There are some truly egg-cellent events taking place in and around Vancouver all Easter long weekend, and in the week leading up to the holiday. Check out some of my favourite Easter events and activities listed below!
THE STANLEY PARK EASTER TRAIN
March 29 – April 1, Stanley Park Train
The Stanley Park Easter train is coming back for the long weekend. It will be running daily from 10 am – 4 pm. Guests can look forward to a family friendly atmosphere and visits from the Easter bunny. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, March 12 at noon. Tickets will not be available on site.
BEAR CREEK PARK EASTER TRAIN
March 16 – April 1st, Bear Creek Park, Surrey
A very fun Easter train experience along with an egg hunt, arts and crafts, meet the Easter bunny, games and even a petting zoo.
SCUBA BUNNY
March 23 – April 1, The Vancouver Aquarium
Family favourite Scuba Bunny is back, swimming alongside other aquatic friends during unforgettable daily dive shows at the B.C. Wild Coast!
HOPPY HEIGHTS AT THE CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE
March 16 – April 1, Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver
Hop on over to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for egg-citing Spring Break adventures. The Park will be decorated for spring and will host special Easter-themed activities, presenting you and your family with the perfect way to enjoy the start of spring.
THE BIG EASTER RUN
March 30, Jericho Beach Park
This holiday themed fun run tours picturesque Jericho Beach Park. A great run for the whole family, there are 1 km, 3 km, 5 km and 10 km races. There is an egg hunt following the kids races.
ALDOR ACRES
March 29 – April 1, 24990 84 Ave, Langley
We visited this farm last Easter long weekend, and I just booked our tickets to go back this year! There are so many animals to visit and our favourite thing by far was getting up close and personal with all of the babies, especially the baby bunnies and kittens.
MEADOWS FAMILY FARM
March 29 – April 1, 12377 248th Street, Maple Ridge
This family spring event will feature all day Easter egg hunts, face painting, photos with the Easter bunny,. bunny maze, train rides, playground, jumping pillow and visit your favourite farm animals.
LOFT COUNTRY FARM
March 29 – April 1, 2640 248 St, Langley
Enjoy an egg hunt, pony rides, horse drawn carriage rides, petting zoo, fun zone and more!
TAVES FAMILY FARM
March 29 – March 31, 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford
Enjoy an egg hunt, hay rides, live entertainment, pedal carts, animal time, and great Easter treats at this family farm.
MAAN FARMS
March 29 – March 31, 790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford
Experience Baby Animal Easter Days at Maan Farms. Meet baby animals, try some Egg-cellent Ice Cream, and gallivant with the Easter Bunny. Don’t forget to hunt for the Golden Egg to win the grand prize! Fun for the whole family.
GREENDALE ACRES FARM
March 29 – March 31, 41905 Yale Rd W, Chilliwack
Easter weekend is opening weekend at Greendale Acres. This is a favourite spot for our family with so much to do! They will run an egg hunt in the apple orchard and every child receives a goodie bag for their efforts. There will also be photos with the Easter bunny, baby animal displays, Easter food specials and more.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT DR. SUN YAT-SEN GARDEN
11 am – 2 pm, March 31, Dr. Sun Hat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
Come search high and low for Easter eggs in the Chinese garden. Plus enjoy a magic show, popcorn, arts and crafts and more!
EASTER PARADE IN LADNER
March 31st at 1 pm, Delta Street, Ladner
Join for this annual parade on Easter Sunday when we stroll through Ladner Village with the Easter Bunny and the Delta Police Pipe Band. The parade begins at 1 p.m. at the corner of Delta Street and Bridge Street and proceeds down Delta Street to an Easter egg hunt at Memorial Park. Don’t forget to wear your bunny ears and decorate your bike, wagon or stroller.
EASTER AT THE CANNERY
March 29 – March 31, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Steveston
Join for some fish-tastic activities including crafts, story-time and a salmon-themed scavenger hunt.
EASTER AT BRITANNIA MINE MUSEUM
March 29 – April 1, Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach
Event admission includes a special seasonal underground tour and access to the BOOM! experience in the historic Mill No. 3. After your guided experience, you can complete a self-led scavenger hunt. Visitors who successfully find all of the mineral clues on site can earn a special geological prize!
