Parks & Pathways
Vanier Park
Vanier Park, on English Bay, is home to the Vancouver Museum, the Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, which is made up of the Planetarium and the Observatory, and Bard on the Beach. Tranquil ponds, open fields, and a wide pathway complement the outstanding waterfront experience. In addition,
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The ULTIMATE Metro Vancouver Playground Guide!
The ideal playground continuously changes as my kids get older. When they were babies, the gold standard was a park that had a fence around it and plenty of low-to-the-ground play areas. As they get bigger, I’m more focused on other amenities, like plenty of park benches or picnic tables
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The Ultimate Guide to Pet-Friendly Vancouver
As if the gorgeous views of both mountains and oceans aren’t enough to fall in love with Vancouver, it is also one of the most commonly ranked pet-friendly cities in Canada! With an abundance of trails, dog parks, dog beaches, and open space to explore, combined with hotels and restaurants
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Chaldecott Park
Chaldecott Park offers a combination of large playing fields and smaller play areas. Large old cedar trees shelter the playground area and rustle moodily on breezy days. During the summer, the spray park is a popular attraction for children. Chaldecott Park also has a soccer field and baseball diamonds. Chaldecott
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Renfrew Community Park
Renfrew Community Park is a hub of activity, boasting many recreational opportunities. There is a playground and wading pool for the kids, or choose to visit the library or community centre, play softball, lacrosse, ball hockey or walk the winding paths along Still Creek, a part of the park that
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Sunrise Park
Sunrise Park offers appealing views of Capitol Hill, Burnaby Mountain, and, of course, a special sunrise. The open and inspiring setting has a playground, wading pool, off-leash dog area, and is also great for a variety of outdoor sports such as baseball and soccer. Sunrise Park: Address: 1950 Windermere
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Maple Grove Park and Outdoor Pool
Filled with tall, graceful trees, Maple Grove is a wonderfully tranquil place for a stroll or picnic. Massive tree stumps scattered throughout the park remind visitors of the temperate rainforest that once covered much of Vancouver. The outdoor pool is a popular summertime destination, with people of all ages enjoying
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Oak Park
Oak Park offers many winding paths throughout the park, picnic areas, and some wonderful trees. The spray park is a big attraction for children in hot weather. Oak Park also has a playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor roller hockey, soccer, and softball. Oak Park: Address: 900 W 59th Avenue,
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Minter Gardens
Minter Gardens is ever-evolving, and each season offers a dramatic view. Close to 100,000 tulips, imported from Holland, welcome visitors each spring. More than 1000 rhododendrons provide riotous colour amid huge cedar trees and rock wall terraces. Summer brings masses of annual colour adorning topiary features and beds, along with
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Balaclava Park
Balaclava Park is an expansive park, noted for its beautiful Hedge Maple trees, located in a quiet neighbourhood and is a pleasant place for walking or jogging. Balaclava Park offers a playground, wading pool, running track, rugby field, softball and an off leash dog area. This recreational greenspace is also perfect
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