1500Km to 1200Km = 1620Km's

It was still early when we left Chilliwack and headed for Capilano Suspension Bridge as we knew that we wouldn't be able to check in the hotel anyway until about three in the afternoon.

It was quite expensive to get in for what it was $28.95 per person. 

The Capilano Suspension Bride was originally built in 1889 and is 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. 

A Scottish Civil Engineer by the name of George Grant Mackay bought 24 acres of forest and had the bridge built as well as some cabins the bridge its self was built out of Hemp and Cedar and the whole place became a popular destination to visit.  After his death the bridge was replaced by a wire cable bridge in 1903.

Then in 1910 Edward Mahon purchased the bridge he built a teahouse near the site and also reinforced the bridge with additional cables in 1914 as he was unsure of the bridges strength.

It was then sold onto another owner in 1935 and then another in 1945 then another in 1953.  This owner Rae Mitchell promoted the attraction.  He was also another owner that was unsure of the strength of the bridge and had it rebuilt in 1956 it took 5 days.  He had the cable encased in 11.8 tonnes of concrete.

The current owner is Nancy Stibbard she had the Treeptops Adventure constructed, which is seven suspension bridges taking people 100 feet above the forest floor.

The trees hold the bridges in place.

Where's Wally? 

After we had finished at the Capilano Suspension Bridge we headed for our hotel in downtown Vancouver.  As we were stood at reception she informed us that we had been upgraded !  After all those days in motels and walking into this I was gobsmaked.  It certainly has the Wow Factor! these things never happen to us.

The Dining Area

The Wash Room

Kitchen Area

Lounge

Big Telly

Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom from a different angle

We managed a quick swim in the swimming pool and headed out to have a look.  After a walk around we ended up at Granville Island.

Granville Island is a small town and shopping village, the island is not really an island any more and is more or less connected with the mainland.  It has a great public market and is very much a fishing community.  We had a great fish platter there last night, such fresh and lovely tasting fish.

Taken from Granville Island

Panoramic view from one of the bridges

We tried to do as much as we could yesterday and the same goes for today as we leave for Edmonton tommorrow.

See you guys back here.