Capilano: Kia'palano

There is an informative exhibit of First Nations' culture, including totems and living areas.

Capilano: Cliff Walk

On the east side of the canyon is the Cliff Walk. Parts of it are suspended out over the cliff, giving good views of the suspension bridge and the river below.

There is one grated area to add a little suspense to the walk.

Capilano: Rain Forest and Treetops Adventure

On the west side of the canyon are exhibits and boardwalks through a rain forest and up in the trees.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is just north of Vancouver. Only a few hours away, I had never been there until last week. There were a few hundred other people there too. The current bridge is 450 feet long and 230 feet high. The bridge has been rebuilt a few times since the original in 1889.

It was a wobbly experience and required hanging on to the railings most of the time.

The bridge spans the Capilano River, one of the sources of drinking water for Vancouver.

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

A nice place to stop on the drive from Vancouver to Whistler is Porteau Cove. It is located at the head of the most southerly fjord in North America. We saw divers heading out and research showed that a ship was sunk in the area, just so divers could have some fun. There are picnic tables, an informative dock, and all the facilities one needs at a stop on a long drive.

Sea to Ski Highway

The drive from Vancouver, B.C. to Whistler includes many beautiful views.

This one is from the Tantalus Lookout.

Whistler: Whistler Peak

Whistler Peak is a little over 7,000 feet.

There are mountains in every direction.

Whistler: Peak to Peak

The views of Whistler Village and Green Lake from the Peak to Peak gondola, the world's longest unsupported (free) span for the lift of this kind. It runs from Blackomb to Whistler.

The ski runs on Whistler as we approach the mountain.

Whistler: View from Blackomb

The view today from the top of Blackomb.

Whistler: Lost Lake

The hike around this lake is a nice morning walk.