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Biking in Stanley Park
At the entrance to the Park you find many places to rent a tandem bike or
rollerblades.
Biking the 9 km Seawall is one of the best ways to see as much of Vancouver's
Stanley Park, the
Beaches and
English Bay as
you can in one afternoon.
Spanish Banks
Where the locals go to play
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
Stanley Park, Downtown
Open July - Sept 4: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sept 5 - June: 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Huge tanks populated with Orca and Beluga whales and sea otters have large
windows for underwater viewing.
Miniature
Train Stanley Park & Children's Farmyard
Child-size steam train for kids and adults. Ride through the woods and then
visit an entire farmyard of animals.
9 Oclock Gun
While in Stanley Park, be sure to check out the 9 O'clock gun. Cast in
England in 1816, this cannon fires at 9PM each night at Brockton Point.
Kitsilano Beach
One of the city's busiest beaches open only during the summer. Lifeguard on
duty, concession stands, playground and a heated
Swimming Pool.
The
Maritime Museum of British Columbia
1905 Ogden Avenue
Open Mid May - Aug: Daily 10 - 5
Sept - Mid May: Tues - Sat 10 - 5, Sun 12 - 5
Half of the museum is completely devoted to kids. Plenty of hands on
displays such as a pirate ship, tugboat and underwater robot. More
info
Science World
1455 Quebec Street
Phone: 604-268-6363
Open July - Aug: Daily 10 - 6
Sept - June: 10 - 5 weekdays, 10 - 6 weekends
This attraction is easy to find with its huge dome built over the Omnimax
theatre that hosts a 3D-laser show. Lots of hands-on and interactive
activities for the kids.
More info
Vancouver Museum
1100 Chestnut Street
Open July - Aug: Daily 10-5
Sept - June: Tues - Sun 10 - 5
$8.00 per person
Located on the beautiful waterfront of Vanier Park, this museum features
life size replica of a trading post, Victorian Park and an 1897 Canadian
Pacific Railway passenger car. There are many unique exhibitions and
programs for the entire family to enjoy.
More info
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Green Way, North Vancouver
Phone: 604-984-0661
Skytram departs every 15 minutes, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. every day.
The peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is fun for everyone all year long. In
the winter you can take the family skiing, snowboarding or ice-skating.
During the summer the mountain remains open for continued sports activities
such as biking and hiking. Ride the Skytram 3700 feet to the top of the
mountain and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the city, sea and
mountains. Grouse
Grind Vancouver, Attraction in Vancouver BC
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
Phone: 604-981-3103
Inside this 600 acre park are 100 year old Douglas firs, a rainforest, Twin
Falls, a 30 foot crystal clear rock pool and a suspension bridge hanging 20
stories over the Canyon.
More info
H.R. MacMillan
Space Centre
Phone: 604-738-7827
Always dreamed of being an astronaut? Get your chance at the virtual reality
Cyberwalk and kinetic space-ride simulator. See the galaxy at the Star
Theatre or catch a laser/rock concert.
More
info
Granville Island
1318 Cartwright Street
Phone: 604-666-5784
Open late May till early September
Features Kids Only Market, water park, farmer's market with fresh food and
fish, street musicians unique shops
and the
Granville Island Hotel .
Heritage Village and
Carousel Burnaby
Phone: 604-293-6501
Give the kids an idea of what life was like back in 1900. Visit the
blacksmith shop, stop for an ice cream at the parlour and take a ride on the
beautifully restored carousel.
Maplewood Farm North
Vancouve
Phone: 604-929-5610
An actual working farm just twenty minutes from downtown. Horses, donkeys,
pigs, ducks and birds make this an ideal place to practice "Old McDonald Had
a Farm."
The Look Out in
Vancouver
Phone: 604-689-0421
Take a thrilling ride in the glass elevator to the top of the Harbour Centre
Tower and enjoy the 360° view. Also features a video theatre and various
displays and exhibits.
Alcan Omnimax
Theatre Vancouver
3-D and Imax movies on the five story high screen with surround sound will
delight the entire family.
VanDusen Botanical
Garden
5251 Oak Street
Phone: 604-878-9274
Exquisite botanical gardens featuring various flowers and plants as you
stroll along the stone pathways. Special exhibits include children's garden
with sculptured topiary and an Elizabethan-style hedge maze.
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks are Vancouver's professional
hockey team. They play in the Northwest Division
of the Western Conference of the National Hockey
League (NHL). They joined the NHL as an
expansion team in 1970. The Canucks play their
home games in
GM Place Vancouver
Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer Team
They play in the USL First Division of the
United
Soccer Leagues at
Swangard Stadium Burnaby, British Columbia.
The Whitecaps colours are white and blue. |
