Annual Tour Guide Appreciation Breakfast
Each year we like to thank the wonderful Tour Guides that create so many amazing experiences for visitors traveling to Vancouver by bringing them to the Capilano Suspension Bridge along with other great attractions. This year’s fun-filled event include morning mimosas, an opportunity to hand with the birds of prey, and a wonderful buffet breakfast that stretched everyone’s waistband to the limit! Here are some photos of the event.
The Trading Post
Originally built in 1911 as a tea house, Capilano Trading Post has offered respite to visitors for over a century. The “Tea House” became the Trading Post during the 1960’s and, with the largest selection of Canadiana merchandise in Western Canada, has earned the reputation as a favorite shopping destination for locals and visitors alike.
In keeping with the Capilano tradition of excellence, 90% of the products offered in the Trading Post are made in Canada, including an impressive selection of First Nations art crafted by local artisans. Ensuring something for everyone on your shopping list, products range from fun, affordable souvenirs and stuffed animals to one-of-a-kind jewelry and luxurious clothing lines for both men and women.
Take home a tasty souvenir and indulge your guilty pleasures with mouth-watering homemade fudge! The Trading Post now offers a wide variety of selections of fudge made fresh daily on site.
Story Centre
You’re one of the Capilano Tramps, those early adventurers who made the long “tramp” to Capilano Suspension Bridge. Today visitors to Capilano Suspension Bridge can pose with the Tramps before they begin their walk through the Story Centre. Life-size photomurals, artifacts and antiques together with “voices from the past” and informative flipbooks chronicle the early history of the Bridge and the development of Vancouver. So get in the picture and into the fun!
Kia’palano
Part of Capilano’s captivating story involves the tradition of placing totem (story) poles on the grounds at Capilano Suspension Bridge. In the 1930’s Mac MacEachran invited local First Nations to place their story poles in the park, adding a First Nations theme. Those colourful poles are maintained in the exact condition in which they were received and are on display in the Totem Park.
The Bridge
The original Capilano Suspension Bridge was built in 1889 and its first cables were actually hemp ropes. Since then the ropes have been replaced several times and re-enforced with solid concrete on either side strong enough to hold 96 elephants or a full jumbo jet! The 450 feet long and 230 feet high bridge is bound to give you some heart palpitations but you can bet that it’s worth the view.
Raptors Ridge
When you’re at the park, make sure you check our Raptors Ridge exhibition happening during the Olympics. You can expect to get a first hand look at some amazing birds of prey including Falcons, Hawks, and Owls in their natural habitat.
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- Raptors Ridge at the Capilano Suspension Bridge between Feb 12-28
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- Raptors Ridge at the Capilano Suspension Bridge between Feb 12-28
Treetops Adventure
Treetops Adventure is the first venue of its kind in North America, offering a squirrel’s eye view of a thriving coastal forest. Visitors venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another on a series of elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor. Guided nature tours and the Kids’ Rain forest Explorer program are some of the activities that enhance this unique encounter. Best of all, you’ll have a chance to walk through the magnificent 2 storey tree house perched in the lush landscape!
Recognized for extraordinary innovation with national and provincial tourism and engineering awards, a walk on Treetops Adventure has emerged as one of Vancouver’s quintessential activities.
Bridge House Restaurant
Did you know that the Bridge House Restaurant, located directly across the street from the Capilano Suspension Bridge was built in 1934? It was originally built as Elizabeth Rebbeck’s dream home. Elizabeth was a widow who manged the Bridge and this cozy cabin was built for her by her lover who was a forest ranger 20 years her junior! The heritage building is now an upscale restaurant offering fine dining to locals and visitors from around the world.
Come visit our award winning gardens, century old rhododendrons and beautifully landscaped surroundings. Our Executive Chef is committed to using the freshingredients and Oceanwise seafood to create an unforgettable fine dining experience. The restaurant is open for lunch, afternoon tea, and early dinner. So next time you work up an appetite for some deliciously enticing food, join us the Bridge House.
You can view the menu here.