The Bloedel Conservatory is open daily, rain or shine. The triodetic dome is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers, colourful Koi fish and over 100 free-flying birds of various species. Tropical plants include palms, bromeliads and many other exotic plants from around the world. Ask at the front desk for
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When was the last time you took your bike on a pump track? I’m going to bet it was a while ago! But pump tracks are for more than just those who have a need for speed and thrill– they are excellent ways to teach and practice skills. Balance, speed,
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Lynn Canyon Park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and
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Inlet Park is Port Moody’s newest playground and sports recreation facility and it is full of potential for all seasons! With the first and second phases of the Inlet Park Redevelopment Project complete, visitors are invited to check out the facilities and try the new playgrounds. The high-quality, all-weather artificial
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Magic dances through the timbers of Redwood Park in Surrey. A magical knoll awaits discovery down a wooded path. When you look through the trees and spot dashes of colour you are nearing the Fairy Kingdom. Whimsical, kind-hearted, fun-loving folk have created dozens of fairy homes. Some are grand and
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Nominated as one of the greatest places in Canada! Journey back in time, at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, to 15th Century China and enjoy this “window to another world”. An authentic representation of an age–old garden tradition which reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty, here you will
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There is something for everyone at Stanley Park and no two visits will be the same. A true treasure, close to downtown, this park is a great place to spend time with the kids.[…]

Visiting a beautifully landscaped garden with kids isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind when planning a family activity. Traditionally families with young kids are looking for a place to take their offspring that provides space to move, nothing to break, and visitors who don’t care if the
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On the suggestion of Corina, from Chance Cafe, we visited Brewers Park after picking up some bubble tea and it was an instant hit! Despite it being packed with kids from various summer camps, it didn’t feel too crowded or busy for my little ones to be able to use
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We often visited Westhill Park when we lived in Port Moody, so when I suggested we head back for a morning play, we figured it would be like revisiting an old friend. But when we arrived, we were in for a very exciting surprise! It turns out that Westhill Park’s
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