Family Days at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is pleased to announce a new series of workshops throughout the summer in partnership with some local businesses and entrepreneurs.

These fun, engaging and hands-on activities will be taking place every Sunday before the Garden opens to the public, from 9:30am to 10:30am.

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Family Days at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

ComeBack to Transit for Family Fun

Hiking with Kids in Vancouver

Packing up the family in the car and taking off is always a lot of work, even just in the planning. But lucky for us, a fun-filled kid-friendly getaway is reachable right here in town, and TransLink is always your reliable, safe and hassle-free way for the whole family to travel there. Continue reading:
ComeBack to Transit for Family Fun

CONTEST ALERT! Win Two Tickets to Elements Film Festival at TELUS World of Science

Are you curious about environmental issues? Passionate about wildlife conservation? Perhaps you’re simply a sucker for films starring majestic animals. If any of these tickles your fancy, you’ll want to block off your calendar to attend the second annual Elements Film Festival, taking place at TELUS World of Science between April 8 and 14 – and one lucky reader will win a pair of festival passes!

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CONTEST ALERT! Win Two Tickets to Elements Film Festival at TELUS World of Science

Kids in Vancouver: See Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience

Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience | Photo: Science World

Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience | Photo: Science World

“The past. The present. The future. Experience the unfolding of time…”

Watch the history of the universe unfold before your eyes as you embark on a journey through the life cycle of the universe – from the Big Bang, to present day, to what the future may hold for our planet and its spatial surroundings.

Written and directed by acclaimed American filmmaker Terrence Malick (Badlands, The Thin Red Line, The Tree of Life), and narrated by the mesmerizing voice of Brad Pitt, this documentary film breaks new ground by exploring the intricate details of the cosmos in a condensed and concise way.

Here’s what you can expect from this newly-released, can’t-miss documentary film.

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Kids in Vancouver: See Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience

Honda Celebration of Light Announces New Summer Line-Up for Vancouver

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Even if it’s not in your love life, everyone needs a little fireworks in their lives. Now in its 26th year, Vancouver’s Honda Celebration of Light is the world’s longest running offshore fireworks competition and BC’s largest public event, with approximately 400,000 spectators along Vancouver’s English Bay each evening. Continue reading:
Honda Celebration of Light Announces New Summer Line-Up for Vancouver

Kids in Vancouver: Cavort Through The City Of Kidtropolis

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The streets of Kidtropolis | Photo: Kidtropolis

Imagine a miniature city – its streets lined with decorative lamp posts and colourful store fronts. Complete with a hospital, a pizzeria, a grocery store, a theatre – all of the amenities of a real-life metropolis, with the buildings of the tiny town reaching no higher than 6 feet tall. All it takes is one ingredient to bring this magical city to life: imagination.

Kidtropolis, a new play place located in Richmond, BC, offers a refreshing take on indoor play spaces for kids. Packed with real props, costumes, and life-like architecture, the 17,000 square foot city is jam-packed with imagination stations – perfect for a day of pretend play. I recently visited this charming cityscape with my 3 children (ages 2, 6, and 8), and they absolutely loved it. Here are some of the highlights from our visit. Continue reading:
Kids in Vancouver: Cavort Through The City Of Kidtropolis