 The Capilano Suspension Bridge.
 The Capilano Suspension Bridge. The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge in North Vancouver, British Columbia crossing the Capilano River. The current bridge is 450 feet across and 230 feet above the river. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1100, 423 KB)Capilano Bridge, North Vancouver, British Columbia. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1100, 423 KB)Capilano Bridge, North Vancouver, British Columbia. ...
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A simple suspension bridge is an early bridge type and is still formed from native materials, chiefly grass rope, in some areas of South America. ...
View of North Vancouver from Downtown Vancouver Capilano Suspension Bridge Generally North Vancouver is the suburb of Vancouver which covers the north side of the Burrard Inlet, except the area that is West Vancouver. ...
The Capilano River, flowing north to south through the Coast Mountains, is located on Vancouvers North Shore and empties into Burrard Inlet, opposite Stanley Park. ...
The Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park draws over 800,000 visitors and 450 tour operators a year.
Locals often go to the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge instead, as there is no fee to cross. The Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian bridge across Lynn Canyon. ...
History
In 1888, George Grant Mackay, a Scottish civil engineer and land developer, arrived in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. As City Park Commissioner he was one of the people to set aside Stanley Park as a recreational area. He also bought and sold farm land in the Okanagan, founding the city of Vernon. Mackay purchased 6,000 acres (24 km²) of dense forest on either side of Capilano River and built a cabin on the very edge of the canyon wall. Assisted by two local natives and a team of horses, Mackay suspended a hemp rope and cedar plank bridge across the river. Natives called it the "laughing bridge" because of the noise it made when wind blew through the canyon. The bridge and Mackay's cabin became a popular destination. After his death, the hemp rope bridge was replaced by a wire cable bridge in 1903. Members of Parliament Libby Davies, Ujjal Dosanjh, David Emerson, Hedy Fry, Stephen Owen Members of the Legislative Assembly Gordon Campbell, David Chudnovsky, Adrian Dix, Colin Hansen, Jenny Kwan, Lorne Mayencourt, Wally Oppal, Gregor Robertson, Shane Simpson, Carole Taylor Mayor Sam Sullivan City Manager Judy Rogers Governing Body Vancouver City Council...
Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th) • Land 925,186 km² • Water 19,549 km² (2. ...
An areal view of Stanley Park. ...
A view overlooking Skaha Lake in the Okanagan Valley The regional districts that comprise the Okanagan are shown in red. ...
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In 1910 Edward Mahon purchased the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Mahon built the Tea House in 1911, using cedar timbers stacked one on top of the other. Unsure of the bridge's strength, Mahon reinforced it with additional cables in 1914.
"Mac" MacEachran purchased the Bridge from Mahon in 1935 and invited local natives to place their totem poles in the park, adding a native theme. In 1945, he sold the bridge to Henri Aubeneau.
In 1953 Rae Mitchell purchased the bridge property from Henri Aubeneau. A dynamic businessman, Mitchell aggressively promoted his attraction world-wide. Unsure of the 1914 cable strength, he completely rebuilt the bridge in 5 days in 1956, encasing the cables in 13 tons of concrete at either end. He developed the trails on the west side of the bridge and converted the Tea House into the Trading Post Gift Store. When Mitchell retired, business declined and Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park faced an uncertain future. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 471 KB) Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
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Since Nancy Stibbard, the current owner, purchased the park in 1983, annual attendance of the bridge has more than quadrupled. Her goal, to elevate the park from a mere stop-off to a destination attraction, was realized in less than ten years.
In May 2004, Treetops Adventures was opened. This new attraction consists of seven footbriges suspended between old-growth Douglas Fir trees on the west side of the canyon, forming a walkway up to 100 feet above the forest floor.
Other Park Features As well as the bridge itself and Treetops Adventure, the park also features award-winning gardens, nature trails, North America's largest private collection of First Nations story poles, a gift shop, a cafe and a burger grill, a multimedia display about the park's history, and an educational exhibit about the temperate Rainforest. Also, Nature Guides give ecotours of the rainforest. The park's decor and costumes reflect an 1890s theme, and during the high season, park employees entertain guests with musical performances and skits. Guests can also witness a First Nations performance, featuring costumes, masks, dancing and storytelling.
Incidents Despite the near perfection of the park, there have been a few incidents that the Capilano Suspension Bridge has been associated with.
The most notable incident happened on September 22, 1999 when a mother, Nadia Hama, dropped her 18 month old child, Kaya, off the bridge. Hama claimed she stumbled accidentally and the child slipped from her grasp. Fortunately, because the child fell in an area with heavy tree cover, the baby was unharmed. Later Hama took legal actions against the Capilano Holdings Limited, the parent company of the Capilano Suspension Bridge. In her suit she claimed that the operators were negligent in failing to warn the public not to carry children across the narrow bridge, that the bridge is "inherently unstable and dangerous" and that signs should be posted warning visitors to watch their step while crossing the bridge. She also claimed that damage was done to her reputation and was unable to hold a steady job. Hama's lawyer later said the notoriety from the incident forced his client to move to Toronto. September 22 is the 265th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (266th in leap years). ...
1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
The case was settled out of court with an undisclosed outcome. Hama's ex-husband, North Vancouver securities lawyer Kjeld Werbes, now has custody of Kaya and their son, Jovan, who was four at the time of the incident.
References September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ...
1999 (MCMXCIX) is a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...
August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
November 2 is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 59 days remaining. ...
2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
External links - Official Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park website
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