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What to do in Vancouver: Indoor/Outdoor Day Activities for Kids

What to do in Vancouver: Indoor/Outdoor Day Activities for Kids

Once hibernation season sets in it’s hard to know what to do in Vancouver with energetic children who need a combination of exercise, fresh air and entertainment. Here are five activities for kids and adults to cure the sedentary lifestyle of Vancouver’s fall and winter.

What to do in Vancouver: Fall and Winter Activities for Kids

1. Southlands Heritage Farm

Southlands farm is an agricultural reserve in Vancouver, and it is open to the public for drop in visits. It is the perfect place to bring children for outdoor activity. Bundle them up and stroll around the grounds, say hello to the goats and tickle the potbelly pigs. If it is a rainy day you can take the kids into the stables to meet the farm horses.

Hours of Operation: Monday 8:30am-6:00pm; Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-7:00pm, Saturday 9:30am-5:00pm
Website: www.southlandsfarms.com

2. Bloedel Conservatory

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The Bloedel Conservatory is an indoor tropical garden in Queen Elizabeth Park. The conservatory is the ideal choice for what to do in Vancouver in ugly weather because the park is in an enclosed triodetic dome. Strolling through the garden you can view 500 different exotic plants and flowers, koi fish, and more than 100 free-flying birds. The park is an educational experience for parents and children and the perfect location for a little game of Eye Spy. Adults pay $5.60 each or a family rate of $2.80 per member of the household, three and older. Once you have feasted your eyes on the sights of the conservatory, wander outside and explore the park.

Hours of Operation: Daily 10:00am-5:00pm
Website: vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/bloedel-conservatory.aspx

3. Vancouver Maritime Museum

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is home to the Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre. The displays are hands-on and perfect for kids of all ages. Kids can man the controls in a full-size replica of the wheelhouse of the tugboat, Seaspan Queen, view the Vancouver port through high-powered telescopes, and explore the Discovery Wall, where drawers are filled with hidden treasures. Adults pay $11 each and children five and under are free. After your museum visit on a nice day you can head down to the Kits Beach playground for some outdoor exercise.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sundays/Holidays Noon-5:00pm; Closed Mondays
Website: www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

4. Robson Square Ice Rink

The Robson Square Ice Rink is set to open for the 2012/2013 holiday season on December 1, weather depending, and run until the end of February. The outdoor rink is covered, keeping rain off little heads, and surrounded by city lights, giving it a festive feel. Skating is free but if you don’t have your own skates you can rent them at the rink for $4.00, helmets and ice cleats are $2.00. The rink takes cash only.

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Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm; Friday-Saturday 9:00am-11:00pm

5. Granville Island Kid’s Market

There’s a reason the Kid’s Market tops so many lists of what to do in Vancouver. Itremains a great place for parents and kids to shop and play indoors. The market often hosts events for kids such as face painting and other craft activities. The Adventure Zone is an indoor jungle gym for kids of all ages and has an admission of $6.96. There is also the Arcade Zone filled with coin operated games. If you don’t want to fork out the money for The Adventure Zone, it is still fun to explore the shops and then if the weather permits, visit the Granville Island kid’s park.

Hours of Operation: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm
Website: www.kidsmarket.ca

Don’t let the rainy Vancouver weather bring your family down. Get out and start exploring these city sites, and discover just what our city has to offer in any season!

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