FUN GUIDE Fa m ily
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
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Fort Langley National Historic Site
Rising from the mist of the Fraser River, Fort Langley National Historic Site is a time capsule to Canada’s vibrant past. Explore where Hudson’s Bay Company traders met California gold-seekers and listen to First Nations interpreters share ancient stories. Youth under 17 enjoy free admission to this immersive experience! parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley | MAP 3: D5
Steveston Tram
All aboard the Steveston Tram! Imagine what it was like to ride the rails on the historic Tram Car 1220. Free admission. 4011 Moncton St, Richmond stevestontram.ca | MAP 3: E1
A rock solid exhibition.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Explore the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site’s new feature exhibit, Fish Tales, that celebrates seafood and the ways it connects us! Come and discover—What’s Your Fish Tale? Open daily 10am–5pm, supported by the Province of British Columbia. Tel 604-664-9009. gulfofgeorgiacannery.org | MAP 3: E1
May 10, 2024–Jan 5, 2025
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Brockton Lighthouse | C4
Brockton Oval | C4
Ceperley Playground | C1
Children’s Water Park | B4
Empress of Japan | B4
Fountain | C2
HMCS Discovery | C4
Hollow Tree | A2
Lawn Bowling | C1
Lumbermen’s Arch | B3
Malkin Bowl | C3
Miniature Railway | B3
Nature House | C2
Nine O’clock Gun | C4
Painters Circle | C3
Pitch & Putt Golf | C3
Pool | B1
Rose Garden | C3
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club | C3
Siwash Rock | A2
Tennis Courts | C2
Totem Poles | C4
Vancouver Aquarium | C3
Vancouver Rowing Club | C3
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Kids Market
Find every toy imaginable…whether you are looking for games, magic, books, sports collectables, puzzles, dancewear, party supplies, costumes, children’s clothing, shoes, natural rocks and gems. Indoor play area, arcade, birthday parties, virtual reality rides, bumper cars, kid friendly food, hair salon for kids. 1496 Cartwright St, Granville Island, 604-689-8447. kidsmarket.ca | MAP 1: E3
Vancouver
Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium is a summer must-sea with 120 indoor and outdoor exhibits and over 65,000 incredible animals, like rescued sea lions and otters. vanaqua.org | MAP 2: B4
Clip ’N Climb Vancouver
Climbing Re-Invented! Clip ’N Climb Vancouver has over 25 unique climbing features under the one roof. Our climbing walls are designed to engage climbers of all ages. No matter what your age or level of experience, the sight of our climbing gym is bound to make your eyes bulge with excitement!
1751 Savage Rd, Richmond clipnclimbvancouver.ca | MAP 3: D2
Greater
Vancouver Zoo
Visitors can take in the sights and sounds of over 140 native and exotic animal species on 120 acres of landscapes in the beautiful Fraser Valley! We offer a wide variety of fun and educational interpretive talks and animal feedings that you can enjoy during our peak season (April through September). Large picnic facilities and playground. Located in Aldergrove, Exit 73 off Highway 1. STEP INTO THE WILD! gvzoo.com | MAP 3: E6
Royal BC Museum
Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with Stonehenge. 675 Belleville St, Victoria royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
IMAX® Victoria in the Royal BC Museum
Dive beneath the waves, encounter exotic animals or explore deep space on the largest screen in BC with 12 channels of surround sound! Whether you choose the adventure of a lifetime or a scientific expedition that’s out of this world, you will feel the immersive experience of IMAX® raised to the level of magic! 675 Belleville St, Victoria See the full schedule and get tickets at imaxvictoria.com
Manning Park Resort
Look no further for your ticket to epic powder, adventure filled days, fresh mountain air and boundless natural beauty. Manning Park Resort is an all-season playground, offering cozy cabins, summer/winter camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, boating, snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, skating and more. manningpark.com
Cultus Lake Waterpark
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BC’s biggest and best waterpark! Offering Western Canada’s largest selection of slides, including everyone’s favourite The Colossal Canyon! We’ve got something for everyone! Online tickets available. Check us out online: cultus.com | MAP 3: E9
Competition Jul 11-14
Gates open to public July 12 at 2 pm
Exhibition Jul 15-Aug 18
Footprints Security Opening Weekend
Concert featuring Trooper - Jul 13
Canadian Tire Learn to Sculpt Jul 13 & 14
Tim Hortons Summer Concert Series Jul 19, 20, 26 , 27, Aug 2, 3, 16 & 17
Art in the Park : Jul 20 & 21
Mid Island Co-op Rock the Park Music Festival Aug 9-11
Coastal Community Credit Union Sculpture Light Up! Aug 16 & 17
Quality Foods Festival of Lights Aug 17 (dusk)
Quality Foods Kids Sandsculpting Competition Aug 18
Carol Riera/PREC Symphony by the Sea with the Vancouver Island Symphony - Aug 18 and more!
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Cultus Lake Adventure Park
BC’s best theme park is open daily starting June 25th. Offering 19 rides and attractions, we’ve got something for everyone! Online tickets available. Check us out online: cultus.com | MAP 3: E9
Playland
Vancouver’s favourite amusement park offers excitement and memorable experiences for the whole family. Playland has everything from enjoyable family fun rides to sky-scraping, heart-stopping, extreme G-force thrills. Playland also has entertaining activities like midway games, mini golf, a haunted house and climbing wall. Come hungry and indulge your appetite with a variety of food options. pne.ca/playland | MAP 3: C2
Britannia Shipyards
National Historic Site
History comes to life at this Steveston heritage site, once home to a bustling community of fishermen, cannery workers and boatbuilders. Free admission. 5180 Westwater Dr, Richmond britanniashipyards.ca | MAP 3: E1
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Become a Rainforest Explorer!
Forged Axe Throwing
Our action-packed sessions have you nailing those bullseyes in no time! Our axe throwing sessions for ages 10+ and family-friendly competition will have the high fives flying! Book online. forgedaxe.ca | MAP 4: C1
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is a kid’s paradise, filled with amazing attractions and fun activities. Cross the wobbly suspension bridge, get a squirrel’s eye view on Treetops Adventure and go to the edge of nature on Cliffwalk. capbridge.com | MAP 3: B1
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