(North Vancouver, B.C.) – The Bridge House Restaurant opens today for seasonal operations at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with an all new menu. Offering lunch and afternoon high tea, the Bridge House Restaurant welcomes visitors to take a load off after a busy day exploring the park. Sip a glass of chilled B.C. wine on the sunny patio, or warm up in front of the fireplace with a hearty bowl of homemade seafood chowder on a crisp day.

Located directly across the street from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver, B.C., the Bridge House Restaurant is now open daily from 11:30am – 4:00pm. The Executive Chef is committed to using the freshest local ingredients including Ocean Wise seafood products and meats that are naturally, ethically and locally raised. Guests can enjoy, among other mouth watering delights, the Great Canadian Poutine served with crisp frites, cheese curds, rich gravy and slow roasted pork belly.

This full-service restaurant was originally the residence of former Capilano Suspension Bridge Park owner, Mac MacEachran. Award winning gardens, century old rhododendrons and beautifully landscaped surroundings provide a stunning backdrop to create an unforgettable dining experience.

What:     The Bridge House Restaurant – now open daily

When:    April 16 – May 11:  11:30am – 4pm
                  May 12 – September 3:  11:00am – 5:00pm
                  September 4 – October 29:  11:30am – 4:30pm

Where:   Directly across the street from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver)

Details:   Visit http://www.capbridge.com/dine-and-shop/dining-at-capilano for full menu details

Backgrounder

Follow in the footsteps of the millions who have crossed 450 feet across and 230 feet above Capilano River on Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver’s oldest visitor attraction, originally built in 1889. Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives – world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and the thrilling new CLIFFWALK.

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For media information, please contact:

Stacy Chala, Communications Manager
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
p: 604.985.7474  e: schala@capbridge.com
www.capbridge.com

(North Vancouver, B.C.) – Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is currently recruiting seasonal team members for their upcoming summer season. They are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy meeting people from around the world, working in a team environment and creating experiences that guests will be amazed by.

All applicants are asked to apply in advance to be booked for an interview by submitting resumes and cover letters to jobs@capbridge.com. The interview weekend will be March 14 – 17, 2013. For more information on the available positions, please visit www.capbridge.com/join-our-team. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park directly employs over 225 team members during its peak summer season, many of whom are North Shore residents. Every year, Capilano receives several thousand applications, selecting up to 100 seasonal team members. Many managers at Capilano began as front-line team members and have since made a career in tourism. Some of the perks of the job include a friendly work environment, acquiring new skill sets, team member scholarships, famous seasonal parties and supporting community outreach and events.

Backgrounder
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Vancouver’s oldest visitor attraction, originally built in 1889. The bridge stretches 450 feet across and 230 feet above Capilano River. Over the years, much has been added to the 27 acre park, including Treetops Adventure. Of the many things to do, CLIFFWALK is the park’s newest attraction – a series of unobtrusive cantilevered and suspended walkways jutting out from the granite cliff face above Capilano River to previously unexplored areas of the park.

What:  Group Interviews at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When:  March 14 – 17, 2013 – 9:00am – 5:00pm

Where:  Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, B.C.)

Details:  Please apply online at www.capbridge.com/join-our-team, or email your resume &
cover letter (one document) to jobs@capbridge.com.

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For media information, please contact:
Stacy Chala, Communications Manager
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
p: 604-985-7474 e:schala@capbridge.com
www.capbridge.com

Did you know that BC Residents receive a complimentary membership for unlimited entry into the park for 1 full year with the purchase of a regular one day’s admission?  (BC Identification is required at time of purchase).  Click on the link to check out our hours and rates  www.capbridge.com/visit/hours-and-rates/

BC Membership includes:

• Free, unlimited admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for one full year including Canyon Lights
• 10% off all regular priced items at the Trading Post Gift Shop
• 10% off all food and beverage at Canyon Café, Loggers’ Grill and Bridge House Restaurant (excluding alcohol)
• 15% off for regular admissions for your accompanying guests on future visits
• Special rates* at Cathedral Mountain Lodge and Moraine Lake Lodge
  *Subject to availability.  Membership information required at time of booking.

Please click here to view Justin’s blog and images from Emily & Rene’s Fall Wedding: http://www.junaphotography.com/blog

Along with the spectacular natural beauty of the park and unique indoor and outdoor wedding venues, wedding parties and guests can explore, and have their wedding pictures taken in the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

Please contact Sami at events@capbridge.com or 604.985.7474 for more information.

(North Vancouver, BC) – Canyon Lights opens for the 2012 holiday season this Saturday at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offering extended hours and dates and increased shuttle service for guests.

A must-see holiday event for all ages with hundreds of thousands of lights glittering throughout the rainforest, across the Suspension Bridge and on CLIFFWALK, the Park’s newest attraction. Back by popular demand, Canyon Lights will also offer a scavenger hunt for children, gingerbread cookie decorating, glass blowing demonstrations with Malcolm Macfayden, and sing-a-long carols with the holiday band.

Proceeds from admission will be donated to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, with a goal of raising $20,000 for the organization to support Burn Awareness Week in BC elementary schools. Over the past five years, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has donated over $112,000 to support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

“The popularity of Canyon Lights continues to grow each year,” says Nancy Stibbard, owner and CEO, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. “We’re so excited to welcome even more people this year to experience this truly West Coast holiday tradition and support the BC Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund.”

Canyon Lights tickets are valid all day, with holiday activities beginning at 4:00pm and ending at 9:00pm daily from Saturday December 1st, 2012 to Saturday January 5th, 2013 (closed Christmas Day).

New this year, Capilano is operating its free shuttle service from Canada Place every hour on the hour from 10am to 7pm on a first come, first served basis. Admission is $65.00 for a family (two adults, two children – includes memberships for BC residents) or $31.95 for adults, $12.00 for children (6-12).

For daily information on Canyon Lights, including countdown contests and prizing, please visit our blog, Follow Us On Twitter, or join our Facebook Fan Page.

For general information, including shuttle service schedule, please visit our website www.capbridge.com or call 604-985-7474. For information on the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, please visit www.burnfund.org.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is part of the Capilano Group of Companies (CGC), which comprises retail, lodge and attraction businesses including Moraine Lake Lodge and Cathedral Mountain Lodge near Banff, Alberta.
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For more information, request a photograph or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Stacy Chala
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
604.985.7474
schala@capbridge.com

Jill Batie                                                                                              
Hill & Knowlton                                                                              
604.692.4227                                                                                  
jill.batie@hkstrategies.ca                                                           

(North Vancouver, British Columbia) – The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) has honoured Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with the Air Canada Business of the Year Award at the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by The Toronto Star and Visa Canada. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park was honoured at a gala ceremony at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau on November 20, 2012 as part of the Tourism Congress, TIAC’s annual convention.

“To be recognized nationally for our efforts is a great honour, and we thank TIAC for this recognition and Air Canada for sponsoring this award” said Nancy Stibbard, owner & CEO for Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. “Our business is tourism and we believe strongly in building unique and innovative tourism experiences that people are amazed by.”

The Canadian Tourism Awards are presented annually by TIAC to recognize success, leadership and innovation in Canada’s tourism industry, and to reward those people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada. In total, 12
businesses from across Canada were recognized.

In addition to this award in 2012, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park also won the BC Chapter of American Marketing Association’s “2012 Marketer of the Year” award, as well as the Consulting Engineers of British Columbia’s Award of Excellence for technical and innovative engineering with regards to CLIFFWALK.

About the Tourism Industry Association of Canada
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada is the only national organization representing the full crosssection of Canada’s $78.8 billion tourism industry. TIAC’s members include air and passenger rail services, airport authorities, local and provincial destination authorities, hotels, attractions and tour operators.

About the Canadian Tourism Awards
Showcasing the nation’s best tourism products, services and experiences, the Canadian Tourism Awards ceremony has become an annual highlight of The Tourism Congress, TIAC’s annual convention. Recipients are honoured in 12 categories from among hundreds of nominations.

About Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives – the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, the seven bridges of Treetops Adventure and the new Cliffwalk, a heart-stopping cliffside journey high above Capilano River.

