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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You know a playground that includes a zipline is going to be a BIG hit with the kids! The playground, which opened in 2020,  cost $900,000 to build and offers several playground features kids will love: a climbing tower, giant tube slide, swings, play hut with ramp, musical instruments, water
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  Blue Mountain Park is an urban forest setting with the shade of hundreds of trees: tall Douglas Fir, Red Cedar, North Red Oak, and several Redwoods. Blue Mountain Park offers opportunities for casual play and organized sport, with sports fields, a ball diamond and tennis courts. The popular playground,
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What’s better than having a birthday? Getting FREE treats to celebrate! Whether you are a kid or a parent, it’s always nice to be celebrated and receive something in your honour. Check out this massive list of FREE birthday treats you can get just because you turn one year older.
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We can’t always predict the weather in Metro Vancouver, but rain or shine, indoor pools are a great way to stay active and burn off some energy! Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon of floating down a lazy river, a thrilling good time zipping down a waterslide, or a
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Who doesn’t love a great PIE?! Whether you are interested in sweet or savoury, there are some great pie shops around Metro Vancouver to indulge your cravings.  And there’s no better day to schedule your own tour of pie shops or sample new flavours than Pi Day (March 14th ,
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Boy, it’s challenging to plan a trip in 2026! Between the high cost of living in the Lower Mainland, the unpredictable and ever-changing relationship with our neighbours down south, and the rising cost of trips to other family-friendly travel destinations, it can be daunting to sit down and figure out
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Weeknights are busy and sometimes, it’s nice to be able to eat at a restaurant as a family without spending a fortune. As we all know, the cost of food has skyrocketed in the last few years, and when the cost of food is so high, everyone feels the pinch,
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Museums and galleries provide an amazing opportunity for kids and adults to explore art, culture, and history that helps us understand our current world better. Whether you’re looking to explore your own backyard more or you’re visiting from out-of-town, these museums and galleries offer kid and family-friendly exhibitions and hands-on
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Is there anything better than stumbling upon a Little Free Library while out for a walk? My kids love finding little libraries at playgrounds and in hidden places, and we often find something fun to read while out or take home. One time, we even saw a local author adding
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