The 1,000-acre Stanley Park, located on the west end of downtown Vancouver and jutting out into English Bay, will provide endless hours of entertainment for children. A children's farmyard, playgrounds, public swimming pool, aquarium, theater and beachcombing are just some of the things to do in the park. For a complete listing of activities do to in Stanley Park see references.
Vancouver's waterfront is an exciting place for children with cruise ships docking and many different places to explore.Youngsters can ride the catamaran to Lonsdale Quay, visit the IMAX theater, go to the Vancouver Lookout for a spectacular view, visit old Vancouver in Gastown and more. See references for a complete listing of activities on Vancouver's waterfront.
Families can cross from downtown to Granville Island on the Aquabus or take the Water Ferry with stops at the Aquatic Center, Maritime Museum, Vanier Park and the Science Center--all located on Granville Island. With a duck pond, museums, the water park and science world, kids are sure to enjoy a trip to Granville Island. See references for all the activities available for kids on Granville Island.
With lots of great shopping on Robson Street, the Aquatic Center with an indoor pool, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver Art Gallery and Robson Square Waterfalls there are plenty of things to do in downtown Vancouver. For more information on all the activities in downtown Vancouver see references.
Just north and west of the city within a 30-minute drive there are many other interesting activities for the kids to do. Families can drive 20 minutes north and ride the gondola to the top of Grouse mountain, walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge or visit the park and fish hatchery, or go skiing, skating or hiking. Another options is to go west and beachcomb on Ambleside Beach or rent a kayak to explore from the water. Parents and kids can have a picnic at John Lawson Park, Horseshoe Bay or Whytecliff Park. They can also rent a boat and explore Howe Sound, while watching for pilot whales and harbor seals. Greater Vancouver activites abound, for a complete listing see references.