The 450 foot long, 230 foot high Capilano Suspension Bridge has thrilled visitors since 1889. While the wobbly bridge and stunning location have become an iconic Vancouver landmark, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers an all-encompassing BC experience. History, culture and nature are presented in unique and thrilling ways with knowledgeable staff and interpretive signage providing as much or as little information as guests want. Treetops Adventure takes guests 100 feet into the mid-story of a thriving coastal rainforest. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River through lush rainforest
vegetation. Seasonal events like Raptors Ridge birds of prey in the summer and Canyon Lights in December enhance the many experiences at this year-round destination.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is part of the Capilano Group of Companies (CGC), which comprises retail, lodge and attraction businesses including Moraine Lake Lodge and Cathedral Mountain Lodge near Banff, Alberta.
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Contact Information
Stacy Chala
Communications Manager
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
P: 604.985.7474

(North Vancouver, B.C.) – Canyon Lights, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s popular holiday light display adds extra sparkle to the 2012 holiday season with extended hours and dates.

A winter tradition on the West Coast, Canyon Lights is a breathtaking event with hundreds of thousands of lights twinkling throughout the rainforest, across the Suspension Bridge and on CLIFFWALK, the Park’s newest attraction. Back by popular demand, Canyon Lights will also feature a scavenger hunt for children, gingerbread cookie decorating, glass blowing
demonstrations with Malcolm Macfayden, and sing-a-long carols with the holiday band.

Canyon Lights tickets are valid all day, with holiday activities beginning at 4:00pm and ending at 9:00pm daily from Saturday December 1st, 2012 to Saturday January 5th, 2013.

New this year, Capilano is operating its free shuttle service from Canada Place every hour on the hour from 10am – 7pm on a first come, first served basis.

Proceeds from admission will be donated to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, with a goal of raising $20,000 for the organization to support Burn Awareness Week in BC elementary schools. Over the past five years, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has donated over $112,000 to support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

For more information on event times, dates and shuttle service schedules, visit
www.capbridge.com or call 604-985-7474.

What:    Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When:   December 1, 2012 – January 5, 2013
                 Holiday activities from 4:00 – 9:00pm; Park is open from 10:00am – 9:00pm daily
                 *except Christmas Day when the park is closed
                 Price: $65.00 for a family (two adults, two children – includes memberships for BC
                 residents)
                 or $31.95 for adults, $12.00 for children (6-12)

Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver)
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For more information, to request a photograph or arrange an interview, please contact:

Stacy Chala
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
604.985.7474
schala@capbridge.com

Jill Batie                                                                                                      
Hill & Knowlton                                                                                      
604.692.4227                                                                                         
jill.batie@hillandknowlton.ca                                                  

Step 1: Pick a Theme

Capilano looks its best when rustically decorated. Think “outdoor cabin in the woods” and you have an idea of our goal.                                                                                    

Step 2: Gather your Supplies

In my own home that means collecting fall leaves and picking up some gourds from the nearest grocery store. At Capilano it means ordering 500 pumpkins, 30 bales of hay and pulling a multitude of scarecrows out of storage.

Step 3: Base Layer

For us this means hay bales and antiques! We have a large collection of sap buckets, barrels, large antique metal milk jugs and butter boxes. I start by going around the park and filling in the bare spots with a selection of antiques. Most of these can be exposed to the elements, however we try to keep the hay bales out of the rain since they are impossibly heavy to move when wet.          

Step 4: Add Colour

Once the antiques and hay bales are in place it is time for pumpkins, leaves and of course… SCARECROWS! Our leaves have to endure Vancouver rain and the Maintenance Team’s leafblowers, so I stick to fabric or plastic leaves that match our natural setting and won’t be “cleaned up” every morning by our diligent staff!        

That’s how Capilano gets decorated for Fall!

Personally, I think Fall is one of the best seasons to visit.   In the cooler mornings the canyon is flooded with fog and you can cross the bridge in the mist. In the evening the lamps shine on 500 cheerful pumpkins. Whenever you choose to visit, you’re sure to enjoy Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.

(Vancouver, British Columbia) – The BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (BCAMA) has named Capilano Suspension Bridge Park as the winner of the coveted “Marketer of the Year” award for 2012. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is being recognized for successfully developing and executing an integrated campaign for the opening of Cliffwalk. “Marketer of the Year” is the BCAMA’s annual award program that
recognizes the most outstanding integrated marketing strategy in the province of BC.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park was chosen as the 42nd “Marketer of the Year” for its progressive campaign to launch the opening of Cliffwalk, which featured media relations, promotion, sales initiatives, online and social media, radio and outdoor advertising.

