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Want a change from a typical movie? Join us for one of our spectacular OMNIMAX films where you'll journey to remote and mysterious lands, times and places few have been before. It's not just a movie- it's a ginormous, immersive film experience!
Considered one of Vancouver's premier professional theatre companies, the Playhouse Theatre Company was formed in 1963 and annually produces a full line-up of mainstage productions.
Ballet BC, a company of 15 dancers from around the world, is committed to the ballet of
today. Grounded in classical ballet technique but with a 21st century twist.
Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festivals. Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and several speci...
Our popular productions range from musicals and contemporary comedies to new works and classics. We also tour provincially on a regular basis, with a three-show mini-season presented at venues around British Columbia.
Bard on the Beach’s 2012 season will run May 31 to September 22. The opening production on the Festival’s BMO Mainstage will be the rollicking romantic comedy THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, staged by Meg Roe. Playing in repertory with The Taming of th...
Vancouvers favourite repertory cinema! We are pleased and proud to announce that the readers of the Georgia Straight have voted the Ridge Vancouvers Best Second Run Theatre for the third year running.
Metro Theatre is a Cooperative Theatre Society dedicated to developing and promoting theatre arts. Family entertainment and a variety of performances are featured throughout the year.
The Port Moody Arts Centre offers a number of fine arts and photography classes for residents of all ages, and has three diverse art galleries that feature a number of constantly changing works.
Matticks Farm has specialty shops, a market, mini-golf, garden centre and a renowned tearoom and restaurant known as Adrienne's Tea Garden.Shoppers come to browse for handcrafted pottery, handmade quilts, equestrian accessories, garden ware, kitchenw...
Pradise Adventure golf, new bumper boats, full service R.V park, paradise gift shop, amusement centre and stellatios italian cafe, perfect way to spend time together as a family, unforgetable experience!
Visitors come from all over to see the Williams Lake Stampede, one of Canada's top rodeo events. They come to witness the thrills and spills of Bareback Riding events, the fun and laughter of the Barrel Racing and the cowboy's full repertoire of skil...
Kamloops birthday party headquarters featuring family fun for all ages! Kamloops largest fun centre featuring lasertrek laser tag, arcade games, redemption games, prizes and a birthday fun! The Fun Factor features great redemption games, cool prizes ...
The Prince George Symphony Orchestra is northern British Columbia’s professional symphony orchestra. This season celebrates a landmark achievement, the 40th year the PGSO has been performing classical music for the citizens of Prince George and su...
Whether you are the rippin-est rad dude or whether you spend most of the day in a suit; grommet or grandmother, when you come to Jaspers premiere bike shop, we want you to feel the Freewheel vibe.
Playland offers rides to match the most extreme thrillseeker to the slightly queasy stomach fairgoer. If it's games you seek, Playland's midway games section will keep your brain and hand/eye coordination busy. Interested in an adrenaline rush? Check...
Experience fun and adventure at WildPlay Nanaimo! This 7 ha (17 acre) park, set in a beautiful Douglas Fir forest and adjacent to the Nanaimo River, offers 4 outdoor adventures: Bungy Jump, King Swing, Monkido (tree-to-tree aerial adventure course) a...
We definitely know how to please all ages. The facility is open year-round & we offer everything from the toddler friendly Tube 'N' Tunnel, to the adrenaline pumping Quad Lessons.
Amusement park featuring an 18-hole mini golf, Go Karts (gas powered), bumper boats, Tumble Whirl, Tornado, rock climbing wall, bungee tree, tattoo parlour & ice cream parlour, gift store, arcade, concession stand & more.
Only 20 mins from downtown Vancouver, this waterfront property is an oasis for all travellers. Cycle or take a leisurely stroll on 20 km of riverside trails that connect to the hotel.
A complete aquatic and fitness experience under one roof, including: 57 metre competition pool, 1 and 3 metre spring boards, 5 metre tower, wave pool with interactive water play structure, waterslides, steam room, sauna, and whirlpools.
