Shana from Wee travel tells us the very best method to spend a week in Vancouver with bit ones. Wee travel (started by two mommies who are sisters living on opposite sides of the country) rents infant gear as well as toys provided to your door. All devices is like-new as well as security inspected as well as sanitized prior to every rental. They likewise service Victoria, BC as well as Toronto.
Vancouver is a stunning city summertime as well as wintertime (even when it rains!).
MONDAY — Le Petit Spa
Start the day off ideal with Mondays for Mums at Le Petit Spa. You’re always running for everybody so fight the exhaustion. try out Le Petit Spa’s remarkable Mummy as well as Me health club Package. They offer a Reflexology treatment for mum ”“ 30 minutes, an reveal pedicure ”“ 30 minutes as well as reflexology for infant ”“ 10 minutes. All for $80.
TUESDAY — Granville Island
First vacationer stop is absolutely Granville Island. infants will take pleasure in the hectic seems as well as sights of the market as well as older youngsters won’t want to leave the youngsters only Market. (You do this very first as it’s most likely a location the youngsters will want to go back to so you can utilize it as a bribe if necessary!)
There are lots of things to perform in the market: The experience zone is a excellent climbing activity as well as Camelot youngsters is a terrific toy store. They are extremely selective with their picks so you can choose from superior toys.
After an exhilarating couple of hours playing, walk over to the Granville Island Market for some excellent eats. great deals of different foods to select from for everybody in your family. Lee’s Donuts is a excellent treat, as is Terra Breads. Fresh fish, meat as well as poultry are in plentiful supply as well as always fresh. There are as well lots of excellent areas to name them all here. Admission is free.
WEDNESDAY — Stanley Park as well as Vancouver Aquarium
Stanley Park has excellent walks for strollers as well as young children alike. Be sure to inspect out the garden paths as well as the charming views.
If you have time as well as money, the Vancouver Aquarium is a “must see”. You can enjoy the beluga as well as dolphin shows as well as my son’s preferred is identify the sea lion. He is humongous as well as fun to watch, particularly at feeding time when he is on “best” behaviour. If you stand ideal up next to the glass you’re sure to get wet!
There are hands-on activities downstairs as well as an variety of lovely fish. one more preferred area is the tropical garden where the birds fly around freely. At specific times of the year the butterflies have hatched as well as there are hundreds as well as hundreds flying about. often they will land on your arm! kids under 3 get in free.
THURSDAY — science WorldÂ
Science world is amazing for each age — infants in a front-carrier will get an eyeful (not suggested for strollers) as well as young children will be in awe. a lot of of it is “hands-on”. We can quickly spend a whole day in there. depending upon age, you can likewise go to the CN Imax (top floor) as well as inspect out the movie. It’s on a massive screen as well as you nearly feel like you’re ideal in the movie. For a lunch break the White Spot, ideal in science World, is a great treat. The Triple-O burger is legendary! Their gift shop has some quite special products as well. kids under 4 are free.
FRIDAY — Aldergrove Zoo
Ready for a lot more animals? The Aldergrove Zoo makes you feel like you are in one more country! Lions, tigers, giraffes, as well as nearly every animal you can believe of. They have these excellent bike/carriages that you can lease for a household of four. The zoo is spread out over a extremely big area as well as there is a bit train you can take around. Be prepared to do great deals of walking- it’s worth it. The zoo is about an hour outside of Vancouver.
SATURDAY — Shopping
Perfect day for shopping! Be sure to inspect out Robson street, 4th ave, industrial Drive as well as a lot of definitely primary street (between 17th as well as 25th avenues). There are great deals of unique, cool bit stores for everybody to enjoy. South Granville likewise has a great choice of stores as well as the Chapters on the corner of Broadway as well as Granville is a excellent location to unwind. You can search with books while sipping your coffee (Starbucks is inside if you are so inclined) while your bit one plays at the train table upstairs. It’s particularly great on a rainy Saturday as well as they commonly have story time in the kids’ section as well. phone call ahead to verify times.
SUNDAY — Kits Beach
You have to hit at least one beach during the week. Kits beach is the best one for a number of reasons: excellent playground, terrific people watching, stunning views, tasty food, as well as a truly great walk that can go on permanently if you choose. The Watermark Café is there as well as if you want something less “restauranty”, there’s take-out at the side of the restaurant.
Shana suggests one more excellent resource for the family-friendly happenings in Vancouver is FindFamilyFun.com.