“It is truly an honour to receive this prestigious award, and we thank the BCAMA for this recognition. Building a new multi‐million dollar attraction in the tourism climate of the past several years was a bold move,” said Nancy Stibbard, Owner & CEO for Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. “Marketing Cliffwalk HAD to be a success! I am so pleased with the results generated by the exceptional work of our Sales & Marketing Team.”

“We are thrilled to receive the Marketer of the Year Award,” said Sue Kaffka, VP of Sales & Marketing for Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. “For the dreamers, designers and builders of Cliffwalk, there is no greater success than the hundreds of thousands of visitors who are experiencing Cliffwalk everyday as a result of our integrated marketing efforts and the help of Spring Advertising and Hill & Knowlton Strategies.”

The BCAMA will present the award to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park at the 42nd Annual Marketer of the Year Gala at the Westin Bayshore Hotel on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. For event details and ticket information, please visit www.bcama.com

About BCAMA
The BC Chapter of the American Marketing Association (www.bcama.com) has been the province’s leading marketing source since 1955. With close to 500 members, the BCAMA is a non‐profit association made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers including Board Members, Committee Members and Sponsors. As one of the most highly regarded chapters in North America, the BCAMA was awarded with the prestigious international “Chapter of the Year” in 1995, 1996, “Chapter of Excellence” in 1997, and special merits in both
2004 and 2006.

About Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives ‐ the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, the seven bridges of Treetops Adventure and the new Cliffwalk, a heart‐stopping cliffside journey high above Capilano River.

The 450 foot long, 230 foot high Capilano Suspension Bridge has thrilled visitors since 1889. While the wobbly bridge and stunning location have become an iconic Vancouver landmark, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers an all‐encompassing BC experience. History, culture and nature are presented in unique and thrilling ways with knowledgeable staff and interpretive signage providing as much or as little information as guests want. Treetops Adventure takes guests 100 feet into the mid‐story of a thriving coastal
rainforest. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River through lush rainforest vegetation. Seasonal events like Raptors Ridge birds of prey in the summer and Canyon Lights in December enhance the many experiences at this year‐round destination.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is part of the Capilano Group of Companies (CGC), which comprises retail, lodge and attraction businesses including Moraine Lake Lodge and Cathedral Mountain Lodge near Banff, Alberta.

Contact Information
Stacy Chala
Communications Manager
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
P: 604.985.7474
E: schala@capbridge.com

Meghan Carter
Director, BCAMA Marketer of the Year
BCAMA
P: 604.675.2241
E: mcarter@maynards.com

(North Vancouver, B.C.) – Canyon Lights, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s spectacular
holiday light display, offers extra sparkle for the 2012 holiday season with extended hours and dates.

A must-see holiday event for all ages, park guests will be dazzled by the sight of hundreds of
thousands of lights glittering throughout the rainforest, across the Suspension Bridge and on
CLIFFWALK, the Park’s newest attraction. Back by popular demand, Canyon Lights will also
feature a scavenger hunt for children, gingerbread cookie decorating, glass blowing
demonstrations with Malcolm Macfayden, and sing-a-long carols with the holiday band to create seasonal memories for every guest. Canyon Lights tickets are valid all day, with holiday activities beginning at 4:00pm and ending at 9:00pm daily from Saturday December 1st, 2012 to Saturday January 5th, 2013.

New this year, Capilano is operating its free shuttle service from Canada Place every hour on the hour.

Proceeds from admission will be donated to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund, with a goal of raising $20,000 for the organization to support Burn Awareness Week in BC elementary schools. Over the past five years, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has donated over $112,000 to support the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund.

For more information on event times, dates and shuttle service schedules, visit
www.capbridge.com or call 604-985-7474.

What:   Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

When:   December 1, 2012 – January 5, 2013
                
Holiday activities from 4:00 – 9:00pm; Park is open from 10:00am – 9:00pm daily
*except Christmas Day when the park is closed
                
Price: $65.00 for a family (two adults, two children – includes memberships for BC residents)
or $31.95 for adults, $12.00 for children (6-12)

Where:  Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver)
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For more information, to request a photograph or arrange an interview, please contact:

Stacy Chala
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
604 985 7474
schala@capbridge.com

Jill Batie                                                                                           
Hill & Knowlton                                                                          
604.692.4227                                                                              
jill.batie@hillandknowlton.ca