It's a sea-to-sky paradise for people who want to explore it all, and it's also a great place to travel with children.
This safe and scenic city, full of spectacular spots, is a great place for kids to go and play. The Stanley Park is an example of a park that has trails and waterways that will keep children active. There are interactive museums, galleries, and exhibits to capture curiosity, and thrill seekers will find heart-pumping rides and experiences, too.
Ready to start planning? Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get 20% off your next guidebook.Children can dine with their parents in most establishments during set hours. While visitors may want to rent a car to explore the beautiful regions found just outside the city, public transportation is affordable and accessible, and most of the city can be easily explored by bike. There are a lot of things to do with kids in the city.
The swinging suspension bridge above the Capilano River is one of the world's most famous attractions and is located in North Vancouver. The bridge is still one of the must-see attractions in BC, but the destination has changed over the years.
The Treetops Adventure is the first of its kind in North America, with seven swaying suspension bridges that are connected by tree-topping platforms. The park's cliffwalk is a narrow bridge that juts out from jagged cliffs above the Capilano River. Glass-floored platforms give an added thrill as you wobble your way to the end while looking at the distance from your feet to the ground below.
There are other ways to enjoy the park if you don't like heights. You can follow the journeys of the first explorers to explore the region at the Story Centre or take a natural trail that weaves through the trees past a trout pond. Canadian dishes can be served with hot chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth after a long day outside.
Playland is BC's most famous amusement park and offers a variety of rides, attractions, and shows. This site is sure to please kids of all ages, and their parents. The Wooden Roller Coaster is considered to be the top roller coaster in Canada, and it was built in the 1960's.
Summer Night Concerts are held at Playland during the summer months as part of the PNE. The PNE has entertained with shows, exhibits, sporting events, and live concerts since 1910.
There is a shopping mall on the island. The bright yellow building welcomes children into a space filled with toys, play spaces, and interactive games and activities. The arcade and multi-level indoor climbing structure will keep kids busy and engaged with a full day of indoor play, as the retail stores are locally owned and operated.
Parents can relax by a picturesque pond surrounded by weeping willow trees while their kids navigate their way through the geometric play structure or teeter along the dock to view the ducks that call the pond home. The largest free water park in North America is steps away and is a great place to get fresh air, eat a picnic, and run off some energy after a long day at work.
It's a must-visit site for nature and science. Kids can get hands on with learning galleries and become immersed in nature here. Kids can learn more about the world around them with interactive demonstrations in this space.
A mix of rotating exhibits, permanent galleries, and colorful play spaces make this a favorite destination for both locals and tourists. Olympic Village is a great place to grab lunch or dinner after a busy day of science exploration.
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is a great place for aspiring astronauts and space scientists to learn. The Planetarium Star Theatre is a place where you can see planets, meteorites, black holes, and more up close. There are alien encounters, Mars explorations, and unique photo ops at the Cosmic Courtyard exhibit. The GMS Observatory has a 1/2 meter telescope that can be used to look at planets, moons, and star clusters.
You can walk to the beach when you are done. You can watch as people fly kites in Vanier Park and then head to Hadden Park for a snack or a dip in the ocean.
Kidtropolis is a place for kids to play indoors. Kids can explore realistic architecture, dress up in costumes, and pick up props as they recreate scenes from the world around them. Young children will be immersed in imaginative play for hours at the imagination stations in this 17,000-sq-ft city, which highlights everything from a hospital, a theater, and a newsroom to a grocery store and a gas station.
Parents can watch from the sidelines while enjoying coffee and snacks at the on-site cafe. If it is raining, this is a great place to go.
You can take a ride to the top of the mountain on a gondola. The views of the coastal forest can be seen from the top of the mountain.
An outdoor playground is waiting for you once you reach the top. The kid's tree canopy adventure has a teeter along the cargo nets that leads to the animal refuge and a view of the Georgia Strait.
The article was first published in June of 2021.
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