Round West and North Vancouver

An excursion, tailor-made, was mine

To North Vancouver shore

Far from the city’s busy hum

More delights to explore.

 

Grouse Mountain: awe-inspiring, cold

With endless pine-tree slopes

Whose cable car rides quickly sold

To stupendous views, one hopes!

 

For mist swirls often round the peak

As summer days are short

With just a few days clear each week

Such views are dearly bought!

 

Capilano reservoir - serene

Vast dam since Fifty-Four

Its valley worn by river flood

Skirts rocks and ferns galore.

 

Lone fisherman seen on a rock

In quiet meditation;

Two kayakers who fail to stop

Cause tourists consternation!

 

Boardwalks, bridges, stunning sights

Round every twist and bend;

Ambleside with logs on beach

And “Whole Foods” organic trend.

 

West Van view of Lions’ Gate

Down town seems far away;

For “The Tomahawk” we came too late …

In all, a busy day!

The Tomahawk Restaurant - West Vancouver

The Capilano River with lookout Point