Family-Friendly Things to Do on Easter Long Weekend

Family exploring the hege maze at Van Dusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver
Family at the hedge maze at Van Dusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Sombilon Studios

Take your family on an adventure this Easter Long Weekend. From classic Easter egg hunts, to hiking, to historic sites and more, these one-day family-friendly itineraries are sure to keep your kids entertained.

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Family-Friendly Things to Do on Easter Long Weekend

Vancouver Area Attractions for Train Buffs of All Ages

A train at the Railway Museum of British Columbia

Photo: Tourism Squamish/West Coast Railway Heritage Park

As the terminus of the first railway across Canada, Vancouver wouldn’t be the city it is today without trains. Today the city is home to several railway attractions that will appeal to train buffs of all ages.

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Vancouver Area Attractions for Train Buffs of All Ages

Step Back in Time at These Vancouver Area Historic Sites

The interior of the Britannia Mine Museum

Photo: Britannia Mine Museum

Vancouver is proud of its history. Step back into time with a visit to a historic site to learn about local settler and Indigenous history. You can visit heritage homes, a mine, a cannery, a fur-trading fort, and an entire 1920s village – all without leaving Vancouver.

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Step Back in Time at These Vancouver Area Historic Sites

8 Vancouver Museums Where You Can Learn About Local History

A tour group inside the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler

Photo: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre/Blake Jorgensen

Vancouver is a relatively young city at just 136 years old. However, we proudly celebrate our history. Explore 8 different Vancouver museums to learn about local history including sports, art, culture, and commerce.

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8 Vancouver Museums Where You Can Learn About Local History

Britannia Mine Museum Showcases Unique and Useful Properties of Copper in Summer Exhibit

Photo: Britannia Mine Museum

Just in time for the latest lifting of travel restrictions within B.C., the Britannia Mine Museum is introducing a new summer exhibit, “Connected by Copper: From Cells to Cell Phones.”

Running now to September 7th at the Museum’s Machine Shop, the exhibit explores how copper has been entwined in our lives and delves into the unique uses of the metal since ancient times. It also extends from last year’s Bug Buster exhibit showcasing the protective properties of copper that helps protect us from harm.

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Britannia Mine Museum Showcases Unique and Useful Properties of Copper in Summer Exhibit

Britannia Mine Museum Introduces Fun Spring Break Program

Britannia Mine Museum’s Terralab STEAM Learning Space

Just in time for Spring Break, the Britannia Mine Museum is launching its Terralab Learning Space and will be introducing special educational programming for families and COVID-19 bubble groups during Spring Break, as part of their year of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art & Math) focus. Continue reading:
Britannia Mine Museum Introduces Fun Spring Break Program

ComeBack to Attractions: Vancouver Attractions Welcome Locals Back

You likely don’t need to be reminded of what a fantastic city we live in, with so much to explore right in our own backyard. Now that local attractions are beginning to reopen their doors, it’s an excellent chance to freshen up on why Vancouver is so highly regarded.

Before we can welcome the rest of the world to come back, we want to invite locals to get reacquainted with all the reasons why we love this city. Here are just a few of the attractions and activities waiting for you when you’re ready to venture out beyond your neighbourhood and be a tourist in your own town. Continue reading:
ComeBack to Attractions: Vancouver Attractions Welcome Locals Back