Capilano Suspense

Originally used by loggers in the late 1800s, the Capilano Suspension Bridge sways 70 metres above a river bed on Vancouver's North Shore.

The current bridge was built in 1956, in just 5 days. The guides assured us, however, that the massive concrete blocks anchoring each end of this 137m long contraption are still sturdy enough to hold an aircraft. With that nerve-calming information I happily ventured over the ravine. On the other side awaited a tree-tops adventure of suspended walkways between towering pine trees. Spectacular!

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