The Newton Wave Pool offers a wealth of fun and excitement for swimmers of all ages! Our public swims are crammed full of great fun, wild activities, and prizes for the youngsters.
Whether you are on vacation or just taking a much needed break, watersliding is a great recreational activity. We are a family oriented park and provide our guests with rides for all ages. And for you thrill seekers, we have some of the most extreme ...
One of the best places to be on those hot sunny summer days that Osoyoos is so famous for! We offer our guests grassy tent sites, shaded RV sites , all at very reasonable rates.
Located 5 km north of Vernon in beautiful British Columbia, this popular vacation activity provides
hours of sun and water fun for all ages! Atlantis has 10 slides for all ages, including the
ever popular tube ride, the River Riot.
Officially opened to the public in 1975, and now home to over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm strives to provide a unique experience, incorporating enjoyment, education and a recollection of the rural heritage of this pastoral 5 acre s...
Dive into another world at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park, home to over 70,000 fascinating creatures. Come face to face with curious beluga whales, discover marine mammals from the Pacific Northwest including acrobatic dolphins, sea otters an...
Capilano Salmon Hatchery was built below Cleveland Dam in order to rear and release the diminishing stock of both Coho Salmon and Steelhead Trout. The hatchery is an ideal environment for visitors to learn about the lifecycle of salmon.
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct action. Visit us today!
We would be delighted for you to visit OWL and have a guided tour of our permanent birds. The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release ...
London Heritage Farm is a 4.06 acre historical site that overlooks the south arm of the Fraser River. The site offers a 1880's farmhouse in a park-like setting with lovely heritage and herb gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farming equipm...
Winter home of the Lesser Snow Goose and one of Canada's top bird-watching sites in the heart of the Fraser River estuary, one hour's drive from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Visit the Bees & Bugs Lab at Honeybee Centre! Meet live insects, learn about their habitat, discover what they eat and where they live in the wild. See LIVE bees and watch a live beekeeping demonstration on Sat & Sun, May - September, weather permitt...
Honeybee Centre is dedicated to bringing the benefits of the honeybee to people everywhere through our Beekeeping Services, our Country Store, our Visitor and Learning Centre, and our New On-Line Store.
The Historic Stewart Farm is located in Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey, BC. This picturesque site interprets the time period 1890-1920. Features include a furnished farmhouse, pole barn with agricultural tools and machinery, boathouse, threshin...
At Honeyland we offer interactive and educational, private and public bee tours where kids and grown-ups will discover the marvelous world of honeybees and modern bee-keeping. The breathtaking view of the surrounding fields is a picture perfect way t...
Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre Society is a dedicated Canadian non-profit society, whose mission is to save our Canadian wildlife from extinction by operating 'breeding and return' conservation programs for these very rare & endangere...
We have many attractions including an educational dairy tour, hayrides, a fall pumpkin festival, apples from our orchard, and Christmas trees too! Check individual attractions for opening dates, times, booking procedures, etc.
Amongst the tall timbers, fern laden forest floor and gently flowing creek waters, come spend an hour, half the day or a full day in the company of Raptors in this, a very tranquil setting!
Thunderbird Show Park holds Seven Major Hunter & Jumper show tournaments a year and hosts a variety of different equestrian events and shows. We welcome any type of event so please contact us for availability of buildings and dates.
The Greater Vancouver Zoo is dedicated to preserving and protecting endangered species, and creating an educational environment that inspires appreciation and concern about wildlife and wild places, while providing a pleasant recreational setting for...
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre showcases the extraordinary marine life in the waters surrounding the Gulf Islands. From plankton to Puget Sound King crabs, wolf eels to giant Pacific octopus, the vast aquatic exhibits fascinate visitors of all ages.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens were designed and built specifically to showcase the life cycle and free flight of tropical butterflies and moths. The 12,000 sq ft enclosure is a riot of tropical colour, aroma's and personalities.
