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May 15, 2006

Capilano Suspension Bridge Appoints Director of Sales

Nancy Stibbard, President and CEO of the Capilano Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug McCandless as Director of Sales. The Capilano Group of Companies is anchored by Capilano Suspension Bridge and comprises retail, hotel and attraction businesses in BC and Alberta.

Doug McCandless joins the Group with a vast hospitality and tourism background, previously working for 17 years with Gray Line Vancouver/Greyhound Travel Services and most recently as Senior Sales Manager at Gray Line West.

“In the new position of Director of Sales, Doug’s proven experience and reputation within the tourism industry will be a great asset. We are thrilled that Doug has joined the Capilano team,” said Nancy Stibbard.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the team at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Their focus on customer service, innovative ideas, and the exciting continuous growth of the products in our industry is a sales person’s dream come true. I look forward to sharing these successes with all my current and new contacts in the very near future,” said Doug McCandless.

About CGC
The CGC is owned and operated by Nancy Stibbard, who has developed a number of properties including world-famous Capilano Suspension Bridge and Treetops Adventure in Vancouver, Moraine Lake Lodge at Moraine Lake, Alberta, Cathedral Mountain Lodge near Field, BC and a new resort slated to be finished in 2008 on Mackenzie Beach in Tofino. The success of her retail operation at Capilano Suspension Bridge has led to retail outlets in Banff (Great Northern Trading Company), Moraine Lake, Alberta (Moraine Lake Trading) and Victoria (James Bay Trading Company).