Tourism: Family & Kids    
B.C. Museum of Mining
B.C.'s greatest underground adventure at beautiful Britannia Beach, 52 km north from Vancouver. Ride an underground train, view live demonstrations of mining equipment, participate in gold panning, and experience a hard rock mine.
Open May 4 - October 13. Low season tours after October 13, only Mon-Fri.
Tel. 1.800.896.4044 or 604.896.2233.
Website: www.bcmuseumofmining.org
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Bloedel Conservatory
Step into the exotic world of Vancouver's only tropical paradise. Enjoy year-round floral displays and over 50 kinds of exotic birds under a magnificent triodetic dome. Gift shop. Open 7 days a week. Located atop Queen Elizabeth Park, 33rd Avenue at Cambie St., Vancouver.
24 hour Info Line 604-257-8570
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Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
Connect your children with one of the places that define Canada. Before Vancouver the Fraser River was the highway and Fort Langley shipped salmon and fur across the Pacific. Explore this outstanding fur trade post. Demonstrations, children's activities, picnic area. 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley.
Tel. 604.513.4777
Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca
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Granville Island Waterpark
This supervised park has giant and small slides, a water play area and a playground. Open from May 19 - September 1, hours vary. Drop by the Information Centre. (open daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) to discover other fun things for kids to do.
Tel. 604.666.5784
Website: www.granvilleisland.com
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Greater Vancouver Zoo
Venture into the Wild at the Greater Vancouver Zoo! Over 700 animals on 120 acres. Lions, tigers, bears, giraffes, hippos and many more! Ride our Safari Express Miniature Train or our Free North American Wilds Bus Tour. Enjoy our picnic facilities. Feel free to bring your bicycles, in-line skates, skateboards or wagons. Group rates available.
Tel. 604.856.6825
Website: www.greatervancouverzoo.com
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada
Fishing for family fun? Catch the fascinating history of the West Coast fishing industry at this historic salmon cannery. Dynamic multi-media exhibits, 'hands-on' activities, guided tours, machine demonstrations & surround-sound theatre. 12138 - 4th Avenue, Richmond (Steveston). Open April - October. Call for hours.
Tel. 604.664.9009
Website: www.parkscanada.gc.ca
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Maplewood Farm
Located in the heart of North Vancouver, this 5-acre Park/Farm is home to approximately 200 domestic animals and birds. The Farm is open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m - 4 p.m.
Tel. 604.929.5610
Website: www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
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Mount Seymour
Ski, Snowboard, Snow Tube & Snowshoe
Located 30 minutes from Vancouver, Mount Seymour is a complete winter mountain facility offering quality lesson programs, equipment and clothing rentals, snowshoe drop-in tours, adventurous snow tubing, tobogganing, shuttle service and much more.
Tel. 604.986.2261
Website: www.mountseymour.com
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Family Fun at MOA: Poles of the Northwest Coast
From 1:00-2:30 pm, July 10th & 24th and August 14th & 28th
Learn more about NWC First Nations cultures! This new program introduces kids and their families to the significance of totem poles at the Museum of Anthropology. Participants will learn how to identify crests, create their own piece of artwork inspired by the poles, and learn to play the traditional First Nations game of slahal. Program is free with regular admission (family admission of $25 includes two adults and up to four children), and suitable for children 6-12 years.
Tel. 604.822.5087
Website: www.moa.ubc.ca
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Playland
Playland, BC's premier amusement park, features over 30 exhilarating amusement rides and attractions, great midway games and special one-of-a- kind events! Open from April - September, Playland is sure to provide fun and excitement for the entire family!
Tel: 604-253-2311
Website: www.pne.bc.ca
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Rafting For Families
Mom, Dad & the kids (age 5+) will love the splashes, smiles & spectacular scenery found on this half day family adventure tour into the scenic Squamish Valley. Convenient round trip transportation is available. Show this brochure and receive a ";2 for 1"; family rafting photo.
Tel. 1.800.565.8735
Website: www.canadianoutback.com
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Richmond Go-Kart Track
Come check out one of the best family go-kart tracks around! Racing style, single and two seater go-karts - fun for all ages. Full concession, arcade and large covered picnic area. Birthday party and group/corporate packages available. Open March thru October, noon to dusk (weather permitting). Call for more details. 6631 Sidaway Road, Richmond BC, 1 block south of the Richmond Auto Mall on Sidaway Road.
Tel. 604.278.6184
Website: www.richmondgokarts.com
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Science World & The Alcan OMNIMAX Theatre
Join us on a voyage of discovery and ignite your imagination at Science World! Explore our latest feature exhibits, hands-on interactive displays and special events. Check out our spectacular OMNIMAX films on one of the world's largest dome screens. On site Triple O's restaurant and unique gift shop. 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver.
Tel. 604.443.7443
Website: www.scienceworld.bc.ca
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Stanley Park
The Children's Farmyard and Miniature Railway are a must! Visit our large family of common and rare breed farmyard animals. Take a train ride through the great Stanley Park forest. The 2nd Beach Pool is the hot spot this summer with heated waters overlooking beautiful English Bay. Play a round at the putting green or the spectacular 18 hole, par 3, pitch & putt course. Hop on the free Stanley Park Shuttle Bus, running around the Park every 15 minutes, daily from June 13 through to September 28.
Tel. 604.257.8400
Website: www.parks.vancouver.bc.ca
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Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tours
Explore our 1000-acre park in an old-fashioned horse-drawn vehicle. One-hour tours depart from beside the information booth on Park Drive, just off the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park, every 20 to 30 minutes. Mar 1-14 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Mar 15-31 9:40 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Apr 1-Jun 30 9:40 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Jul 1-Sept 6 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sept 7-30 9:40 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Oct 1-31 9:40 a.m. - 4 p.m. No Reservations required. $20.55/Adult, $18.65/Senior & Student and $13.05/Child.
Tel. 604.681.5115
Website: www.stanleyparktours.com
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Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
Located in Stanley Park, the aquarium is home to more than 60,000 strange and wonderful creatures from the Arctic, Amazon, Tropics and Canada's wild West Coast. Experience daily whale shows, shark dives, and sea otter feeds. Find out how you can make waterside visit with beluga whales, otters, seals and sea lions. On-site caf and souvenir shop. Daily 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with extended summer hours. Walking distance from downtown. #19 bus.
Tel. 604.659.3474
Website: www.vanaqua.org
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
Explore maritime history and traditions at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Alcan Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, board Canada's famous RCMP schooner St Roch, discover pirates, shipwrecks and so much more!
Tel. 604.257.8300
Website: www.vmm.bc.ca
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West Coast Railway Heritage Park
Two attractions in the Squamish area offer families 'Two to Do'. Train rides, activities, exploring and family fun are highlights at both. Large trucks and trains will delight young and old. BC Museum of Mining,
Tel. 1.800.896.4044
Website: www.bcmuseumofmining.org
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
Tel. 604.898.9336
Website: www.wcra.org
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