Stanley Park Pavilion

THE CAPILANO GROUP OF COMPANIES (CGC) INCLUDES RETAIL, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BASED BUSINESSES ANCHORED BY VANCOUVER'S ICONIC ATTRACTION, CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE PARK (CSBP). CGC'S PORTFOLIO INCLUDES TWO ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES, THREE RETAIL GIFT SHOPS AND SIX FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES IN BC AND ALBERTA.

Native Vancouverite Nancy Stibbard purchased CSBP in 1983 and has spearheaded the attraction's development and phenomenal success over the past 30 years. Nancy's commitment to exceeding guest expectations and her vision to 'create experiences people are amazed by' guide every aspect of her businesses.

Nancy's initial success came from retail, reworking the merchandise mix at Capilano Trading Post to include more Canadian-made products and upscale brands. She opened new stores in BC and Alberta, then purchased and rebuilt two luxury accommodation properties in the Canadian Rockies – Moraine Lake Lodge (1991) and Cathedral Mountain Lodge (2002). In 2014, Nancy added Stanley Park Pavilion and Prospect Point Cafe and Gift Shop to the CGC portfolio. The Prospect Point property will be renovated in a way that enhances its function and its history, while the Pavilion will be restored to its former glory.

CGC is founded on the values of Safety, Show and Stewardship. Guest and team member Safety is paramount and factors into all decision making. Nancy's belief in a seamless guest experience, the Show, is accomplished by commitment to theme, attention to detail and extensive team training. Stewardship is demonstrated with environmental management plans, community relations activities and involvement in the tourism industry.

Nancy is recognized as a person whose business acumen and ability to work to consensus generates results – the reason why she has served in an executive capacity on every significant tourism organization in BC and Canada. In September 2007, she was inducted into Canada’s Tourism Hall of Fame.

Nancy's son, John, has worked in nearly every department at Capilano, the stores and the lodges. As VP of Operations John project managed the building of CSBP's award winning attractions, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk. Looking to the future, he is well equipped to continue Nancy's legacy and ensure CGC's growth and success.