The Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience in Aldergrove feels plucked from a movie set! Seriously, check out the amazing water attractions that are open to the public! And be ready to be shocked by the prices… it is RIDICULOUSLY cheap to visit! It’s less than $40 TOTAL for a family of
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Spring is in the air, and with the warmer weather comes an abundance of great craft fairs and artisan markets around Metro Vancouver. Whether you are looking for some unique wares, delicious treats, handmade clothing or farm finds, there are plenty of options for you to shop local and connect
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Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the Allan Yap Teaching Lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth—the blue whale. The museum puts UBC’s natural history collections, with more than two million
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Don’t let the hot weather keep you indoors – head to one of the incredible splash pads and spray parks around Metro Vancouver! Don’t forget the sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes! If we have somehow missed a water park from this list, please send us an email
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There’s something magical about stepping into an independent bookshop — the scent of paper and ink, the creak of wooden floors, and shelves stacked with stories waiting to be discovered. For families, these cozy literary havens offer more than just books; they’re places to spark imaginations, swap recommendations, and find
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Make your next birthday out-of-this-world exciting at Science World. Vancouver’s most popular indoor attraction for kids and adults alike has the perfect formula to celebrate birthdays for children ages 3-12. Take the mental load out of figuring out the right location, food, decor, and even post-party activities. Just get your
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VIFF’s new Kids Club features matinees for an affordable price, including a family-friendly film and pre-show activities for the whole family, with special film-inspired snacks on offer too. All matinees begin at 11:00 AM. May 31: Space Cadet VIFF Kids Club: Date: Every Sunday Time: 11:00 AM Venue: VIFF Centre
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Shipyards Night Market is a food and music festival happening every Friday through the summer in The Shipyards District! The event will feature live music and a beer garden in Shipbuilders Square, food trucks on Wallace Mews, and Artisan Vendors on St. Roch Dock. Shipyards Night Market: Dates: May 15
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Bargain hunters and treasure seekers rejoice! It’s garage sale season in Metro Vancouver. Finding and visiting garage sales has changed a lot since I was a kid– we used to walk or drive through our community and write down information from a poster about upcoming garage sales. Our weekends were
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Yet another fantastic playground can be found in the Tri-Cities. Between 2013 and the fall of 2015, the city of Port Coquitlam invested a million dollars into updating Lions Park. Set just off the busy Lougheed Highway, this tranquil park has something for everyone. First off, this expansive playground has
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