Grouse Mountain 🎄🎄
Skiing, Snowboarding, Sledding
GENERAL HOURS
Skyride
Weekdays: 8:45am-10:00pm Weekends: 7:45am-10:00pm
First Downhill Skyride 7:30am
Lifts & Skiing/Riding (winter only) Weekdays: 9:00am-10:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am-10:00pm 8:00am-10:00pm starting December 22nd, 2018Note: Please check our Current Conditionsreport for snow news.
Guest Services 8:00am-8:00pm
Alpine Guest Services 8:00am-10:00pm Theatre in the Sky Daily 9:30am-9:00pm
Dining
From casual to fine dining, Grouse Mountain has an option sure to please your palate.
DINING HOURS
The Observatory 5:00pm-10:00pm(reservations recommended) Altitudes Bistro is open from 11:00a.m. Lupins Cafe 11:00am-8:00pm Grouse Grind® Coffee Bar 8:00am-10:00pm Rusty Rail BBQ (summer - weather dependent) Starbucks 8:00am-8:00pm, Sunday to Thursday8:00am-10:00pm, Friday & Saturday
Things to do in Vancouver
Van Dusen Gardens
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival
Van Dusen Gardens
Address: 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
Public art, lectures, seasonal blooms, family adventures and courses — there is always something happening at VanDusen. See what’s on now and coming up soon.
Chinatown
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival
Van Dusen Gardens
Chinatown is known for its buzzing food scene, which includes traditional Asian bakeries, dim sum restaurants and hip cocktail bars. Jars of ginseng and dried fish line the shelves of old-school apothecaries, while Chinese groceries stocked with live seafood and exotic vegetables share the indie fashion shops. Nearby, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has tranquil paths and pavilions.
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival
Coquitlam's Kaleidoscope Arts Festival celebrates B.C.’s arts scene with a broad spectrum of music, dance and artwork. This free event is open to all ages and features live performances, an artisan market for handcrafted goods and delicious food from food trucks and breweries.
Town Centre Park
https://www.coquitlam.ca/798/Kaleidoscope-Arts-Festival
Stanley Park Train
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival
Address: 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Amazing Christmas lights and miniature train rides at Stanley Park.
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-miniature-train.aspx
Greater Vancouver Zoo
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
Dedicated to education and conservation, the Greater Vancouver Zoo is home to many rescued, donated and orphaned animals. The mission of the Greater Vancouver Zoo is to inspire appreciation of our ecosystems and support conservation efforts by engaging the community.
Discover the sights and sounds of 140 species on 120 acres in the heart of the Fraser Valley.
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is an attraction designed to please the whole family, set in some of the most beautiful scenery in Canada. Parking is free daily (except during special events).
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Robson Square Ice Skating
Science World at Telus World of Science
Robson Square Ice Skating
FREE skating on the outdoor ice rink outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at the corner of Howe and Robson Street.
Address: 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 a.m.
Province: British Columbia
Burnaby Village Museum
Science World at Telus World of Science
Robson Square Ice Skating
The village is a combination of heritage and replica buildings on a 10-acre site. Period costumed townsfolk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops.
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3T6
(604) 297-4565
Science World at Telus World of Science
Science World at Telus World of Science
Science World at Telus World of Science
Science World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at the end of False Creek, and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.
Vancouver's best Museum's 🏛
Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition
Museums, History Museums, Speciality Museums
1875 Boundary Rd, Vancouver, British Columbia V5M 3Y7
Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
240 Cordova St E | Gastown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1L3 www.vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
Museum of Vancouver
Stanley Park Nature House
Museums, Speciality Museums, History Museums
1100 Chestnut St | at Vanier Park, Vancouver, British Columbia
Stanley Park Nature House
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Stanley Park Nature House
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Museums, Shopping, Art Galleries
332 Water St | Unit 200, Vancouver, British Columbia
BC Sports Hall of Fame
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
777 Pacific Blvd | BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver's Best Family Activities
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
Keep the kids busy on a rainy day at this exciting space center build in 1968. This is a must do with the kids no matter the age. Vanier Park in Vancouver.
Address: 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver
The False Creek Aquabus in Vancouver
Cost: Adult fares range from $3.50 to $5.50, depending on the route. One free child per family. Discounted rates for children ages 4 to 12, and kids under three ride free.
