14,000 photos tagged of the park. The best part about it is having everyone share their experience through the lens of the camera with others. I love digging through the photos and seeing different perspectives and insights on how people interpret nature, the bridge, and their overall surroundings. Below you’ll find my favourite pics (although there are so so many fantastic ones!)
Have one of your own you’d like to share? Leave a commment with a link to the picture To see more of these great shots you can go here. Enjoy!
Courtesy of 604_SumiPhoto Courtesy of BLANKartist
Capilano Oscars Party Photo Recap
The ‘Oscars’ is an annual event that celebrates the end of the summer season. It is a thank you to all Capilano Suspension Bridge team members and, after food and festivities, recognizes accomplishments within each department. This year’s theme was all about “Camp Capilano”. The Canyon Lookout at the park set the stage for a night of camp songs, S’mores, delicious bites, and a lot of socializing!
The ‘Oscars’ culminates with the presentation of Capilano Scholarships, the Capilanitude Award and the Capilano video. The Scholarships and Capilanitude Award are special presentations from park Owner and President Nancy Stibbard . The Scholarships recognize a team member’s contribution to Capilano and their community in addition to their exceptional academic accomplishment. Capilanitude recognizes someone who Nancy finds invaluable, someone who leads by example. At the end of the evening the video highlights team members at work and at play and offers a lasting memory of summer at Capilano.
It was a fantastic way to wrap up the Summer and acknowledge all of the hard work that goes into making the Park such a magical place. You can see all of the photos from the party here.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Capilano Suspension Bridge & Park
Having the Capilano Suspension Bridge Head Office in the heart of it all has been amazing. Not only is it a glorious place to come to every morning, but I’ve also picked up on some interesting tidbits that I’d like to share with you. It’s a walk in the park *drum roll*. I bet you didn’t know that… (more…)
Capilano Suspension Bridge Then and Now
We’re old! One hundred and twenty years to be exact and we’re proud of it The Capilano Suspension Bridge has changed a lot over the past few decades. From its humble beginnings of a bridge made out of hemp ropes and cedar planks, to one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions. Here’s a look at some photos of the suspension bridge pioneers who first set out to build a bridge and get over it. Let’s get to the history lesson.
A true Capilano Suspension Bridge Pioneer
The Province Visits Raptors Ridge
Stomper the Barn Owl
The Province was here to visit Raptor’s Ridge, our birds of prey exhibition which includes an interactive and up close look at some magnificent birds. You’ll get a first hand look at a Lanner Falcon, Great Horned Owl, Great Barn Owl, and more. You can view the Raptors Ridge Video here. Come and visit these amazing birds until September 7th at the Capilano Suspension Bridge!
Capilano Suspension Bridge Named Top 5 Scariest Bridges
Trip Advisor, the world’s most popular and largest travel community, announced the top five jaw-dropping and top five scariest bridges in the world. Capilano Suspension Bridge made the list at number 2. You can read the full article here.
The only question remains, have you conquered the suspension bridge before?
Unlimited Admission with the 2010 Pass for BC Residents!
We love BC residents and that’s why we’re offering the 2010 pass which is your ticket to unlimited Capilano Suspension Bridge visits until December 2010. The best part is that it’s only only $20.10! That’s unlimited old growth rainforest, cliffside walks, suspension bridge crossings, treehouse visits, Tree Tops Adventures, and annual special events.
We have an equally amazing Family Pass (2 adults and 2 kids under 16) which gives you unlimited admission in to the park until December 2010 for only $58.20.
To receive your 2010 pass, visit www.capbridge.com, click on the voucher button on the top left corner, and follow the instructions. Bring valid identification showing your BC residence. We hope to see you soon!
Top 10 Best Guest Comments at the Park
Questions and Comments go hand in hand. If you read the last post, Top 10 Best Questions Asked in the Park, then you’ll like this one too
We gathered some of the most memorable comments we’ve heard from our guests while they were visiting the Park. Let’s get to it!
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