In the second part of our ‘Exploring Stanley Park’ series we shall be explaining about the very best of family orientated activities you can do and the very best places to dine in with the family around the park.
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM
One of the more popular destinations within Stanley Park, the aquarium has something to offer for all ages in the family, with fabulous exhibitions that will wow the children, and, more in depth details regarding the local ecology of the Pacific North West waters for the adults to understand and enjoy.
Website and informationhttp://www.vanaqua.org/
WATER-PARK & SWIMMING POOLS
With Summer really settling in now and some hot days to enjoy when visiting the park why not take the kids to the Water Park for some splish splashing fun! The water park is located close to the Miniature Train and Aquarium.
Water park Informationhttp://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-water-park.aspx
There is also a great open air outdoor Pool to enjoy close to Second Beach and playgrounds within the meadows.
Second Beach Outdoor Pool: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/second-beach-pool.aspx
MINIATURE TRAIN
A huge hit with the children. A beautiful 2km train ride through the magical forests and lakes of Stanley Park, you will step back in time on a miniature replica of the Canadian Pacific Railway #374, famous for pulling Canada’s first transcontinental passenger train into Vancouver in the late 1880s.
STANLEY PARK PLAYGROUNDS
There are quite a few playgrounds for the young kids to enjoy while the rest of the family can just laze in the sun with a nice picnic, what a perfect way to watch the world go by and soak up the local wildlife and scenery.
Further information on the Playgrounds in the park:http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-playgrounds.aspx
http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-playgrounds.aspx
HORSE AND CART
Tired of walking? Love horses? Well why don’t you experience the park using the good old fashioned Horse and Cart…its pretty awesome!
Horse and cart information:http://www.stanleypark.com/Schedules%20&%20Rates_Group%20Rates.html
PITCH AND PUTT
Located close to the famous FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT, this pitch and putt could not be in a more idyllic location in the park. Here you can spend some leisurely few hours with a game that will keep everyone entertained, with 18 holes ranging from 40 to 100 yards, this is perfect for people who just want to have some fun and if you are a beginner, well begin here!
Further information:http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-pitch-putt.aspx
The Fishhouse restaurant information http://www.fishhousestanleypark.com/
CYCLING THE SEAWALL
Stanley park is best seen while cycling around the Seawall, it is a stunning way to capture the very best scenery around the 10km seawall, it is also predominantly a flat ride so nothing strenuous, just a leisurely trip that will blow you away with the stunning setting of the North Shore mountains, Burrard Inlet and notable natural attractions that are dotted around the park.
Please see the front desk for Bike hire information and vouchers.
English Bay Bike Rentals information http://www.englishbaybikerentals.com/
