2 — North Shore News — Tourism Guide ’89 The North Shore is a tourist’s paradise | STRETCHING FROM Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove, the North Shue offers a wealth of tourist attractions — from scenic Light- house Park to the awesome Cleveland Dam. Visitors will find a prosperous community that prides itself on a diverse array of facilities and shopp- ing centres, and edge-of-the-wilderness romance. They will also find beautiful parks, first-class golf courses, marinas, a full schedule of arts and com- munity events and unparalleled scenery, with the rug- ged slopes of the North Shore mountains forming a dramatic backdrop to Vancouver. “There’s not many cities that have hiking and ski- ing right on their doorstep,’’ notes Judi Ainsworth of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. The North Shore boasts an extensive network of trails — most notably the 25-mile Baden-Powell Trail which stretches from Deep Cove all the way to Horse- shoe Bay — and the finest in ski facilities — Grouse, Cypress and Seymour mountains. World-class Whistler and Blackcomb ski resorts are located a short 90-minute drive away. The North Shore itself spans three municipal boundaries, crossing through North Vancouver With a slate of services — including local shopping, restaurants, attractions and accommodations — the North Shore is equipped to offer visitors anything they need. paar ~o cae . Paneer reer enarare District, North Vancouver City and West Vancouver District. Some of the more popular tourist attractions, like the Capilano Suspension Bridge, drew mere than 400,000 people last year, and half a million visitors took to the slopes of Grouse Mountain, said Ainsworth. About 35,000 people visited the North Shore during the summer season last year, and so far for this year, Ainsworth reports that visitor inquiries at North Van- couver information booths are up 36 per cent. It’s no wonder why. Out-of-town visitors can ex- plore focal mountaintops in the morning and come down to earth to go boating or fishing in the after- noon — truly a sky-to-sea experience. North Shore Tourist information centres — com- plete with maps and helpful brochures — are open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For information, phone the North Shore Tourism office at 987-4488. Some popular North Shore tourist attractions are: © North Shore fish hatcheries: The 18-year-old Capilano Salmon Hatchery, located at 4500 Capilano Park Rd., gives visitors a good in- troduction to the government’s Salmonid Enhance- ment Program, which, since 1977, has aimed to in- crease the number of salmonids in B.C. and coastal waters. From mid-May through to Labor Day, guides are available at the hatchery to explain the operations and point out the displays, aquariums, fish ladder and rearing ponds. The hatchery is open from 8 a.m. to dark, every day of the year. Call 987-1411 for more information. On the other side of town is the Seymour River Hatchery, located at the base of the Seymour River Dam in the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s Demonstration Forest. Although it’s a seven to eight kilometre walk in to the hatchery along the access road through the forest, people may bicycle in on the weekends and large groups may atrange with the GVRD to bus visitors to the hatchery. Scientists are on hand to show people the facility from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The volunteer-run Seymour Salmonid Society will again this year be organizing a Dogfish Derby on Sunday, June 18 in conjunction with Horseshoe Bay Day. For more information on the Seymour hatchery, or to arrange a group tour, call 929-5124 in the evenings. © The Seymour Demonstration Forest: Located at the north end of Lillooet Road in the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s lower Seymour Valley watershed, the 5,600-hectare demonstration forest provides, through trail development, hikes and organized tours, public awareness of West Coast forest usage, wilderness environment and appreciation of integrated resource management, As of May an estimated 150,000 peopie had visited . the forest since it was officially opened Aug. 23, 1987. For more demonstration forest information caff the GVRD at 432-6200. ¢ The Capilano Suspension Bridge: She turns 100 this year but doesn’t look a day over 33. That’s because the suspension bridge that stands today was constructed in 1956. The centennial marks the anniversary of the first suspension bridge which a Scotsman named George Grant MacKay built out of wooden planks and kemp rope in 1889. Today the Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver’s most popular tourist sites. Those who brave the bridge, located scrme 230 feet above the un- bridled waters of Capilano River, are crossing the longest suspension footbridge in the world. Although the exact birthdate of the bridge is unknown, 100th birthday celebrations will take place June If. In October, a special event called 1889 days will feature pie-eating contests, picnics and antique cars. The bridge is offering two passes for the price of one unti] December. Phone 985-7474 for information on tours and group rates. e The Royal Hudson Steam Locomotive Excursion: More than 50,000 train buffs take in this scenic trip along Howe Sound up te Squamish and