vancouver with kids

bunnies at the bunny cafe in Vancouver BC

A bunny cafe in Vancouver BC worth the drive from Seattle

April 22, 2023

Are you somebunny who loves little rabbits? We actually didn’t try the coffee in this cafe, but I took my niece and nephew to the Bunny Cafe in Vancouver BC and there were bunnies galore. The Bunny Cafe is on Commercial drive, a vibrant street full of shops and cafes and I found it when […]

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inside Kafka's Coffee on Richards near a playground in Vancouver BC

Kafka’s Coffee in Vancouver BC with a playground next door

January 9, 2023

Kafka’s Coffee has been part of our Vancouver adventures for decades now- my best friend baked for them years ago and they have really delicious coffee and food. But the newest Kafka’s Coffee location is so perfect for Vancouver families (and Seattle families visiting Vancouver) so I needed to talk about it here. It’s next […]

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strawberry souffle pancake from Gram Cafe at the Amazing Brentwood

Souffle Pancakes at the Gram Cafe and other delicious places to eat at the Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby BC

January 30, 2022

The Amazing Brentwood in Burnaby BC is quickly becoming on of my go-to places to eat and shop when we head north from Seattle to see family in Canada. I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of the Gram Cafe there-this is a well- known souffle pancake chain in Japan and there are a few other […]

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Fairmont Vancouver Waterfront Pool with family who walked from Terrace Room

What is a Terrace Room at the Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver BC?

January 11, 2022

A little while ago I booked a staycation for my family and my sister’s family so all the cousins could hang out at a heated outdoor pool in the wintertime. Because of covid, I specifically wanted to find an outdoor pool so that we wouldn’t have to breathe indoor air. And we love the outdoor […]

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Four Seasons Whistler Pool with two kids on a road trip from Seattle

Why the Four Seasons Whistler Pool makes it the most perfect place to stay in the area in the summer

September 22, 2021

Whistler is a place we usually end up going to once or twice a year. It’s close to Seattle and my husband and I grew up in the suburbs of Vancouver BC so we know it really well. It’s usually an easy road trip from Seattle and over the years we’ve stayed at many of […]

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Vancouver BC with kids in December and staying at the Pinnacle Hotel downtown

A festive weekend trip with kids to Vancouver BC

December 13, 2016

A weekend or two ago, the husband had a conference in Vancouver BC, so of course we tagged along.  I love hanging out in my hometown and we’re always torn between catching up with friends and family and just playing around in one of the coolest cities in the world.  Thankfully this was a weekend […]

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Sticks and Swings at Stanley Park (Vancouver with Kids)

April 15, 2015

We hang out in Vancouver often since it is only about three hours north of Seattle and while it’s a city totally full of neat activities and food, some of our most glorious days have been made from simple and impromptu stops in the beautiful parks that are all over this city and its suburbs. […]

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ayoubs fruit and nuts in vancouver a specialty shop

A fancy snack shop in Vancouver BC (Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts)

March 11, 2015

Many of our adventures in Vancouver end up at UBC, the hubby’s and my Alma Mater and it’s always fun to grab a few snacks somewhere along the way.  Sometimes we stop at Solly’s for bagels and treats or Lucky’s donuts and 49th Parallel Coffee so we have something to much on during a visit […]

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Why I’ll be visiting Science World a lot more this year (Vancouver, British Columbia)

November 15, 2014

Yes, science museums are a good thing for kids.  They help with STEM building (a word that’s super trendy in kid education lately that just means Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  I had to look it up because I thought it meant brain surgery or rocket science or something way more revolutionary, but really it […]

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The Britannia mine museum and a bakery that is worth a long drive

September 17, 2014

I can’t deny that most trips we go on as a family are triggered by a bakery, store or a coffee shop; it’s always some delightful little place I’ve seen and have to visit because time as I know it has threatened to stop until I figure out how to get myself there as soon […]

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How nature affects kids’ art (near Granville Island, Vancouver, BC)

June 17, 2014

So much can be learned about nature just by going to the beach with kids.  I visited a dear friend for an afternoon in Vancouver and we wandered our kids down to the beach near the Aquatic Center across from Granville Island (my favorite place on Earth) so we could sit and chat while the […]

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stanely cup model at bc sports hall of fame

Getting Olympic Ready at the BC Sports Hall Of Fame (Vancouver, BC)

January 23, 2014

Oh do you remember these guys? We had so much fun with the kids during their first Winter Olympics and we were so lucky it happened in Vancouver!  I remember taking them to the Richmond Oval and parading them around with someone’s torch and just taking in all the excitement of the Olympic Spirit.  It […]

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cafe medina waffles

Five Delightful Vancouver Eats with Kids in Tow

January 2, 2014

Whenever we head to Vancouver, we have some regular stops but we’re always trying to expand our food repertoire.  We spent a good week up in Vancouver for Christmas Break and while we had a lot of family events to eat at, we had some fun eating around Vancouver too.  The first place is a […]

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family holiday activiites in vancouver at the capilano suspension bridge

A cliff-hanger of a birthday in Vancouver (Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, BC)

November 20, 2013

Maybe the story shouldn’t start with the cliffhanger.  But, I was oh so proud.  This is what everyone with a fear of heights should do to celebrate just being alive. We weren’t supposed to be up in Vancouver for my birthday, but one thing led to another and here I was in my hometown.  We […]

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If you go to Vancouver alone with kids

August 14, 2013

I’ve been on so many trips to Vancouver without the hubby and we have a lot of family there so it’s never really too difficult when we go. But I have a friend heading up there pretty soon and she has some time by herself with three little ones while her hubby does a big […]

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Best Sign Ever At the Vancouver Aquarium and an idea

July 7, 2013

The other day a sign made my day.  Actually it was this row of “out of order” signs on all the penny squishing machines at the Vancouver Aquarium last week.  Out of order.  Out of order.  Out of order. My guys love these penny press machines and they are EVERYWHERE.  I have caved so often because […]

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The drop-off party era

July 1, 2013

As much as we love hanging out with our kids, the hubby and I love to hang out together too. And we’re oh so thankful for a lovely night out in Vancouver we had recently at a sweet restaurant called Boneta in Gastown.  Our meal (and apple tart dessert!) was lovely and it was so […]

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Maplewood Farm (North Vancouver, BC)

March 23, 2013

A little while ago, we revisited this farm I used to go with my family as a child-it’s very close to downtown Vancouver, maybe about a 20 minute drive.  It’s on the way to Mount Seymour too.  The day we went the animals were all out and about and there are so many things for […]

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Harbour Green Park (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

July 13, 2012

I love the Coal Harbour area of Vancouver, and on a recent trip, I bookmarked what I imagine would be THE BEST SPRAYPARK ever.  It’s in the heart of the city, along a scenic seawall, and it has a yummy-looking restaurant nearby.  What more could you want?  I would love love love to go back […]

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Taves Farm in Vancouver with kids in the fall

Yes, but does your Pumpkin Patch have a Giant Bouncing Pillow?

October 21, 2011

On my own, I love boutiques, but with kids in tow places that are multi-purpose are a god-send, like Target, where I can get groceries, stylish things and toys for the kids in one stop.  So when I heard about Taves Farm, The Apple Barn: a pumpkin patch/apple picking/see the animals/jumping pillow wonder of a place […]

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