{"id":21687,"date":"2021-07-26T13:43:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T20:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=21687"},"modified":"2022-03-06T14:01:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T22:01:09","slug":"exploring-vancouvers-north-shore-ale-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/exploring-vancouvers-north-shore-ale-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Vancouver\u2019s North Shore Ale Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

After 16 long months since the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, BC has entered Phase 3 of its Restart Plan. For three days in early July, my husband and I experienced a taste of what the future of our post-pandemic world looks like while exploring Vancouver\u2019s North Shore Ale Trail<\/a>.<\/small><\/p>\n

Day 1<\/span><\/h2>\n

What better way to start a trip to Vancouver\u2019s North Shore than a stop at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park?<\/a> While we are no strangers to this iconic attraction, it has also been a couple of years since we last visited its winter Canyon Lights. Crossing the 140m suspension bridge in broad daylight allows you to fully appreciate the surrounding forest, mountains, and the Capilano River far, far below. Adding to the thrill was the sway of the bridge and distant shrieks from other visitors.<\/p>\n

Beyond the suspension bridge, there are a variety of other equally breathtaking parts to check out. Did you know there are no nails or bolts in the Douglas Firs that hold up the viewing platforms of the Treetops Adventure? Those platforms are adjustable and moveable to accommodate the growth of the trees. When you’re done with that, the Cliffwalk offers a U-shaped walkway suspended 300ft above the rushing river and two extended platforms with glass bottoms. There’s really endless beauty in the park, so make sure to spend some time lingering. Take a walk on the many boardwalks throughout and take in the depth of the forest that surrounds you.<\/p>\n