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INNOVATORS ACADEMY: PRACTICAL EDUCATION FOR KIDS 8-12

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During the Summer of 2019, our girls were 7 and 9 and their favourite camp was the Lemonade Stand Challenge with Build a Biz Kids. Over the course of a …

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12 WATERFALLS TO VISIT NEAR METRO VANCOUVER

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Metro Vancouver is surrounded by amazing natural beauty! Visiting local waterfalls is an incredible way to teach our children the importance of protecting and maintaining the environment. Not to mention …

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SUMMER SPLASH PADS IN METRO VANCOUVER

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Summer weather has returned early this year, and with record-breaking temperatures forecasted for BC, keeping cool is top of mind for all families exploring the great outdoors. Thankfully there are …

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BRAINSTEM LEARNING BIRTHDAY PARTY

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When you are looking for birthday party inspirations, you may not immediately think of a fun physics party, but that is exactly what we got with BrainSTEM Learning ! Even …

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BUNNY CAFE OPENS IN VANCOUVER

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Our family loves bunnies. It all started when we hosted a Rabbitats Rabbit Rescue birthday party in our backyard last summer. That got us hooked, and lead to us fostering …

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SAPLINGS NEW K-4 NATURE SCHOOL ON VANCOUVER’S NORTH SHORE

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Our kids attend public elementary school in North Vancouver, and after one of them got to spend this year in a makeshift outdoor classroom created by her amazing teacher with …

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DAY-USE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR 5 BC PARKS IN 2021

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Launched in 2020, the day use permit project is set to continue into 2021 for the most popular BC Parks. Summer 2020 saw BC Parks develop ways to increase access …

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50+ LOW COST & FREE SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN METRO VANCOUVER

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Having fun over the Summer holiday doesn’t have to break the bank. Metro Vancouver families are so lucky to have not only the mountains & the ocean to explore, but …

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FAMILY FOOD CHALLENGE – JUNE 2021

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Ready for some online fun as we head into summer? From June 12-19, join our Family Food Challenge with Whole Foods Market in support of Growing Chefs and qualify to …

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2021 FAMILY CAMP ON GABRIOLA ISLAND

In British Columbia, Family, Family-Friendly, Featured Events, Fun, Outdoor Adventures, Travel, Wellness, West Coast, by Angela SantoroLeave a Comment

If you’re like our family right now, you’re making tentative summer travel plans within British Columbia and keeping your fingers crossed that travel restrictions will be lifted and case numbers …