Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park gets it just right.
There are enough sparkling holiday lights strung along trees and forest-top trails to make you say, "Wow, this is beautiful."
But there are also enough pockets of darkness to make you say, "Wow, this is serene."
With one million lights, the West Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»park certainly gets the star treatment this time of year. The trees along the Capilno Drive entranceway can rival any theme park with their razzle dazzle. Once you're in the park, however, the stately grace of the towering Douglas firs and the sounds of the Capilno river carving its way deeper into the canyon create their own, more natural magic.
Canyon Lights runs from now until Jan. 28. (It's the only time of year you can wander the park at night.) The park is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. There are family friendly holiday activities, such as craft stations, cookie decorating and a scavenger hunt, every day from 4 to 9 p.m.. The only day it's closed is Christmas.
Children under six are free; ticket prices range from $14.94 for children and $42.95 for adults. Partial proceeds from admission are donated to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund for Burn Camp. There is a free shuttle to and from the park from Canada Place.
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