Things to Do with Kids in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver has 32 kid-tested activities for families — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and more. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.
Vancouver Aquarium
Ages: All ages
Science World
Ages: 2-14 years
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Ages: All ages (best for 4+)
Granville Island Public Market
Ages: All ages
Stanley Park Seawall
Ages: All ages
Kids Market on Granville Island
Ages: 1-10 years
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Ages: 5-14 years
Kitsilano Beach
Ages: All ages
FlyOver Canada
Ages: 5+ years (minimum 40 inches tall)
Maplewood Farm
Ages: 1-8 years
Bloedel Conservatory
Ages: 2-10 years
Grouse Mountain
Ages: All ages
English Bay Beach
Ages: All ages
Lynn Canyon Park
Ages: All ages (hiking trails best for 4+)
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Ages: All ages
Lonsdale Quay Market
Ages: All ages
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Ages: 3-14 years
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Ages: 2-12 years
Playland at the PNE
Ages: 3-16 years
Queen Elizabeth Park
Ages: All ages
Deep Cove Kayaking
Ages: 5+ years
Sal y Limon
Ages: All ages
Vancouver Art Gallery
Ages: All ages (programs target 5-12)
Watermania
Ages: All ages
Richmond Night Market
Ages: All ages
Jericho Beach Park
Ages: All ages
Creekside Park Playground
Ages: 1-10 years
White Spot
Ages: All ages
Vancouver Whale Watch
Ages: 5+ years
Museum of Vancouver
Ages: 6-16 years
Go Fish Ocean Emporium
Ages: All ages
Circus Play Cafe
Ages: 0-5 years
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Family Travel Guide: Vancouver, Canada
Discover the best things to do with kids in Vancouver, Canada. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Common Questions About Vancouver with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Vancouver?
- Vancouver has 10 free family activities. Top picks: Granville Island Public Market, Stanley Park Seawall, Kids Market on Granville Island, Kitsilano Beach, English Bay Beach. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/vancouver.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Vancouver?
- There are 16 rainy day options in Vancouver. Top indoor picks: Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Granville Island Public Market, Kids Market on Granville Island, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Vancouver?
- 27 activities in Vancouver are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Granville Island Public Market, Stanley Park Seawall.
- Which Vancouver attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 24 of 32 activities in Vancouver are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Vancouver?
- 26 activities in Vancouver are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Granville Island Public Market, Stanley Park Seawall.
- How much do family activities cost in Vancouver?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 32 activities in Vancouver. 10 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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