The Great American Road Trip ChallengeOne trip, ~2.5 years, 48 states
Day622

Day 622 — Bridges, Peaks & the BorderVancouver, BC

Full day7h planned

A rainforest canopy, a mountain, and back into Washington.

  1. 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM· 4h

    Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse MountainOutdoor & Water ActivitiesAnchor

    A swaying bridge through the rainforest canopy and a gondola up Grouse Mountain.

    3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC
  2. 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM(On the road)· 3h

    Vancouver, BC → North Cascades National Park, WACommuting & Travel

    South out of the city and back across the border at Sumas or Peace Arch, then east up the Skagit Valley on Highway 20. Have the passports out and don't bring the fruit.

Worth pulling over for

On the way, if the timing suits.

The Peace Arch

A white monument standing in both countries at once, in a park with no fence through it — inscribed "Children of a Common Mother" on one side and "Brethren Dwelling Together in Unity" on the other.

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  • AnchorAlways do — the reason this stop is on the map
  • Worth itDo most of these
  • BonusQuirky bonus, if it's happening while you're here