Two weeks of Spring Break are just around the corner – are you ready?? Maybe you are heading out of town, or maybe the kids are in camps for the full two weeks, but if you are planning a staycation and looking for some ideas of what to do as a family, you are in luck! There are a ton of great options in and around Vancouver.
SKATING AT THE SHIPYARDS
daily 1 pm – 8 pm, The Shipyards, North Vancouver
Spring Break is the last chance to skate this season at the Shipyards. This very fun and free outdoor skate plaza is a great activity for everyone!
SNOW TUBING
Wednesday – Sunday, Mount Seymour & Cypress Mountain
Snow tubing is a great activity to do as a family and both Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain are open through spring break from Wednesday to Sundays, from 10 am – 4 pm.
VISIT GRANVILLE ISLAND KIDS MARKET
weekdays 10:30 am – 2 pm at Granville Island Kids Market
Granville Island Kids Market is always an awesome spot to visit with the kids, hit up the arcade, the play place and more but during spring break there is extra special free programming going on during the week days. Head to their website for a full schedule of the arts and crafts and live entertainment they have lined up.
VAN DUSEN GARDEN
Open daily 10 am – 5 pm
Spring has sprung! (well almost) But it will be springing over the break and that means some new blooms coming up at Van Dusen Gardens. It’s a great place to visit and let the kids run around and explore.
THE BLOEDEL CONSERVATORY
Open daily 10 am – 5 pm
If spring break is feeling a little too chilly for your liking you can always take the kids to this tropical destination. We love taking a walk around and visiting all of the tropical birds at the Bloedel Conservatory. And once you’re done your visit you can walk around and explore Queen Elizabeth Park.
H.R. MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE
10 am – 4:30 pm, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Discover how spacecraft fly and about the future of space exploration. You’ll also have a chance to explore the exhibits in the Cosmic Courtyard gallery where you can build your own Ingenuity helicopter, watch a show in the Planetarium Star Theatre and take in a live science demonstration in the GroundStation Canada theatre.
BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM
open from 11 am – 4:30 pm
This is a wonderful free activity where you can learn some history and explore our past. Exhibits are open with staff to interact and learn from, and there is special programming on all spring break long. The carousel is closed for repairs.
CINEPLEX SPRING BREAK MOVIES
If you get a rainy day and you just want to hit up the movie theatres, well you are in luck with Cineplex’s spring break programming. Participating theatres are playing different family favourites for just $2.99 everyday!
FRASER RIVER DISCOVERY CENTRE
10 am – 4 pm, Fraser River Discovery Centre, New Westminster
Take a break and visit the FRDC this Spring Break to check out interactive family friendly activities, workshops, and tours.
THE SEA TO SKY GONDOLA
daily 9 am – 5 pm, Sea to Sky, Squamish
Explore the snow-covered wonderland at the summit with the kids. Kids 12 and under ride free midweek (Monday to Thursday) during Spring Break. Receive one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult or senior day ticket when you purchase online.
