Capilano suspension bridge, Vancouver BC

Another tourist attraction just north of Vancouver island. We went on a Monday, hoping for less crowd.
Pretty soon after entering the park, you'd find yourself at one end of the famous suspension bridge. There were about 40 people on the bridge trying to cross to the other side. And there was a bus load of Chinese tourists about to get on the bridge.

the famous suspension bridge

Jose and I decided to go for the Cliffwalk first and come back when the crowd dissipates. We were perhaps the only people doing the Cliffwalk that morning, which is only a few more steps to the side of the suspension bridge. This is probably constructed fairly recently as the structure and materials used all seemed very new. And as the name suggests, it hangs off the cliffs.

A walk around the cliff

After having been on the viewPod at Grouse Mountain just the day before, I discovered my fear of heights. Though I only get scared standing on one of those glass floors they like to put in buildings and tall structures to push people's limit. Here's me cautiously walking out to the far end of the glass floor, holding on to the handrails just in case I'm over the weight limit.

Cliffwalk and glass floors

The entire walkway is lit, though you wouldn't notice during the day. I bet it'd have a different feel at night.

Now off to the main attraction of the day, the Capilano Suspension bridge. Much unlike the Cliffwalk which was secured to the cliff rocks with steel arms and completely stable, the suspension bridge sways from side to side as you walk on it. At any given time, there'd be at least 40 people walking on it at the same time. So it could sway a lot if you're not careful. It measures 450 feet across and hangs 230 feet above the rushing Capilano river. However there's no glass floor anywhere on the bridge, I was feeling much at ease.

these thick steel cables are somewhat re-assuring

See, no hands!

On the other side of the bridge, there are a few family-friendly activities in the park. There's the treetops adventure, which is a series of seven small suspension bridges hung between trees. It gives you "squirrel's eye view" of the forest and the river.

Treetops suspension bridges

And then there's a nature walk, which loops around the forest. It's a leisurely hike through the woods on stairs and ramps. The stairs zigzag in and out. You get an ever-changing view of the forest.
It really makes you appreciate living in the west, Pacific Northwest for the US and Southwest for Canada, for easily accessible nature.

Nature walk

Rushing Capilano river below