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Kids up to twelve can pet goats at the Children’s Farm, climb big playgrounds, splash at the watering-can feature and spot totem poles, and parents find toilets nearby, so the park suits them nearly perfectly.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Beacon Hill Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Huge sea-monster playground, sandy beach, free festivals and nearby washrooms deliver hours of safe, energetic fun for kids aged 3-12, so the park is almost ideal for this segment.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Cadboro-Gyro Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children love the mammoth, scavenger hunts and youth-priced IMAX; under-5s enter free, washrooms have change tables, and staff welcome strollers, though parents must watch kids near delicate exhibits.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Royal BC Museum (with kids)Average price
Children find a tot pool, spray toys, splash pad, big playground and drop-in sports, while lifeguards, arm-reach rules and family change rooms keep supervision easy for hours.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Esquimalt Recreation Centre (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
This place may be temporarily closed. Please check official sources before visiting.
Children up to 12 can freely brush goats, join story time, and cheer goat stampede; flat paths, sinks, and nearby playground add convenience, so the farm delivers a fun 2-3 hour visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Beacon Hill Children's Farm (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children enter free, collect Xplorer booklets, join costumed drills, explore tide-pools, and climb lighthouse stairs. Flat paths and washrooms with change tables support a full day.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids can burn energy on wide paths, win a prize with the free Discovery Walk, and ride the CA$2 Rose Carousel; washrooms and snack bars are near, though few interactive exhibits limit repeat visits.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to The Butchart Gardens (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children 5–12 pay half price, can press buttons to move trains, lights and circus rides, and run an ‘I-spy’ game; displays are glass-protected and safe, making it an engaging 2-hour indoor family stop.
Recommended visit duration: 2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Miniature World (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Children up to 12 can touch millipedes and watch leaf-cutter ants, and entry for under-5s is free; the compact two-room layout may feel crowded, yet visits rarely exceed one hour.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Victoria Bug Zoo (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Kids get a nature playground, shallow swimmer-friendly beach, picnic shelters, and strollerable trails, plus washrooms and water taps, but no lifeguards means parents must supervise closely.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities