Fun Activities in Greater Vancouver, BC
BC MUSEUM OF MININGBritannia Beach, Squamish (located on the Sea to Sky Highway, 99 North). Tel 604.896.2233. (MAP) http://www.bcmuseumofmining.org/ The Underground Adventure is a safe, fun and educational experience for everyone! The BC Museum of Mining brings our exciting history alive with activities, displays and guided underground tours. Each visit includes: A peek into the Historic 1923 gravity fed concentrator mill, a National Historic Site and Provincial Historic Landmark; Gold panning: You keep the REAL GOLD that you find! A guided tour through our underground mining tunnel dating from 1912; Mining demonstrations and hands-on activities about fossils, minerals and building mines; Museum displays that explore BC mining history. |
BC SPORTS HALL OF FAMEBC Place Stadium, Robson & Beatty St, Vancouver. Tel 604.687.5520 (MAP) http://www.bcsportshalloffame.com/ Play in the activity room where you can run, jump, throw, climb and drive; Discover "The Hero in You" through stories of famous athletes, Experience the Greg Moore Gallery complete with Indy race car & HD simulator, See inside BC Place Stadium, host of the opening & closing ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics |
BEAR CREEK PARK13750-88th Ave (at King George Hwy), Surrey. Tel 604.501.1232 (MAP) Features Eddy the Engine and Chough the steam locomotive operating on a 15 inch narrow gauge track. The Bear Creek Park Train is owned by Eddy the Engine and Friends Enterprises Ltd. It is a licensed narrow gauge railway that operates according to the Railway Act of British Columbia. The train brings family fun and awareness of railway transportation to the public. Located in middle of "Bear Creek Park" |
BOSE CORN MAZE6300- 156th Street, Surrey. Tel 604-576-8997 http://www.cornfieldmaze.com/sites.php?ID=&username=cancloverdale Corn maze to get lost, pumpkin patch, tube slide, scout patch, campfirres, corn box, hay jump |
BRIDAL FALLS WATERPARK (was Trans Canada Waterslides)53790 Popkum Rd, Rosedale, BC. Tel 604.497.7455. (MAP) http://www.bridalfallswaterpark.com/ 4 advanced slides (riders must be a minimum 42 inches tall), 2 intermediate slides, 1 tube slide (riders must be a minimum 48 inches tall), 3 kiddie slides, Gigantic hot tub, Mini golf, Lifejacket & locker rentals, Showers, restrooms & change rooms, Gift shop, ice cream & coffee shop, Concession & snack bar, Acres of lawn and picnic area, FREE parking, Camping Next Door at Camperland RV Resort. |
BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby BC V5G 3T6 24-hour Information: 604.293.6501 http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/ Experience life in the 1920s. A traditional B.C. Electric Railway tram stop village has been created with a combination of heritage and replica buildings on a 10 acre site. Staff in 1920s costumes welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Be sure to take in the elegance of the Interurban #1223 and the interactive tram exhibit. An exciting must for every visitor is a whirl on the fully restored historic 1912 CW Parker Carousel. Amenities include an ice cream parlour which offers a menu for light meals and snacks, picnic tables, and a gift shop. The site is wheelchair accessible. |
CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver. Tel 604.985.7474 (MAP) Your pulse quickens as you step onto the swaying planks of Vancouver's first visitor attraction. Breathe in the cedar-scented rainforest air as you make your way across Vancouver's famous landmark. Only minutes away from downtown Vancouver, Capilano Suspension Bridge takes you to the natural splendor of rainforest trails through magnificent evergreens and the unique perspecitve of Treetops Adventure, a walk high in the trees. |
CASTLE FUN PARKTrans-Canada Hwy #1 and Exit #95 at Whatcom Rd, Abbotsford, BC. Tel 604.850.0411 (MAP) Golf, bumper cars, batting cages, go-karts, shooting gallery, arcade |
CULTUS LAKENear Chilliwack (MAP) http://www.cultuslake.bc.ca/attractions/ Waterpark, Golf Park, Lake Amusements, Tap-Ins Putting Course, Funland Indoor & Outdoor Playpark, Boat & Jet Ski Rentals, Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf |
DINO TOWNBridal Falls, BC (MAP) Live shows & parades (Flinstone),Paddleboats, Bumper & pedal cars, Train, Adventure Playground, Mini Golf, Wet Fun Firehall |
FORT LANGLEYFort Langley (follow the No. 1 Hwy past Surrey) (MAP) http://www.fortlangley.com/attractions.html Visit BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum, CN Station, Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada, Langley Centennial Museum, Mountain View Conservation Centre (wildlife), Thunderbird Show Park (horse jumping) |
GRANVILLE ISLAND1496 Cartwright, Vancouver. Tel 604.689.8447 (MAP) http://www.kidsmarket.ca/ OR http://www.granvilleisland.com/en/taxonomy/term/47 The Kids Market and surrounding kid-friendly zone includes over 25 diverse and unique shops featuring toys and stuffed animals, kid's fashions, a giant indoor play area, ceramic painting, magic and juggling, a hair and beauty salon, an optical store, party gifts and even gourmet pet treats. Outside the Kids Market are the duck pond (watch for the turtles too!), the Crystal Ark filled with gorgeous gems and treasures, the Water Park, and playground areas. Fun for big kids and little kids! |
GREATER VANCOUVER ZOO5048-264th St, Aldergrove, (Exit 73) (MAP) Playground, picnic areas, concession, pay parking, mini train ride around park to view animals, bike rentals, wild safari bus tour. Animals: lion, tiger, panthers, hippo, wolf, zebra, bear, monkey, giraffe, reptiles, birds, lizards, frogs, snakes, camel and much more. |
GROUSE MOUNTAINNorth Vancouver (past Capilano River Park) MAP http://www.grousemountain.com/Summer/ North America's largest arial tram system, ziplines NEW, hiking, family entertainment, scenic chair lift rides, tandem paragliding, helicopter tours, wildlife refuge, skiing. snowshoeing, iceskating on outdoor pond, sleigh rides, sno-limo, Peak of Christmas event, Theatre in the Sky. |
HONEYBEE CENTRE7480-176 Street, Surrey. Tel 604.575.2337 (MAP) Large glass observation beehive - watch a working honeybee colony in action, find the queen, indentify drones and worker bees. Identify parts of the hive, observe bee activities, See the honeybee exhibits. Product sampling. Refreshments. |
HONEYLAND CANADA17617 Ford Road, Pitt Meadows Tel 604.460.8889 (MAP) http://www.honeylandcanada.com/eng/e_index.php interactive and educational, private and public bee tours where kids and grown-ups will discover the marvelous world of honeybees and modern bee-keeping. The breathtaking view of the surrounding fields is a picture perfect way to relax and enjoy your day. Honeyland Canada provide numerous interactive workshops and beekeeping courses, providing public knowledge about honeybee-keeping, bee products, apitherapy and more. |
H.R. MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE & PLANETARIUM1100 Chestnut, Vancouver. Tel 604.738.7827 |
LASERDOME PLUSA110-2455 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver (MAP) http://laserdome.net/generalinfo.html Laser Tag, Rock Climbing, Spiderweb Climbing |
LYNN CANYON ECOLOGY CENTRE & SUSPENSION BRIDGE3663 Park Road, Lynn Canyon Park, North Vancouver Tel 604.990.3755 (MAP) http://www.dnv.org/ecology/index.htm A suspension bridge hangs 20 stories above Lynn Creek, offering spectacular views of Lynn Canyon. The 616 acre park is forested with lush second growth rainforest and streamside vegetation. The park contains many hiking trails varying in length and difficulty. Twenty minutes downstream is a wooden bridge, which crosses the creek at beautiful Twin Falls. A ten minute walk upstream brings you out at 30 Foot Pool. This crystal clear pool is a popular spot in the summertime. |
MAPLEWOOD FARM405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. Tel 604.929.5610 (MAP - click here then scroll to bottom) http://www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca/ Over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm strives to provide a unique experience, incorporating enjoyment, education and a recollection of the rural heritage of this pastoral 5 acre setting |
MEADOWS MAZE13672 Reichenbach Rd. Pitt Meadows, V3Y 1Z1 (MAP) Watch the bees in the Bee Observatory and try to find the Queen bee. See how agile goats are when you feed them At "Lions Goat" bridge and if you really love animals you must visit our Petting Zoo. Take a ride down the 40 foot slide on Meadows Mountain. Listen to Corny tell you all about Meadows Maze during a "thrilling" Hay Wagon ride. Test to hit the target with the Corn cannons. Savour homemade fudge or locally made Ice Cream while relaxing in the picnic areas. Collectibles,antiques,gourmet foods and Meadows Maze keepsakes can be found in Cranberry Meadows Market. |
PLAYLAND (PNE Fair in August)2901 E. Hastings St, Vancouver (at Boundary). Tel 604.253.2311 (MAP) http://www.pne.ca/playland/index.htm Open in the summer only May-Sept. PNE is Aug 16-Sep 1. With over 800 performances and exhibits and more than 50 thrilling rides & attractions, the Fair at the PNE is definitely the best part of summer! Don’t miss the legendary summer concert series, daily Toontastic Parade, SuperDogs and spectacular night time finale, Rollin’ Thunder! |
QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK33rd Ave & Cambie St, Vancouver. Tel 604.257.8570 (MAP) http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/queenelizabeth/ Sports - disc golf, lawn bowling, tennis, pitch & putt golf. Picnics, Tai Chi. Nighttime stargazing or enjoying the spectacular views of the city. BLOEDEL FLORAL CONSERATORY: One of the most popular attractions in Vancouver and is open daily, rain or shine. A modest fee is charged. It is dedicated to the wonders of the natural world with an emphasis on plants and birds. As a matter of fact, over 100 birds of various species call the Bloedel Conservatory home and free-fly within its spacious dome. |
REPTILE REFUGE CENTRE***1395-176th Street, Surrey. Tel 604.538.1711 http://www.reptilerefuge.ca/home.htm ***NOTE: Website says they are closed until further notice (July 27, 2008) |
SCIENCE WORLD1455 Quebec St, Vancouver. Tel 604.443.7443 (MAP) http://www.scienceworld.bc.ca/ Hundreds of interactive exhibits in five permanent galleries, live science demonstrations, and workshops plus giant movies in Omnimax Theatre. |
SPANISH BANK BEACH/JERICO/LACARNONW Marine Drive, Vancouver (MAP) http://vancouver.ca/parks/rec/beaches/index.htm Beautiful sandy beach where the tide goes way out and the view of Vancouver, the mountains, and the ocean is spectacular. |
SPLASHDOWN PARK4799 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen, BC Tel 604.943.2251 (MAP) http://www.splashdownpark.ca/index.html 7 acres of fun! "Smiles" - Full Food Concession; Customized Catering (on request); "Goodies" - An Oasis Soda Foundation and Candy Store ; Water Slides of all shapes and sizes... and for all levels too! (13 in all); WaterPlay area for toddlers; Tents & Reserved Areas available for groups, birthday parties etc.; Video Game Arcade; Locker & BBQ rentals; Volleyball, Badminton & Basketball Courts; Full Change Facilities with baby change tables; Free Parking |
STANLEY PARKWest End, Vancouver (MAP) http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley/index.htm Children's Farmyard & Miniature Railway, Second Beach Pool, Stanley Park Pitch & Putt, Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tours |
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM845 Avison Way, Vancouver (in Stanley Park) Tel 604.659.3474 (MAP) Daily events include dolphin, beluga, sea lion shows, shark dives, and sea otter feeds. |
VANCOUVER POLICE MUSEUM240 E. Cordova St, Vancouver, Tel 604.665.3346 (MAP) http://www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/ The museum collection consists of approximately 20,000+ objects, papers, photographs and published materials relating to the history of policing in Vancouver. Approximately 65% of the artifacts in the collection are currently on display. |
WEST COAST RAILWAY HERITAGE PARK39645 Government Street, Squamish, 40 km north of Vancouver. Tel 604.898.9336 (MAP) Presents a typical railway facility of the mid 20th century. Tour authentic railway equipment in various stages of restoration. Attraction is designed to please the whole family, set in some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. |
WHISTLER BLACKCOMBLocated past West Vancouver, past Squamish on the 99 Hwy (MAP) http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/todo/index.htm Winter: Ski, snowboard, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, indoor rock climbing, a pool and fitness centre, spas and ziptrek eco tours, just to name a few of the many options available. Summer: New Peak Adventure, a thrilling open-air chairlift ride to the very top of Whistler where spectacular views and interpretive trails await. Mountain bikers will love the Whistler Mountain Bike Park with trails and stunts galore. The Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone features mini-golf, the Westcoaster Luge, bungee trampolines, a maze and even a trapeze. If that's not enough to wear out the kids, check out our Summer Kid Programs. |
WHITE ROCKhttp://www.city.whiterock.bc.ca/ Wide stretches of beach with waterfront promenade that is two and a half kilometres, fully accessible to the disabled and parents with strollers. The heritage pier, train station, large beached "white rock" and colourful sidewalk cafes create a special ambience throughout the area. A train zips past and kids are in awe! |