30 — Friday, October 3, 1997 — North Shore News Get lost in most popular park IF you judge a tourist attraction to be world class by the number of visitors, Capilano River Regional Park is THE world-class jewel in the GVRD’s crown. Not only does the 160- hectare park attract the most visitors of any park in the Not surprisingly, of all the trail systems on the North Shore, the 26-kilometres of well- marked hiking routes contained within the park are among the busiest around. But never fear: The close prox- imity and easy access to the trails make the three major routes — the Capilano Pacific Trail, the Coho Loop Trail and the Palisades Trail —- perfect GVRD system, it also holds three of the early morning or after-work hikes. North Shore’s most popular rourist attrac- To avoid the crowd, park at the tions. Cleveland Dam parking lot, cross over the And while locals may take for granted dam and head south along Capilano Pacific Cleveland Dam, the Capilano Fish Hatchery — towards the Pacifie Ocean. and the privately-run Capilano Suspension Highlights along the wav include giant Bridge, visitors from across the globe marvel Douglas firs, great canyon views and leaping at the park with the river running through salnion. EVER had a flat tire spoil an afternoon of bike riding? The West Vancouver recreation department is join- ing forces with Ambleside Cycle to present Heal Your Wheel, an evening workshop dedicated to teaching you your way around your bicycle. Geared toward novice to intermediate mountain bike riders, the two-hour work- shop includes changing tires, fixing flats and cleaning drive Heal Your Wheel takes place Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 7 to9 p.m. To pre-register call the West Van Community Centre at 925-7270. Cost is $19.26. A change of season is upon us, and apart from getting more use out of that umbrel- la, the fall season means Mother Nature’s color display And a few rourists. is in full bloom. / A Golden Leaves Walk is i Ni a planned for Saturday, Oct. 11 y rt) Ons ig at Bowen Island’s Crippen Regional Park. The GVRD-sponsored walk is for adults only and includes the expert observa- tions of a park interpreter. The walk takes place from 10:10 a.m. ro 2:50 p.m., and participants are encouraged to bring a packed lunch to enjoy on the boardwalk. Pre-registration is required for this $10 event (charge does not include ferry fees). Call GVRD Parks at 432- State of the art bone 6359 for more details and to density measurement, register. done in our office. Our dexa machine is the latest technology.The THE 8th annual Tuffest | process is painless and Twosome co-ed running quick and the results and mountain bike relay are graphically pre- hits the Simon Fraser di 1 d University campus on Sunday, | Sented in colour an Oct. 19. explained. A copy can The course includes a five- be sent to your kilometre run followed by a physician ‘seven-kilometre cycle up, ; . down and over the Burnaby Mountain campus. NO REFERRAL REQUIRED Pre-registration deadline is J Friday, Oct. 10. Cost is $20, 921-2624 which includes a commemo- rative T-shirt. (It’s $15 if you don’t want the shirt. #1 Dr Myron Registration is still open after the Oct. 10 deadline, MacDonald but the fee per person goes MD. up $5. Also, volunteers are need- ed for race day. Call Terence at 291-4824 to register and for volunteer information. ~— Andrew McCredie #104-2419 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver, B.C V7V 4T4 -LYNDA SMITH - has been 2 part of the hair salon business, serving the North Shore and Vancouver area for over 25 years. Lynda shares her exper- ience by specializing in L wigs and hair additions, years, Lynda has had extensions and men’s hair f pieces. For the past seven extensive training with chemotherapy and other hair loss related conditions. Our studio offers complete private and personal consultation. We are also a fuli service studio and would like to offer advice on your make-up and hair style including cut, colours, streaks and perms. WESTCOAST HAIR STOP & HAIR STUDIO North Van : NEWS photo Brad Ledwidge THE still water of Capilano Lake is in stark contrast to the rushing white water unleashed on the other side of Cleveland Dam. Ker Drapery fabric and sheer fabric 20% of Ready made mini blinds sizes 100x72 63x80 etc. 60% of Vertical Blinds custom orders 30% oft Sale ends Oct. 31/97 'CAPILANO DRAPERIES '* Wet! 999.5621 f Velo-City Cycle Tours Vancouver's finest mountain bike adventure company "97 end of seaon _ blowout sale! - Box-office 687- 1644. \ “Ticketmaster: 280- 3311 aera Baretta Equipped veth front suspension & Grip Shift new $600, SALE $375 ‘Yoltage Full suspension, Grip Shift, Rock Shox & V-brakes new $1100, SALE $700 S Eetaiasaman yb nsontChvosmarsi © Rockhound Equipped with front suspension & Grip Shift new $600, SALE $375 «AN 0 Ful suspension, Gp Sin, Rok Shox Indy C new $1300, SALESSS |