water it can be much more challenging. The Capilano River Regional Park, which surrounds the river and incorporates the fish hatchery, provides several kilometres of 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. Accidents There have been occasional accidents involving the surge of water released from Cleveland Dam. The operator of Cleveland Dam and Capilano River Regional Park, Metro Vancouver, does not have a public alarm system to warn visitors of a rapid water release from the dam. See also Capilano River Regional Park References Canyons and gorges of British Columbia Rivers of the Pacific Ranges Rivers of the Lower Mainland North Vancouver (district municipality) West Vancouver New Westminster Land District