Thursday, February 6, 2014

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park/Horseshoe Bay Park - Vancouver, BC, Canada

From 7/17/2013 to 8/2/2013, I took a road trip from the SF Bay Area to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Half of the trip was spent driving up the west coast. On my trip, I visited many famous places such as Seattle, Butchart Gardens, Mount Rainier, and much more. Obviously I got many coastal shots and many places that isn't as famous. The reason I am posting it now is because the high amount of photos I took equaled a high amount of processing time. I took a bit over 2000 photos on the trip. After stitching the panoramas, compositing the HDRs, and picking out photos from the repeats, I have a bit over 1000 photos to show you guys. The photos will be split into parts. I will link you to the previous and next parts on each post just like I did with my Death Valley National Park photos and my Yellowstone/Grand Teton National Park photos. Hope you enjoy viewing this chain of posts!

Full Resolution Photos and Prints: If you want to see full resolution photos or buy prints of any of the photos you see, they are up on my portfolio for viewing. To view my best Vancouver photos from this trip, use this link. To view all of my day 9 photos, use this link.

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Today I have photos from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver, BC and Horseshoe Bay Park in West Vancouver, BC.

 At KIA'PALANO in Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 33 N 123 06 52 W 

For this park, I felt it was a bit boring actually. This park might be more fun for little kids, but for adults, it isn't much. I felt like the entrance fee was a really big rip off. I didn't have much fun, and honestly, I've seen better views back in the states. If you don't have kids, I recommend you just skip this place. The place is overrated. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 32 N 123 06 52 W  

 Here is the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 34 N 123 06 51 W 

 A photo shot on the bridge. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 34 N 123 06 53 W 


More photos from inside the park. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 34 N 123 06 58 W  

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 34 N 123 06 59 W   

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 35 N 123 07 00 W   

 Photos from Treetops Adventure inside the park. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 37 N 123 06 59 W   


I thought this was kind of funny because someone carved the words no graffiti on the side of the no graffiti notice. LOL 

Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 38 N 123 06 55 W    

Black and white process of the photo above.  

HDR composition from Cliffwalk. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 35 N 123 06 51 W 

 The view of Capilano Suspension Bridge from Cliffwalk. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 36 N 123 06 52 W 


 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 36 N 123 06 51 W 

The transparent glass at Cliffwalk. I didn't feel scared going on there for some reason. Reminds me of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Never went to that on my trip a few years back because my parents said most people get so scared, they don't even make it onto the walk. At first, I felt a bit scared, but after I got on, it felt like normal. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 37 N 123 06 51 W  

 A photo of the Cliffwalk. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 37 N 123 06 51 W 

 A photo of a water fountain in the park. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 20 37 N 123 06 46 W 


I get to Horseshoe Bay Park in West Vancouver, BC, Canada just in time for sunset. 
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 22 30 N 123 16 27 W 

That night, my family and I ate food at C-Lovers Fish & Chips. Well we had it "to go" and ate at this park. I would definitely recommend them. I love fish and chips! The restaurant's food was very cheap and it tasted very good. It was one of the best meals I had on this trip. In fact, I didn't know they gave such big portions for the price, I actually over ordered. Ended up saving some fries for the next day.
Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 49 22 34 N 123 16 25 W 

A few more sunset photos at the park all shot in the same place as above. 

These are all the photos for today and for day 9. I hope you have enjoyed viewing them. Next time I will continue with photos from Stanley Park. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Google+. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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