Vancouver with Kids During the Summer {Where to Go}

It’s summertime! School is out and there is plenty of time to plan fun activities to do with the family. Looking for some fun things to do in the city with the kids? Here is a list with some of our favourite things to do in Vancouver during the summer. What are yours?

Vancouver with Kids During the Summer {Where to Go}

  • Kitsilano Beach & Pool

Nothing beats a day at the beach, little ones love playing with the sand and collecting shells. There are also some great playgrounds and the beach is only 10 minutes away from downtown Vancouver, not bad!

We also love Kitsilano Pool and its amazing view of the city. Heated salt-water pool for swimmers of all ages and sizes.

  • Science World / Telus World Of Science

We have a membership and love the TELUS World of Science. So many fun exhibits and hands-on interactive displays for little ones. Their OMNIMAX is pretty spectacular as well, being one of the world’s largest dome screens!  Perfect for days when you need to be somewhere with AC to beat the heat.  Then after you are done playing inside you can go on a walk by the seawall and enjoy the beautiful waterfront views.

  • Vancouver Aquarium

We love visiting the Vancouver Aquarium, an instant hit with little ones. So many beautiful fish and aquatic mammals! The outdoor dolphin show is wonderful and especially fun when it is sunny and lovely outside. Some of our favourite areas are the Amazon Gallery and dolphin underwater viewing area. There is even a nursing area located in the dolphin underwater viewing area if you are visiting with your infant!

Vancouver with Kids During the Summer {Where to Go}

  • Maplewood Farm

Located in North Van, Maplewood Farms is a huge hit with little ones. They have close to 200 domestic farms animals and birds. Little ones love getting a close-up look at the animals, petting the bunnies, the horses and the friendly goats. Great place to visit during the summer.

Vancouver with Kids During the Summer {Where to Go}

  • Granville Island’s Kid Market

Arrive by car, bus, bike or aqua bus! A little island right under the Granville Bridge. The Kids Market is one of our favourites, a fun colourful building with a nice play area, tons of little toy shops featuring eco-friendly and educational toys and some local gems. At the end of the day you can walk over to the Public Market and get some yummy food! Fun!

 What are your favourite spots to visit in Vancouver during the summer?

Disclosure: I am part of the Mom Trust Program with Playtex and receive compensation as part of my affiliation with this group; however all opinions expressed are entirely my own.