Things to Do With Kids in the Rain in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia is right on the coast of the Strait of Georgia, making it a tourist attraction popular for outdoor activities year-round, including golfing and skiing. However, a rainy day in Vancouver doesn̵7;t necessarily have to limit any fun. Plenty of activities can engage all members of a family, including museums, shopping and consuming tasty treats.

  1. Explore

    • At Science World at TELUS World of Science, the whole family can enjoy illusions and mental puzzles, along with live insects and animals. Hourly science shows and exhibits allow your child to learn more about subjects such as reflections, shadows and sound. Science World at TELUS World of Science also has a gallery just for preschoolers, along with a science store that sells puzzles and experiments. At the Vancouver Aquarium, kids and adults can join in on interactive sessions and get close to dolphins, sea otters and other animals. The aquarium also has educational shows such as Jelly Invasion and has a treasure hunt game that visitors can play with their smartphone throughout their visit by scanning QR codes and responding to challenges.

    Educational

    • Vancouver̵7;s H.R. MacMillan Space Centre has a planetarium and observatory that parents and kids can experience. The center also has special exhibits and rotating learning activities to further space education. At the Vancouver Maritime Museum, kids can view more than 15,000 objects, including a historic exploration vessel. While the kids enjoy the model ships, adults might be particularly interested in the collection of maritime art and the library.

    Entertainment

    • Kids Market has many indoor activities for kids, including a family arcade and multi-level play area. Housed in an old factory, two buildings and an old train caboose, kids and parents can shop for toys, books and candy. Featured stores include Knotty Toys, which sells model kits, games and dollhouses. Additionally, Kids Market often has special events such as face painting. For a cultural form of entertainment, kids can visit the Carousel Theatre for Young People, which has featured live performances of favorites such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "Busytown."

    Food

    • In case of a rainy day in Vancouver, you can combine food with a fun experience by visiting Kokopelli Cafe, which has dishes for kids, frozen prepared meals to take home to eat later, and a kids̵7; play area. At Cafe Deux Soleils, the menu variety is accompanied by a play area complete with children̵7;s stage and large blackboard for drawing. For a treat to brighten a rainy day, La Casa Gelato has 218 flavors of ice cream, including non-dairy and sugar-free for kids with dietary restrictions. La Casa Gelato also has fresh, handmade waffle cones.

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