COHO Eestival orga-
nizers are anticipating
a large number of
entries in next
Sunday’s Coho Run.

The 17th annual run,
which attracted close to 500
participants last year, is one
of a number of events that
make up the Colo Festival,
an annual celebration at
Ambleside Park.

The -run begins at
Ainbleside and proceeds over
a closed lane of the Lions
Gate Bridge, through Stanley
Park and then across the
Burrard Bridge to finish up at
Kitsilano Beach. In total, par-
ticipants cover 14 kilometres
(8.7 miles).

The Coho Festival is the
the North. Shore’s celebra-
tion of the return of coho
salmon “to local rivers and
streams. And according to
popular fore, the run is a
symbolic reenactment of the

rst sighting by a native of
the coho returning to the
- Capilano River and the dash

Although this is very
much a North Shore com-
munity event, rinners have
come from around the world
to take part. In fact, last
year’s winner was trom
Holland.

Participants can pick up a
form at The Running Room

The cost is $2 for adults
and $45 for children under
14, and includes an official T-
shirt and the bus ride back to
Ambleside Park from
Kitsilano.

You can also register at 7
am., the day of the run, bur
the adult fee goes up to $30.
The race starts at 8 a.m.

For those who preter a
more leisurely activity, the
8.5 km (5.3 mile) Coho Walk
includes a bus trip up to the
Cleveland Dam and a stroll
down the Capilano River trail
to Ambleside Park. The walks
will take place between 10
a.m, and 2 p.m.

Volunteers are also need-
ed by Festival, organizers.

Celebrating the Saimon

NATIVE performers entertain the crowd during last year’s Coho Festival. The annual event, taking place next
Sunday at Ambleside Park, features a day-long schedule of entertainment, food and displays dedicated to the

mighty salmon. The music — featuring Soul Benefit — begins at 11 a.m., while the beer garden opens an hour

later.

to announce to the village Call 329-8926 for det:

Visit Park Royal for the following
cohe Festival events

Wednesday, September 4.
3 pm, Judging of Salt Water Fishing License Art
Contest in the South Mall
7:30 pm. Coho Festival Opening Reception,
tickets $10.00 per person are available at the Park
Royal Concierge Desks

Salmon Art
North Shore Schools Salmon Art will be displayed
throughout Park Royal

Wednesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 8

Environmental Ex

Various Environmental Organizations have put
together a number of informational displays to build
public awareness.