Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake

Peering over the edge of Cleveland Dam is an awe-inspiring sight

Cleveland dam is located at the south end of Capilano Lake at the head of Capilano River Regional Park. Unlike most dams in BC that were built to produce hydroelectric power, Cleveland Dam was built in 1954 to hold back the water in Capilano Lake which is the source of 40 percent of Metro Vancouver's fresh drinking water. The lake collects snow melt and rainwater runoff from the surrounding mountains and holding back this water through the dry summer months provides Vancouver with a year round source of fresh water.

The twin mountain peaks called the 'Lions' provide a beautiful backdrop to the lake and dam.

There are numerous short trails nearby that lead to various viewpoints of the dam as well as to the Capilano Fish Hatchery. It is quite breathtaking to look over the edge of the dam during the wet season and see and hear the incredible power of the water pouring over into the Capilano River below.

Breathtaking look over the edge of Cleveland Dam photo shared by Arnold C

Getting There on Transit
Nearest SkyTrain Stations
Expo Line / Canada Line	Waterfront Station
Bus Connections
From Waterfront Station take the Seabus over to Lonsdale Quay. After exiting the Seabus walk to Bay 8 at the bus loop and catch the #236 Grouse Mountain bus and take it to Prospect Avenue on Nancy Greene Way. This route takes you close to three other attractions so if you are planning to visit them you may wish to see them all on the same day. They are Lonsdale Quay Public Market, Capilano Supsension Bridge and Grouse Mountain View TourbyTransit.com - Vancouver Attractions in a larger map

Cleveland Dam viewed from side photo shared by Arnold C

Capilano Lake with 'Lions' twin peaks in the background cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by matwiemann