The Stanley Park Miniature Train features heavily in family-traditions throughout the year. As the train winds through the forest, visitors hear fun facts about the resident wildlife and snippets of Stanley Park history. Learn the names of the common trees and the variety of creatures that make this park their home.
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I grew up camping with my family and wanted my kids to have the same summer experiences playing with new kids, spending long hot days swimming and snacking, and sleeping (sort of) outdoors. So when we bought a “vintage” (re: old!) tent trailer, I knew we had to take it
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ReVision, the art of recycling group and the Sculpture Society of BC, has partnered with Westbank Corp to exhibit members’ work highlighting climate disasters, interrogating the negative impact humans have on our physical environment through socio-political factors. MAINalley, a popup gallery is temporarily housed in the industrial zoned area in
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You’re invited! Starting May 30th, join us at Suwa’lkh School in Coquitlam to support our learning programs by buying fresh, ultra-local produce grown, harvested, and sold by youth on schoolyard farms. In addition to freshly harvested produce like blueberries, garlic, beets, kale, carrots and more, there are canned and processed
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Watching the Olympics is neat, but watching them with a crowd of families and sharing in the excitement and the experience of high-level athletes competing can be exhilarating! Those of us who were lucky enough to be in attendance for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic events or viewing parties might remember
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Raj (the Museum of Surrey mascot) is celebrating another trip around the sun! Celebrate his birthday with a free drop-in party and enjoy bubbles, facepainting, oversized games,  crafts and cake! Raj’s Birthday at the Museum of Surrey: When: July 27, 2024 Time: 1-4pm Location: Museum of Surrey Address: 1771056A Ave.,
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Summer is a time for friends, family, and fun times, but it can also be exhausting if you find yourself trying to plan activities for your kids every day. Going to a local park or one that’s new to you is great, but what makes it even better is when
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If you’re looking to build a summer full of memories, you’ve come to the right place! Banish the boredom blues with our Summer Fun Bucket List. Some days you might be up for a big adventure, some days you might want to stay closer to home. We’ve compiled a list
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#SummerLikeAnItalian is back for the third year in a row encouraging families to save their travel dollars and experience the best of Italian cuisine in their own back yard. 12 Italian-inspired restaurants around Vancouver are participating in the passport program this year with specialty dishes and stamps that could win
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“Slip Slap Trip Wack” takes audiences on a 20-minute ride through slapstick sketches, with viewers seated on a 360-degree rotating platform. Developed by Leaky Heaven and children ages 8-12 from the Strathcona neighbourhood, the highly improvisational show encourages audience participation and features unique elements like youth-developed concession recipes and a
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