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Summer Adventures for Kids
No matter where you’re staying in the Lower Mainland, there are lots of great activities and adventures to keep the youngsters occupied and amused and make their holiday experiences memorable.
For days in the country you can go riding in a beautiful park like setting at EXP HORSEBACK ADVENTURES in Langley. Reservations: 604-5344-6917. For lessons, trail rides and three-day horse camps. 604-532-0338
Take the family to the CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE AND PARK in North Vancouver 604-985-7474
CULTUS LAKE WATER PARK is B.C.’s #1 water park. Check out the “Valley of Fear”. There’s wading pools for the little ones too. 604-858-7241
GOLDEN EARS RIDING STABLE at Maple Ridge is a scenic riding stable. Trained guides will take you on a trip through the lovely nearby parks. Farm yard animals for the little ones to enjoy. 604-463-8761
GROUSE MOUNTAIN, THE PEAK of Vancouver has lots of family activities including a kid’s Adventure Playground, nature walks and a logger’s sports show. 604-984-0661
Go RIVER RAFTING at historic Yale, a former fur trading post. River Rafting: 1-800-363-7238. Site Tel: 604-863-2324
Langley’s KID CITY is an ultimate playground and adventure centre with fun for the whole family. 604-532-8989
A kid’s favorite is the MAPLEWOOD FARM in North Vancouver. This 5 acre farm/park has approx. 200 domestic animals and birds. Open year round: Tues- Sun 10 -4pm 604-929-5610
Go on a PADDLEWHEELER RIVER ADVENTURE from the New Westminster Public Market Quay 604-520-3881
The TRANS-CANADA WATER SLIDES near Chilliwack have 10 heated water slides and kiddie slides. Concessions and picnic area, mini golf and more. 604-794-7455
IF YOU ARE IN VANCOUVER: Step into an exotic tropical paradise at the BLOEDEL CONSERVATORY. Open 7 days a week. 604-257-8570
Rock climbing at the CLIFFHANGER INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING CENTRE close to Science World. 604-874-2400
Go-Kart racing in Indy-style karts at the INTERNATIONAL KARTING CIRCUIT, South Vancouver 604-301-0991
Encounter far away galaxies at the PACIFIC SPACE CENTRE (H.R. MacMillan Planetarium) 604-738-7827
PLAYLAND is a great place for family fun, open daily. (The annual PNE opens mid August to Sept 1) 604-299-9000
SPLASHDOWN PARK only 3 minutes from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Great fun for everyone. 604-943-2251
1 Comment
Hello Ruth,
Great blog. Thank you for including a Maple Ridge attraction on your post. It’s much appreciated! Wanted to also mention that there are many, many things happening this summer in downtown Maple Ridge (at Memorial Peace Park to be specific) – including a Jazz & Blues Festival, a 2-day Caribbean Festival, an alternative music festival (called Adstock), Heritage Day, free outdoor theatre (Bard on the Bandstand), and many other events, all listed in a calendar on . For a list of places to stay around the area, they can check the “Accommodations” section on our Tourism site: . On Saturdays, we’ve got Haney Farmers Market – also in downtown Maple Ridge, from 9 am to 2 pm, with plenty of local produce, baked goods and handmade crafts. Thanks again – and keep up the amazing work!
Warmly,
Sandy Blue