Recreation
When the river is running, whitewater kayakers in colourful boats and apparel can often be seen. The location of the river a ten-minute drive away from downtown makes it a prime destination. The river is rated as class III though at high water it can be much more challenging. A kayaker was killed in high water on the Capilano in 1998.
The Capilano River Regional Park, which surrounds the river and incorporates the fish hatchery, provides several kilometres of scenic, easy to moderate hiking trails alongside the river.
Every year in March the Capilano River is host to an annual charity duck race. Thousands of yellow rubber ducks are purchased ahead of time by the public. They float down the river in a sea of yellow. The first ducks to reach the mouth of the river win prizes for their owners.
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