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Children up to 12 enjoy Clownfish Cove, touch pools, crafts, and animal feedings, while wide corridors, stroller parking, and family toilets keep the visit safe, interactive, and low-stress for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Vancouver Aquarium (with kids)Kids enjoy the free Water Park, Adventure Zone and Sutcliffe playground, while the Kids Market sells toys and treats; car-free lanes help safety, yet seawall edges require close supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Granville Island (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 get water tables, puzzles, outdoor science park, live demos, and staff-led workshops; on-site food, bathrooms, and easy transit make a three-hour stay smooth.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Science World (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids up to 12 race the hedge maze, chase birds, and join science camps; lawns are spacious and safe, yet there is no playground or large covered area for wet weather.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to VanDusen Botanical Garden (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Science World, Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park trains, and playgrounds give hands-on fun, but heavy downtown traffic means adults must watch children closely when crossing streets.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Children can watch lumberjack and raptor shows, meet rescued bears, climb the Kids Tree Canopy, enroll in Ski Wee lessons, and dine in casual cafés; parents must supervise near steep edges.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Grouse Mountain Peak (with kids)Average price
Lifeguards, a floating slide and soft sand entertain kids, but there is no playground or splash pad, shade is scarce, and the adjacent bike route demands close adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to English Bay Beach (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Fountain jets, duck pond and bird-filled conservatory fascinate children, but the park lacks playground equipment and change tables, so parents must bring toys and plan toilet breaks.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Queen Elizabeth Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
The sandy shore, seasonal lifeguards and lawns let kids swim, dig and toss frisbees, but no playground or shade means parents must supervise closely and bring sun protection.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Sunset Beach Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Flat, fenced walkways suit strollers or scooters, FlyOver thrills anyone over 102 cm and horns give a daily countdown, yet there is no playground and seaplane rules restrict smaller children.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Canada Place (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities