Activities for Big Kids in Vancouver
58 activities for kids ages 7–9 in Vancouver. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Lawrence Tours Ltd, Forest Fairy Books and Toys, Jack Chow Giant Panda Habitat. 21 are free. 41 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Lawrence Tours Ltd
5 starsLawrence Tours visits natural landmarks around Vancouver that kids find genuinely impressive. Waterfalls, mountain viewpoints, and glacier-fed lakes m
Forest Fairy Books and Toys
5 starsThe store has a warm, fairy-tale feel that draws kids in. There are play stations set up throughout, and the combination of books and toys in one spac
Jack Chow Giant Panda Habitat
5 starsKids light up when they see the giant panda sculptures, they're the perfect size for climbing on and posing with for photos. The outdoor setting in St
Hobby Bee Anime Figures & Collectibles
4.9 starsKids who are into anime, manga, or Japanese pop culture think this store is paradise. Display cases full of detailed figures from Demon Slayer, One Pi
BC Water Bikes
4.9 starsWater bikes are exactly what they sound like, bikes that ride on water. Kids pedal across English Bay on a floating bicycle, which combines the fun of
Lawrence Tours Ltd
Ages: Best for ages 5+
FreeForest Fairy Books and Toys
Ages: 0-10
FreeJack Chow Giant Panda Habitat
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeHobby Bee Anime Figures & Collectibles
Ages: 8-17
BC Water Bikes
Ages: 5-17 years
FreePanda House Toys & Puppets
Ages: 2-10
Chinatown Storytelling Centre
Ages: Best for ages 6-17
Cliffwalk
Ages: 6-17 years
FreeStanley Park Seawall
Ages: All ages
FreeSiwash Rock
Ages: 3-17 years
Sea to Sky Swinger
Ages: 8-17 years
Partially FreeThis World's Ours Centre
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
FreeDilly Dally Toy Store
Ages: 0-10
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Ages: 6-17 years
FreeBook Warehouse
Ages: 2-17
FreeQueen Elizabeth Park
Ages: All ages
FreeKitsilano Beach
Ages: All ages
FreeArtbox Robson
Ages: 5-17
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Ages: 2-12 years
$$Craffles
Ages: All ages
Partially FreeMONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Ages: Best for ages 5-12
FreeGranville Island Public Market
Ages: All ages
Roedde House Museum
Ages: Best for ages 8-17
FreeGolden Age Collectables
Ages: 8-17
FreeCollage Collage
Ages: 3-16
$$Rocky Mountain Flatbread, Vancouver
Ages: Best for all ages
Bloedel Conservatory
Ages: 2-10 years
Partially FreeCanada Place
Ages: All ages
Grouse Mountain
Ages: All ages
FreeFun Alley
Ages: 1-10 years
FreeBook Warehouse Main St.
Ages: 2-17
$$$Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Ages: 5 and up
Science World
Ages: 2-14 years
Lumbermen's Arch
Ages: All ages
FreeThe Granville Island Toy Company
Ages: 0-10
Maplewood Farm
Ages: 1-8 years
Vancouver Aquarium
Ages: All ages
The Centre in Vancouver For Performing Arts
Ages: 8-17
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Ages: 3-14 years
FreeCreekside Park Playground
Ages: 1-10 years
FreeKidsbooks
Ages: 0-12
Partially FreeRoundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Ages: 0-17
Cedar Falls Log Flume
Ages: 3-17 years
FreeKids Market on Granville Island
Ages: 1-10 years
Partially FreeMount Pleasant Community Centre
Ages: 0-17
Watermania
Ages: All ages
Carousel Theatre for Young People
Ages: 3-14
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Ages: 5-16 years
Museum of Vancouver
Ages: 6-16 years
$$Havana Vancouver
Ages: All ages
Sal y Limon
Ages: All ages
Fraser River Discovery Centre
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
Ages: Best for ages 8-17
FreeCamelot Kids
Ages: 2-10
$$Water St. Café
Ages: All ages
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Ages: 5-14 years
Vancouver Planetarium
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
$$Honey Salt
Ages: Best for all ages
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in Vancouver?
- Vancouver has 58 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Lawrence Tours Ltd, Forest Fairy Books and Toys, Jack Chow Giant Panda Habitat, Hobby Bee Anime Figures & Collectibles, BC Water Bikes.
- Are there free big kids activities in Vancouver?
- Yes — 21 of the 58 big kids-friendly activities in Vancouver are completely free, including Forest Fairy Books and Toys, Jack Chow Giant Panda Habitat, Hobby Bee Anime Figures & Collectibles.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in Vancouver?
- 41 indoor or rainy-day activities in Vancouver are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Forest Fairy Books and Toys, Hobby Bee Anime Figures & Collectibles, Panda House Toys & Puppets.
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