Capilano River Canyon The star of the show in Capilano River Park is the raging Capilano River in its deep canyon. April 4, 2013. The hiking trail takes you over the Cleveland Dam wall to the north, with spectacular views of the Capilano Canyon and boulder strewn Capilano River upstream from the salmon hatchery. Capilano River Walk; Capilano Dam Loop; To get to Cleveland Dam, continue up Capilano Road toward Grouse Mountain. Written by: Michael Chang Capilano River Regional Park (aka Capilano Canyon) is one of the outdoor gems of the Metro Vancouver area.It’s accessible all year, it’s trails are hiked by all ages, and it’s the closest to the city where you can enjoy a west coast style rainforest within a scenic, rugged canyon setting. Take a break on the bridges to see if you can spot whitewater kayakers braving the rapids. This moderate hike takes you on a 2.6km loop through some of the hiking trails in the Capilano River Regional Park in North Vancouver. by Jenavieve ... or not cross the bridge but continue on the Coho Loop trail, and cross the river at the Pipeline bridge, and loop back up the river to the hatchery (add about 30 minutes to the hike). Wander in one of Metro Vancouver’s oldest parks, the Capilano River Regional Park. There are many points of entry to the park trails, but it is recommended that first-time visitors start their hikes from the Capilano Salmon Hatchery. Choose from trails spanning over 26.0 km, featuring highlights like the incredible Capilano Canyon, the Cleveland Dam, the Capilano River, and a salmon hatchery.Feel small among the impressive canyon walls of jutting cliffs then observe the rushing white-water of the river for a quick outdoor adventure. The thick tree cover and swirling mist make it a great place for a rainy day walk. The route is 7.5km (2 hours) each way and passes a variety of terrain, including beaches, rocky shores, steep canyon cliffs, and dense west coast rain forest. A nice short walk is simply down to the hatchery. It is a sensational walk from the Seashore up into deeply forested mountainside along with canyon views. The Dam sits atop the Capilano River Regional Park. The park is located just downstream of the Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver. You will find Cleveland Dam in Cleveland Park just north of Montroyal Boulevard on the left hand side of the street. Head north and turn left onto Capilano Park Rd. Take a stroll through the rainforest in Capilano River Regional Park to spot some big douglas fir trees. The Capilano Pacific Trail follows the Capilano River, the border of North and West Vancouver, from the sea up to Cleveland Dam where much of Vancouver's drinking water comes from. This is a highly featured Loop taking in the Spirit Trail, Capilano Regional Park, and the Mosquito Creek Trail. Capilano River Regional Park has some amazing hiking trails, including the Baden Powell Trail, as well as some good biking trails too. Be sure to walk Coho Loop trail for the best views of the cliffs and river below. Capilano Lake and the peaks of the Lions provide a spectacular backdrop. Capilano River Regional Park, Salmon Hatchery, and Cleveland Dam - North Vancouver. View an impressive spillway nearing 300 feet, holding back the 670-acre man-made Capilano Lake, which provides the wonderful, pure drinking water for much of the Greater Vancouver region. To get to the Salmon Hatchery from the Lions Gate Bridge or Highway 1, take Capilano Road in North Vancouver. Capilano River Regional Park. 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