Capilano River

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Capilano River

Park Features at a glance

Trail Information

26 km Horseback riding

0 km Cycling

2 km

Reservable Facilities:

Camp Capilano – a group overnight facility with two dorms

Maps and Directions

There are many points of entry to the park trails. First-time visitors are recommended to begin at the Capilano Salmon Hatchery. From either the Lions Gate Bridge or Highway 1, get on to Capilano Road in North Vancouver. Head North and turn left onto Capilano Park Road just beyond Edgemont Blvd. Continue to the parking lot at the end of the road.

Location Map

Park and Trail Map

Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. Gates are closed and locked outside of the opening and closing times posted at most park entrances; earliest closing is 5 pm. If you require specific information regarding the opening or closing times of a park or gate, please contact the Area Office during regular hours.

Fishing

The river above the rail bridge has limited access points for freshwater fishing. Please be aware of the possibility of rapidly rising water levels due to water being released over Cleveland Dam.

Fishing in GVRD Parks is subject to regulations set out by the Provincial Government for fresh water and by the Federal Government for tidal waters.

The BC Ministry of the Environment can provide information about freshwater fishing regulations and acquiring the correct licenses.

The Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans can provide information about fishing in tidal waters and acquiring the correct licenses.

Seymour-Capilano Water Utility Project
Current projects
or call the project information line at 604-451-6654.

Dogs

Dogs must be on-leash throughout the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings.

Accessiblility

Picnic and toilet facilities at Cleveland Dam and Capilano Hatchery are wheelchair accessible. Cable Pool Bridge near the hatchery is also accessible and offers views of the river below. However, trails are subject to use and weathering which may degrade them to the point where their original accessible design has been compromised. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.

Using the Park Safely:

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Parks Field Trips and School Programs

Experience, discover and explore . . . natural wonders and heritage sites.
Engage all senses in direct experience with actual places, objects and life systems in your outdoor classroom. Participate in physically active, outdoor learning. Choose from over 16 parks and select popular customized programs related to park features and your group’s interests. Through our diverse selection of programs we can:

enhance elementary or secondary school curricula
provide captivating workshops for parents and teachers
assist and train recreational programmers
explore Guide and Scout badge topics
expand the vocabulary of ESL students
enhance nature appreciation for adults and seniors
develop outdoor exploration and survival skills for teens

We provide quality flexible programs because of:

optimum ratio of participant to leader
expert instruction
hands-on experience
customized programming

All programs are curriculum connected and satisfy the new Environmental Learning and Experience framework published by the B.C. Ministry of Education.

Programs are usually two hours long, with a maximum of 15 participants per interpreter. The minimum fee for one interpreter is $70. Each additional hour costs $35 per interpreter.

Choose from these Popular Programs

PRIMARY

Nature Explorers
Awaken curiosity and engage the senses while exploring nature and the changing seasons.
Investigating Invertebrates
Search for clues to the hidden lives of spiders, slugs and bugs. Evidence of their important roles as pollinators and decomposers abound for those who know where to look.

INTERMEDIATE

Forest Communities
Discover the diversity of plants and animals in a temperate rainforest and trace their complex relationships.
Navigating the Night (available after sunset)
How do bats, owls and other nocturnal animals survive in a world without light? Tune up your senses, listen and adjust your night vision to find out.
Stream Searchers
Dip into rippling waters in search of fascinating stream life and learn how to protect these fragile habitats.
Salmon Connections
How are aquatic creatures like salmon connected to the forest and people? Learn about this intricate web and how you can help keep it healthy, while watching salmon struggling upstream to their spawning grounds.

Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please call two months in advance of your preferred date. For more information and teacher resources, call 604-224-5739, e-mail icentre@metrovancouver.org.

Park Partners

With the variety of ways to get actively involved in Regional Parks, there’s bound to be something for you! Explore the opportunities in the Park Partnership Program.

For Information, Questions, or Comments

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks West Area Office: 604-224-5739

Resources

Trail Advisories

No advisories for this park

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 16

Silver Sneakers and Little Trekkers Hiking Club

Tuesday, April 06

Baby & Me Hiking Club

Fast Facts

The salmon hatchery in Capilano River Regional Park is open year-round and operated by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. For more information, call 604-666-1790.
Visitors in Capilano River Regional Park need to be aware that it is sometimes necessary to release water over the dam, resulting in rapidly increasing water flows and levels in the Capilano River. Use caution around the river's edge and be alert to changing water levels.