back annual- ly, pulled by an ex-CPR 2860 Hudson-type steam locomotive giant. They are drawn by a chance to live a slice of history and take in some prime coastal B.C. scenery while travelling at a leisurely average speed of 20 miles per hour. This ;e-°’s excursion season runs May 2} to Sept. 24. Froin ) ay 21 to July 16, the train trip is offered Wednesday through Sunday; July 19 to Sept. 5, seven days a week; Sept. 6 to Sept. 24, Wednesday through Sunday. Travellers can choose three ways to go -- 2 straight return trip by train, a journey up by boat and back by train or a run up on the train and a cruise back by boat. Royal Hudson tickets may be purchased by calling 68-TRAIN. Round trip fares are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and youths (12 to 18 years old), $14 for children age five to 11. Children under five are free. The boat/train option costs $42 per adult, $38 for seniors and youths, $25 for children 5-11. Children under five are free. © Maplewood Farm: City people can get a taste of the country at this five-acre farm run by the Parks Department of the District of North Vancouver. Visitors to the barns, paddocks, fields and pond will see domestic birds and animals, such as ducks, geese, chickens, pigs, cows, donkeys, ponies, horses, sheep, goats and rabbits, and can touch the animals in two petting areas, Goathill and Rabbitat. Goat milking demonstrations are held daily at 1:15 p.m. and pony rides are available on weekends, weather permitting. The farm sponsors four annual speciai events: an Easter egg hunt, spring sheep shear- ing, a two-day fall fair and carolling at Christmas. Located at 405 Seymour River Place in North Van- couver, the farm is open year-round, every day except Monday, and open statutory holidays except Christmas Day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admis- sion is 85¢ per child, $1.35 for an adult and $4 for a family. For further information call 929-5610. ¢ Capilano College: One of the North Shore’s major tourist attractions, Capilano College is perched on a hill near the north end of Second Narrows Bridge. ‘‘Cap”’ as it is known to locals, serves the North Shore, Howe Sound and the Sunshine Coast. It is one of 15 community col- Jeges in the province, offering students a wide range of post-secondary courses in arts, sciences and business. Capilano College is actually made up of three cam- puses, with the main campus in the Lynnmour area in North Vancouver; the other two are in Sechelt and Squamish. For 21 years, the college has served the area’s stu- dents. In 1986, the provincial government provided funding for the development of computer resources in areas that have not traditionally used computers. © Cleveland Dam: Cleveland Dam, built in 1954, impounds the Capilano River to form 670-acre Capilano Lake which is part of the Greater Vancouver area’s water supply. From the dam — which is in the northernmost section of Capilano River Regional Park — one can view the spectacular vistas of the dam, Capilano Lake and sur- rounding mountains. Capilano Park offers visitors a wide variety of ac- tivities including hiking, kayaking. and fishing. To get to the dam by car, take the Capilano Road/ Grouse Mountain exit from Marine Drive or the Up- per Levels Highway and drive north to the Cleveland - Dam parking fot. NEWS photo tom Burtey THE B.C. Ferries terminal at Horseshoe Bay connects visitors with des- tinations such as Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Horseshoe Bay a scenic port o’ call SURROUNDED BY snow-capped mountains and blue ocean, Horseshoe Bay is a scenic port o’ call for tourists and Vancouverites alike. Whether you’re looking for a break from the city or an action- packed day, Horseshoe Bay has something to offer everyone. Hikers, cyclists, boaters'and tray- ellers can find plenty to do here. Horseshoe Bay is quick and easy to reach. Visitors can take the Up- per Levels Highway for a 20- minute drive from the Lions Gate Bridge, cr, for a beautiful view looking across to Vancouver, follow Marine Drive as it winds along West Vancouver's shore out to the Bay. Once a holiday spot for city dwellers, Horseshoe Bay has become a well-known destination since B.C. Ferries opened its ter- minal there in 1952. : Each year millions of visitors from around the world pass through Horseshoe Bay en route to Bowen Island, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. For families out for the day, By ELIZABETH COLLINGS Contributing Writer Horseshoe Bay has a new water park where small tots can splash and play in the hot summer mon- ths. : The ‘‘downtown’’ of Horseshoe Bay, revitalized with cobble-stoned sidewalks, hanging flower baskets and seaside benches, has many stores for tourists to browse through. Troll’s Restaurant; a landmark in the Bay, has been serving up seafood to hungry travellers since 1946. Starting as a fish and chip stand by Joe Trol!, Troll’s has been run by three generations of the family and is now in the hands of Joe’s grandson, Jason. The restaurant has grown to ac- See Discover Page 7 Get a New Perspective on Life Ambleside dat left turn Into Ambleside Park Slow down & enjoy a game of pitch & putt at beautiful Ambleside. ®@ 18 holes $5.00 weekdays & weekends e dr. & Sr. rates $2.75 weekdays only ® rental clubs avail. Pitch & Putt 922-3818 |