WestCoast Families Family Fun Guide 2022

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FUN GUIDE to Vancouver and Lower Mainland

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VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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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

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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: E10

Camp Qwanoes

Jump into the adventure and let friendship fill each day!

Experience a world of discovery all in a spectacular oceanfront setting with a staff team from around the world. qwanoes.ca

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Visit the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, home to Vancouver’s immersive Planetarium Star Theatre.

Catch a show then watch a live science demonstration, experience Mars in our simulator and explore the wonders of the night sky through the telescope in the observatory.

Open seven days a week. For tickets visit: spacecentre.ca | MAP 1: D3

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Malahat SkyWalk

Malahat SkyWalk is Vancouver Island’s newest attraction. It is an incredible, fully accessible experience that conveys to guests the authentic beauty of Vancouver Island. A 600m elevated walk leads to a 40m sightseeing tower offering breathtaking views and a special connection to nature. May 2 to Oct 9 admission is 9:30am– 5pm. Open year round! malahatskywalk.com

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Vancouver Maritime Museum

Kids Market

WildPlay

Britannia Mine Museum

The Vancouver Maritime VANCOUVER Museum is a great place for MARITIME MUSEUM families to explore and learn FOR about the sea and the ships thatFUN sailed it. THE WHOLE FAMILY The new children’s gallery is full of hands-on fun.

Open Tues-Sun, 10-5. 1905 Ogden Ave, 604-257-8300. vanmaritime.com | MAP 1: D2

Experience 15 ziplines, over 60 aerial adventure games, a 40ft freefall jump, axe throwing and more!

The ultimate outdoor adventure for families, friends, birthday parties or teams! Open February to December. Locations in Victoria, Nanaimo and Maple Ridge. Book your adventure online or call +1-855-595-2251. wildplay.com | MAP 3: C5

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: E4

Rumble aboard an underground train, pan for gold and immerse yourself in the multi-sensory experience BOOM! at Britannia Mine Museum. This award-winning National Historic Site lies between Vancouver and Squamish on the Sea to Sky Highway. britanniaminemuseum.ca | MAP 3: A1

Tourism Nanaimo

FlyOver Canada

Cultus Lake Waterpark

Railway Museum of BC

The Visitor Centre team is ready to help plan your stay, help with reservations or answer questions about Nanaimo and Region. Check out our family friendly activities and itineraries.

2450 Northfield Road, 250-751-1556 info@tourismnanaimo.com, @TourismNanaimo tourismnanaimo.com

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: E10

The appeal of FlyOver Canada makes the imagined real. The dream of flight is as old as time itself. Similarly, buried deep in the Canadian soul is the desire to travel across Canada from coast to coast. During the Ultimate Flying Ride you will see numerous cities and vistas across the country. flyovercanada.com | MAP 1: B7

History is alive at the Railway Museum! Here at the museum, you can see, hear, touch and experience the actual trains, locomotives and equipment that are part of British Columbia’s railway history and heritage. This is railway equipment that helped build BC and Canada.

39645 Government Road, Squamish wcra.org | MAP 3: A1

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

Gulf of Georgia Cannery

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is located in the historic fishing village of Steveston, the largest commercial small-craft fishing port in Canada. Built in 1894, the Cannery was once the largest of its kind. Today it is the last of more than 15 canneries that once stood on the Steveston waterfront. Now a national historic site, our exhibits showcase the history of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry. gulfofgeorgiacannery.org | MAP 3: D1

Grouse Mountain

Just 15 minutes from downtown, Vancouver’s premier attraction offers the perfect destination for a truly rewarding and memorable experience.

With a variety of cultural, educational and outdoor adventures to choose from, we look forward to helping you plan your next visit. grousemountain.com | MAP 3: A2

TO KIDS MARKET ON GRANVILLE ISLAND! With over 25 Shops, Services, Entertainment and Food, Adventure and Fun awaits for all ages!

Open daily 10am to 6pm

kidsmarket.ca

Fort Langley National Historic Site

Rising from the mist of the Fraser River, the palisades of Fort Langley stand tall. Inside the walls, roughhewn timber buildings recreate the rugged 1800s. See where fur traders mingled with gold prospectors and hear First Nations interpreters tell century-old tales. Feel the blast of musket fire, pan for gold dust dreams and dress up to play a historic trading boss. pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/langley | MAP 3: D6

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Vancouver Canadians

Whether it’s our sushi races, dancing grounds crew members or fun giveaways, Vancouver Canadians games provide entertainment for everyone. Add affordable ticket packages as well as a family friendly atmosphere and you’ve hit one out of the park! milb.com/vancouver | MAP 3: C2

It all starts here

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

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

Lynn Canyon Park officially opened to the public in 1912 and has been a popular destination among tourists and local residents ever since. The main attraction, the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge towers 50 meters over the canyon and is part of the Baden Powell Trail. In addition to the bridge, the park features hiking trails to enjoy and amenities including the Lynn Canyon Cafe and Ecology Centre. lynncanyon.ca | MAP 3: B2

Maplewood Farm

We offer a unique and enjoyable time for all ages in a rural heritage setting on two hectares in North Vancouver.

Maplewood Farm is a fun—and educational—place to visit for the whole family. Developed historically from its early days as a thriving dairy, today the farm has been preserved offering a truly rural experience with a collection of over 200 domestic and friendly farm animals and birds. maplewoodfarm.bc.ca | MAP 3: B2

Thinking about your next family getaway?

Nanaimo is the perfect place for your next Island adventure. With biking, kayaking, shopping, ziplining and incredible parks and playgrounds at every turn, the affordable family fun is endless in Nanaimo. From the moment you take the bikes off the roof rack, get onto the water, or stumble upon that first Nanaimo Bar, come #ExploreNanaimo with the kids and see why it all starts here.

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