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The River
I am fortunate enough to live in West Vancouver on the north shore of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Capilano River is the largest river on the north shore of Vancouver city. It is home to dare-devil river kayakers, four species of salmon, cut-throat trout, a world-famous suspension bridge, and a good part of Vancouver’s water supply and during salmon runs, plenty of anglers. The river’s banks provide trails for hikers, bikers, nature lovers, and artists. The forests on either side of the river are home to raccoons, coyotes, bears, cougars, bald eagles, herons, and many smaller forms of animal and birdlife.
Several times a month, my wife and I hike the riverbank trail. In the winter months, the river is in full flow, courtesy of many days of torrential rain. The noise at various spots on the river equals that of an oncoming freight train as the water rushes over boulders and rocks and in some places drops several feet in mini waterfalls.
In the summer months, the river is quite placid with languid pools and the water burbling quietly over the rocky river bottom.
