FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Exciting activities for kids of all ages to enjoy
Take the Skyride to the top of Grouse Mountain where visitors can
enjoy restaurants with majestic views, entertaining lumberjack and Birds
in Motion shows, Air Grouse ziplining, snow-based winter activities such
as skiing, boarding and ice skating, and even more outdoor adventures
in the summer. Kids and parents alike especially love visiting the two
resident grizzly bears at the mountain's Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.
Dare the kids to look down as they cross the river at Capilano
Suspension Bridge Park, complete with rainforest nature trails, a
totem pole collection, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk. Kids also enjoy
the Rainforest Explorer program and the Raptor's Ridge live birds of prey
demonstration. Capilano is located on Vancouver's North Shore, where a
stop at Maplewood Farms is also a must.
Cycle or stroll the seawall around Stanley Park, snap pictures of the kids
standing inside giant trees and visit the kids' water park. Check out the
Vancouver Aquarium's beluga whales and other sea creatures, as well
as the 4D Experience that has kids raving.
Offering 360-degree views at a height of 130 metres (430 feet), the
Vancouver Lookout is the perfect place to get some perspective on the
city. Through the Junior Pilot program, fun activities give kids the chance
to learn about Vancouver and earn their wings – complete with badge
and certificate.
The Granville Island Water Park and Adventure Playground is a free park
with water pipes, geysers and a water slide. Don't forget the ever-popular
Kid's Market, and spice things up with a visit to the multicultural food
court in the Granville Island Public Market.
Hit up the interactive Science World at TELUS World of Science for
a plethora of hands-on activities, including blowing giant soap bubbles,
playing a piano with your feet and freezing your shadow on a wall.
There's also an OMNIMAX big-screen cinema.
Vancouver's beaches are the perfect sandy playgrounds for kids of all ages.
Try English Bay, Jericho or Spanish Bank beaches – all local favourites.
Infuse some fun into learning about the past at Burnaby Village
Museum & Carousel, the Fort Langley National Historic Site,
the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum, Vancouver's historic Gastown
neighbourhood and the Britannia Mine Museum.
Playland, an amusement park at the Pacific National Exhibition, keeps
kids grinning for hours on end with more than 35 thrilling rides, a special
Kids Playce for little ones and Pacific Adventure Golf.
Surrounded by ocean and waterways, Vancouver affords unique
opportunities to get out on the water. Consider a whale-watching,
wildlife-viewing or kayaking trip. Or simply hop aboard the Aquabus
or False Creek Ferries from Granville Island to Yaletown in downtown,
or take the seabus to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver to enjoy the
kids' shops.
Photo: Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
Stanley Park
FEEDING THE FAMILY
1.Granville Island Public Market
There's a collection of quick-bite restaurants inside the market
and places to sit outside and eat on the waterfront.
2.Kid-friendly Restaurants
Kid favourites in Vancouver include the Old Spaghetti Factory,
the Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. and Whitespot.
3.Sweet Treats
There's no better way to ensure smiles on youngsters' faces
than with a stop at one of Vancouver's many ice cream, fudge,
chocolate and candy shops. Local gelato favourites include
Bella Gelateria & Gelato and La Casa Gelato.
4.Picnic Time
Shop a gourmet grocery or public market for the freshest
ingredients and choose from countless spots around the city
that offer fresh air and spectacular views.
5.Eat on the Go
Need to feed a group while on the move? With more than 100
street food cart vendors and growing, Vancouver is experiencing
a street vendor renaissance, offering quality take-away foods at
reasonable prices.
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