Remembering the Past - Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park has an exciting and storied history, beginning with a humble cabin built on the edge of the canyon wall by a Scottish civil engineer in 1888. Today, the Park is full of exciting attractions and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world, but it remains connected to the people, events and environment that have shaped its story.
Kia’palano is an educational centre dedicated to highlighting the rich culture of the First Nations people and their connection to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park.Situated upon the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, the word Kia’palano means “beautiful river” in the Skwxwú7mesh language. Part of Capilano’s connection to their story involves the tradition of placing totem (story) poles on the Park grounds.
Trek back in time to 1889 at our Story Centre with rare photographs, murals, artifacts and antiques chronicling the early history of the Park. Learn More at https://www.capbridge.com/history-and...