Address: 1333 Johnston St
Stanley Park Train
Cost: Family of four, including two adults and two children, $13.60. Children under 2 are free
Address: 610 Pipeline Rd, Vancouver
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-miniature-train.aspx
Museum of Anthropology
Information
Take a look at traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations & among other cultures around the whole world. See then beautiful Indigenous carvings & weavings and also thr best contemporary artworks in the spectacular building overlooking the breathtaking sea. Admire all the world’s collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including the famous cedar sculpture The Raven and the First Men. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 16,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Visit the award-winning Koerner Ceramics Gallery, displaying a collection of European ceramics unique to North America. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental Haida houses, poles and Musqueam house posts capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design. Enjoy a wide range of special exhibitions and public programs, including free guided gallery walks. Visit the MOA shop and relax in Café MOA. MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
6393 North West Marine Dr., Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z2, Canada
Vancouver's Best family fun
Excitement for the whole family to enjoy!
Get out and explore Vancouver
Water Park
Vancouver's largest free water park in North America is on Granville Island. Open in the summer. This water park is a great place to linger to have a picnic lunch, fresh from the public market. Ferry: To reach the Island, you can drive, walk, cycle or try the most-fun alternative, mini ferry.
Address: 1318 Cartwright St, Vancouver
https://falsecreekcc.ca/waterpark/
Kids Market
Not the usual plastic, mass-produced toys. Instead this yellow building is home to a bustling play area and shops selling all kinds of off-beat, handcrafted and educational toys, locally made junior-sized fashions too.
Granville Island
Address: 1496 Cartwright St, Vancouver
Kitsilano Pool
This Vancouver outdoor heated salt-water pool with its wrap-around view of the city. You can also see the mountains.
This 137-metre, heated saltwater swimming pool on the bay features three slides & a cafe.
Address: 2305 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/kitsilano-pool.aspx
Free family Fun in Vancouver
Vancouver's best free things to see
Gastown Steam clock
Gastown is well known for the whistling Steam Clock and a mix of souvenir shops, art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings .
305 Water St, Vancouver
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/gastown/
Lighthouse Park
Lighthouse Park is approximately 75 hectares in size and a nationally significant natural park within West Vancouver. It has important natural and cultural resources and very high levels of use by local residents and tourists. The park is a biologically rich and unique resource and is an example of a remaining old growth coastal forest in the Lower Mainland.
https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/lighthouse-park
Carved totem poles
The First Nations Totem Poles in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia are the most visited attraction in Vancouver .
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/totems-and-first-nations-art.aspx
See daily Tours of Vancouver
Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Highlights
- Visit top Vancouver attractions in just one day of sightseeing
- Explore Vancouver on your own itinerary over the course of 24 hours
- Choose from three route options based on your interests
- Avoid the hassle of public transit with included transportation
- 29 total stops around the city make it easy to access the bus route
- Sight-see from a double-decker bus and hear audio commentary
Parks, recreation and culture
Community Centres
Did you know Vancouver has many different community centres. In almost all neighbourhoods there are community centres. There are lots of different activities to do in Vancouver community centers. Some free even. You can sign up for something that interests you. No matter your age or time. Get the family out of the home and engaging in some fun with your local communities.
Fitness Centres
No matter what's your fancy ! Want to meet some new people ? Vancouver fitness centres have so many different fitness classes to choose. From the speed bike classes to Yoga. You choose what and where.
Look out for free classes on the Vancouver city's website.
Swimming pools
Vancouver has some of the best swimming pools, to fun and exciting waterslides. Want to sign the kids up for swimming lessons. The choice is up to you. Some people just come to visit for the loonies swim, some even just on the free swim days. These pools are great if you want to meet someone new.
Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs
Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs
Love to just relax in the hot tub while the kids are swimming and playing. Not all pools have hot tubs, but you can find the closest hot tub in your neighbourhood. Enjoy some steam in the steam room and sweat off those extra calories. Vancouver has some top of the line hot tubs and saunas.
Ice skating rinks
Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs
Adapted and integrated programs
Vancouver and burnaby has lots of winter activities and sports year round. If the kids want to skate, practices in the morning hockey or in line skating. Most age groups have classes, kids, teens and adults. Hockey and other sports are also available thru the city of Vancouver.
Adapted and integrated programs
Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs
Adapted and integrated programs
Adapted and integrated programs
The Vancouver Park Board offers many adapted and integrated recreational activities for children, youth, adults and seniors with disabilities.
Ask about equipment including:
- Aquatic lifts, water wheelchairs and beach entries at pools
- Ice sleds at rinks
- Water wheelchairs and Mobi-Mats at some beaches.