Capilano Canyon Highlight Hike - Cleveland Dam, Lions Viewpoint, Giant Fir, Salmon Hatchery, Pipeline Bridge |
|
Phenomenal alternative to a Capilano Suspension Bridge visit. Get away from the tourists and see some impressive wonders. |
|
|
rating:  view
|
|
|
The best way to see the Capilano Canyon is by walking around the Cleveland Dam and the area downstream. A maze of trails will reward you with some sights that among the best on the North Shore that most tourists will never see.
This adventurous alternative to the Capilano Suspension Bridge will give you a much better tour of the area and exposure to many more trail and sights.
This is a great morning or afternoon diversion for those wanting a taste of the natural beauty available on the North Shore of Vancouver.
It is a great addition to a cruise or quick Vancouver weekend since it can be reached efficiently from everywhere in the lower mainland.
Make sure you'll have your camera ready as there will be phenomenal photo opportunities in many places. These are the kind of photos that will make the highlight reel when you get back home.
Host, Kerry Ward is also an engaging Adventurer with a broad traveling background and many unique interests. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sun
|
Mon
|
Tue
|
Wed
|
Thu
|
Fri
|
Sat
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You will depart the Lonsdale Quay in style and be driven up to park at the Salmon Hatchery parking lot. Depending on timing and weather, we will either start or finish with a visit to the Hatchery.
We'll hike trails downstream to couple beautiful river overlook stops along the way. Altogether, this will be about a 5km hike.
The Pipeline Bridge is a remote footbridge 70 feet above the River below. It offers great views at a bend in the canyon.
From here, we'll hike the Shinglebolt Trail up through the mossy green forest towards the Cleveland Dam.
At the Dam, we'll walk across the top stopping to view the Lions across the Reservoir and check out the spillway roaring into the canyon below.
On the return hike, we'll see old growth forest featuring bark one foot deep AND a stop at the second overlook.
Best times of year to see different Salmon Types:
Chinook Adults October - November
Coho Adults June - November
Steelhead Adults March - April
Coho Juveniles All Year
Chinook Juveniles March - May |
|
Meet up location: Meeting location: Starbucks @ The Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal Entrance, North Vancouver, BC.
Note: this is a huge public transportation hub that can be reached from anywhere in the Vancouver area very easily. |
|
End location: Starbucks @ The Lonsdale Quay SeaBus Terminal Entrance, North Vancouver, BC.
Alternatively, I can drop you at Grouse Mountain if you wanted to take the Skyride to the Top of Vancouver afterwards. |
|
| Duration: 3 hours 30 min. |
|
| Traffic conditions and group fitness level will determine to some degree just how long this tour will take. Ambitious groups could do this an hour quicker without delaying at any of the stops. |
|
|
|
meet your tour guide...
|
Transportation from the Seabus Terminal to Capilano in a luxury sedan. A different route will be taken on the way there and back to highlight other local attractions, like Edgemont Village and Marine Drive.
A visit to the Capilano Salmon Hatchery.
A guided walk that includes Pipeline Bridge, Grandpa Capilano Giant Douglas Fir, Cleveland Dam spillway, Lions view over Capilano reservoir, Lower Dam viewpoint, old growth forests, tour of the Salmon Hatchery.
A bottle of water for each participant and a light healthy snack to enjoy at the Cleveland Dam.
Return trip to the Lonsdale Quay/Seabus Terminal or up to Grouse Mountain.
Some amazing memories and great stories. |
|
For your convenience, pickup and dropoff from any Vancouver Hotel or from the YVR Airport can be arranged if requested. The fee for this service will be only $50 extra.
Also, for groups larger than 4 people, an additional cost will be required as alternate transportation will be required. |
|
| Tour #: 637 |
|
| Tour Type: Youth and Family, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking |
|
| Transportation Method: For groups up to four people, transportation will be via luxury Sedan. Larger groups, or groups with their own transportation will require separate arrangements, which will be simple to make. |
|
| Activity Level: Moderate |
|
 Friendly: No. |
| There will be stairs, moderate dirt trails and some inclines to ascend and descend. Participants should be capable of walking for several hours at once. |
|
| Kid Friendly: Yes. See the restrictions above. Kids should be able to keep on the trails for up to 30 minutes without taking a break. |
|
| Language(s): English (fluent), French (basic) explanation |
|
| Maximum travelers: 8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| about ratings |
Tour in North Vancouver, Canada:
"Kerry is very patient and unassuming. Despite the fact that destination was not as booked, he made our day when he chan,..." [more]
Alen Thum - Apr, 2011
[view tour]
|
Tour in North Vancouver, Canada:
"Brilliant day with lots of extra bits throw in by Kerry - he had tons of knowledge and kept the trek interesting... 10 ,..." [more]
Clare Beck - Apr, 2011
[view tour]
|
Tour in North Vancouver, Canada:
"Great guide, highly recommended"
Chris Colburn - Dec, 2011
[view tour]
|
| more ratings for this tour... |
|
|
- You choose the ACTUAL PERSON who will give your tour. See their photo, bio, credentials and communicate with them in advance via our website. They are locals, living in the same area as the tour.
- ONLY THE BEST GUIDES. Guides can't buy their way onto our system - each is chosen by ToursByLocals.
- All Tours are PRIVATE, only you and people you choose.
- Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc.
- Tours shown on website can be purchased directly - or the guide can customize them at your request.
- Full contact information provided after booking. Plus, you'll have access to ToursByLocals 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Looked through the site but still need advice? You can call ToursByLocals and talk to a REAL HUMAN!
|
|
|
|