Welcome to the amazing world of insects and spiders. A visit to this must see minature zoo offers visitors an excellent opportunity to view and experience multi-legged creatures from around the world in a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere.
Visit the amazing Pacific Undersea Gardens and GO DEEP in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. See the Live Dive Show in our exclusive Undersea Theatre on the bottom of the sea!
Our Farm is located within beautiful Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, B.C. We take pride in being able to bring the farm animal experience into the city where some children may never see such animals up close in real life. Our hands on approach teaches ...
Eagle Wing Tours is a locally owned and family operated marine adventure eco-tourism company. Based in our floating sales office and interpretive centre at the historic Fisherman's Wharf in the inner harbour, Eagle Wing offers a premium experience fo...
Imagine strolling through Tropical Gardens filled with trees, plants, flowers and butterflies from around the world. Enjoy rare tropical plants with the exotic aromas and flashes of color. Wonder at the glorious colours of butterfly as they fly, sip ...
We provide a stimulating ”hands on“ learning environment. Visitors can take comfort in knowing that the well being of our display specimens is a primary concern.
Be prepared for a major expedition in experiencing indigenous wildlife of Super Natural British Columbia, where there is more species diversity than any other province in Canada! The Park features over 65 species of wildlife spread out over 50 hectar...
Noahs Ark Adventureland is a running farm that provides fun and entertainment for the whole family. We offer hay rides, sleigh rides, birthday parties and pony rides. We have a petting zoo, play in the hay, playground, ball tent, gift shop, photo sho...
Hop on & hop off our replica San Francisco-style Trolleys to enjoy the best of Vancouver. This live commentated, 29-stop sightseeing tour is your transportation link to Vancouvers major attractions, parks, gardens, shopping and restaurants, or to sim...
At approximately 167 m above sea level, the Vancouver Lookout is an excellent first stop for all visitors. Enjoy the spectacular 360º view of the city, North Shore Mountains and one of Canadas largest ports.
Experience Vancouver from a new point of view with a breathtaking seaplane adventure. Enjoy a 20 min Vancouver Panorama flight featuring spectacular aerial views of the city and surrounding mountains.
Step aboard our old-fashioned carriages and meander in comfort through the natural beauty of Stanley Park, Vancouver's most popular attraction. Tours are 1-hour long and fully narrated.
Join us for a unique Vancouver experience offering unparalleled panoramic views of the city skyline, the surrounding Coastal Mountain range & many of the area's most famous landmarks.
False Creek ferries is the original ferry service.The fleet consists of ten vessels, including four 20-passenger diesel powered supermini?ferries, and routes extend from the Maritime Museum in Kitsilano to Science World and the Main Street Skytrain...
Narrated sightseeing tours in 12-24 passenger vans. See Vancouver, Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Whistler, wine tours, Olympic venues and for small groups (min 4), Harrison Hot Springs, Hells Gate/Fraser River.
Imagine cruising on the mighty Fraser River on an authentic paddlewheeler as you take in spectacular scenery and wildlife so close you feel you could touch them. Don’t forget your camera.
Whether you want to land on a 10,000 year old glacier, hit biodegradable golf balls off a mountain peak, charter a direct flight from Whistler to Victoria, Blackcomb Aviation provides a one stop shop of aviation services that include both transportat...
In British Columbia, our tours include historic Barkerville, the Kettle Valley Railroad, Princess Louisa, the Sunshine Coast, the Shuswap area, Stewart and Hyder, the Okanagan area, winery tours and more.
Explore the mighty Fraser and experience the river where history dates back thousands of years. View amazing scenery and diverse wildlife. Guests travel in comfort and style on board a heated, fully enclosed "Safari Craft."
Are you ready for awe-inspiring whale watching memories from Vancouver Island? Ocean EcoVentures quality whale watching excursions depart daily from the seaside village of Cowichan Bay.
There are so many fun places to go with kids in British Columbia - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks,
water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of
interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look
below, lots of the best things to do with children in BC