{"id":495243,"date":"2026-01-25T18:22:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T02:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/?p=495243"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T04:56:31","slug":"critter-capers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/vancouver\/critter-capers\/","title":{"rendered":"Critter Capers: Case of the Strange Splashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Strange splashes are scaring animals at Minnekhada Marsh. Is it an innocent pool party or is something fishy going on? Examine animal tracks and other clues to solve the mystery. Allow at least one hour to complete. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky, and not accessible for strollers. This activity is recommended for ages 6 &#8211; 9, and is free!<\/p>\n<h2>Critter Capers: Case of the Strange Splashes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: March 29, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 12:00 PM &#8211; 3:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Venue<\/strong>: Minnekhada Regional Park<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 4000 Quarry Road, Coquitlam<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metrovancouver.org\/events\/Event\/2716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.metrovancouver.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strange splashes are scaring animals at Minnekhada Marsh. Is it an innocent pool party or is something fishy going on? Examine animal tracks and other clues to solve the mystery. Allow at least one hour to complete. 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