Ah, Vancouver, the biggest metropolitan area in Western Canada. Surrounded by sea and mountains, it’s not surprising why Vancouver is blessed with majestic and natural beauty. With panoramic views, good climate, and friendly locals - Vancouver is really top-notch. Tons of outdoor and indoor activities to entertain the whole family are available, from interactive museums to fun festivals to amazing parks to modern and popular attractions and everything fun. Indeed, Vancouver is the mecca not only for kids but also for the young at heart. Check out this article and discover the best things to do for kids in Vancouver, Canada.
1. Blast from the past at Vancouver Maritime Museum
Okay, it’s now time to tell the rich maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic to the kids by visiting the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Kids will enjoy the place, from exploring the majestic St Roch to looking through the extensive collection of model ships, maritime art, and nautical artifacts; plus the kids can even see the captain’s quarters and even take a turn at the wheel. The fun extends outside, as the NASA underwater research vessel and the boiler of the first steamship in the Pacific Northwest are waiting to be explored.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Address: 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3, Canada
Website: Maritime Museum
Opening hours: Fri - Wed: 10am - 5pm; Thurs: 10am - 8pm
Price: 8 USD
2. Unravel great stories from the past at Museum of Vancouver
Situated on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations, Museum of Vancouver is an amazing cultural institution, which is best to explore the rich history of Vancouver and experience Indigenous culture. Its aim is to encourage a deeper understanding of Vancouver through exhibits, displays, shared experiences, and stories. This is a good destination for all, especially for kids.
Museum of Vancouver
Address: 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, British Columbia
Website: Museum of Vancouver
Opening hours: Sun - Wed: 10am - 5pm; Thur: 10am - 8pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 9pm
Price: 5 USD
3. White Spot Restaurant - a good spot for a family meal
Who wants a yummy burger and fries after an exhausting day tour? There’s a good spot to enjoy a sumptuous meal with family; the White Spot Restaurant offers a variety of food and drinks, from superb burgers to hand-scooped milkshakes and signature entrées. What’s more, every day, White Spot presents a new adventure aboard the WS Legendary. Kids can join the dashing Captain Beak Rogers and his grilled cheese gobbling crew of Cluckaneers.
White Spot Restaurant
Address: 1476 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2R5, Canada
Website: White Spot Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 6:30am - 11pm; Sun: 7am - 11pm
Price: 10 USD
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4. Meet four-legged friends at Maplewood
Maplewood Farm is an excellent place for the young at heart; it is a great opportunity, especially for kids, to interact with their favorite animals. First to notice are the noisy and friendly ducks greeting you at the gate. You can also buy grain for the ducks and chickens, and voila, you are their best friend now. Kids will get fascinated with milking demonstrations in the afternoon, at last, let them try to ride a lovely pony and take a wonderful shot.
Maplewood
Address: 405 Seymour River Place North Vancouver, British Columbia
Website: Maplewood
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 10am - 4pm (closed on Mon)
Price: 7 USD
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5. Buckle up on an Aquabus to Granville Island
Kids will get excited to ride an Aquabus and head to Granville Island. Granville Island boasts everything, from great restaurants to the public market to a children’s market to theaters to nice shops to art school - actually, the list just goes on and on. The children’s market offers entertainment stuff like costumes, puppets, and toys. What’s more, books stores, a big play area, a cafe, and kids hair salon are available.
Granville Island
Address: 1661 Duranleau Street Vancouver, British Columbia
Website: Granville Island
Opening hours: 24hrs (daily)
Price: 5 USD
6. Explore the beauty of Vancouver with an exciting bus tour
It’s now time to hop onto the exciting bus tour with your kids around the city and explore the beauty of the city by visiting modern and popular attractions. Choose from clear-top buses or heritage-style trolleys with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on and hop-off bus pass. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about trendy neighborhoods like Chinatown, Yaletown, and Gastown.
Vancouver: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass
Duration: 1.0 to 2.0 day
7. Discover salmon's lifecycle at Capilano Salmon Hatchery
Capilano River Hatchery aims to strengthen decreasing Capilano salmon stocks, and now, the Hatchery is widely known for its contribution of coho and steelhead to the sport fishery in Burrard Inlet. This place is a great destination to learn more about salmon. You and the kiddos will have the chance to discover the dramatic lifecycle of this famous fish.
Capilano Salmon Hatchery
Address: 4500 Capilano Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4L3, Canada
Website: Capilano Salmon Hatchery
Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)
8. Explore the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
A great family bonding is guaranteed at British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame. This place offers an exciting array of activities for all ages, from interactive displays to rock climbing to shooting hoops to bubble hockey to sports equipment and everything you could ask for. Now is the time to reminisce on exciting moments of the 2010 Olympic Games so don’t forget to bring your camera.
British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
Address: Gate A of BC Place, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8, Canada
Website: British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)
Price: 25 USD
9. Walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge (from USD 49.0)
For a two-and-a-half-hour tour, you and your family will get the chance to experience non-stop adrenaline rush, from soaring high above the canyon along a towering wall of granite on the new Cliffwalk to wandering through a lovely temperate rainforest to rising over the Capilano River and climbing through the ancient growth fir trees on the Treetops Adventure.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
10. Experience the underwater world at Vancouver Aquarium (from USD 30.0)
With lovely sea otters holding hands, playful sea lions, and interesting creepy crawlers from the Amazon, Vancouver Aquarium will let you and your kids come face to face with over 50,000 animals. Booking this tour will get you a skip-the-queue ticket to Canada’s largest aquarium, which means, there’s more time to have fun and meet under the water friends, plus there are entertaining programs that present over 50,000 animals from all over the world.
Vancouver Aquarium: Skip-the-Line Ticket
Duration: 1 day
No shortage of fun in Vancouver
What’s not to love in Vancouver, Canada? There’s no shortage of fun in this paradise, as it offers everything that’s entertaining for the whole family, from museums to the coolest attractions in the world. Learn more about them in Vancouver’s FAQs. Yes, Vancouver is indeed, a giant adventure playground!
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