Capilano and Stanley parks

While we were in Aldergrove we had a family trip to Capilano Suspension Bridge and Stanley parks.  Lee, Donna, George and I had visited there when Cathi and Don got married (23 years ago!) and had enjoyed the suspension bridge and walk through the forest.

Before we left on our trip north, we had received an e-mail for our friend Andy in Australia, showing photographs from amazing places all over the world - including the Capilano Suspension Bridge.  We were amazed to see how the park had developed, with tree-top walks suspended throughout.  So that became a "must-see"!

The suspension bridge is just as amazing as before - it's very long and there is a lot of movement on it - especially if someone decides to try and swing it!  

We began our tour with ice cream cones (for energy, you know!) and then crossed the bridge and walked all of the many walkways suspended way high above the ground.  The park has lots of different geology, too, so we got lots of different views.  The weather was spectacular, too!

After Capilano we stopped at Subway and picked up sandwiches for a picnic dinner at the beach in Stanley park.  The kids had a blast in the water and we all enjoyed the relaxation.  What a wonderful day!
 

 

 At the park entrance - Sean, Bailey, Patience, Jordyn and Nick

Across one of the walkways - with Jordyn and Nick in the lead

 

 It was quite amazing!  It wouldn't do to have a fear of heights!

 Sean and Don, waiting to go up the stairs and to another walkway

 Dylan and Sean

The original suspension bridge crossing the gorge

 

 The bridge from below

One of the many walkways

 

Bailey, Cathi and Sean taking a break

 

 Preparing for a picnic at the Stanley park beach

Jordyn, Patience and Nick, enjoying the sand and water

It was a grand and glorious day!  We highly recommend the Capilano Suspension Bridge park and Stanley park if you are ever in Vancouver!