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Things to do with kids in North Vancouver

Family-friendly places and activities across the Lower Mainland — from parks and play centres to museums and cafés.

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  • Indoor playground
  • Birthday party venue

Go Bananas (North Vancouver)

North Vancouver

An indoor play centre on the second floor of Capilano Mall with a multi-level climbing structure, slides, a toddler…

IndoorToddler friendlyStroller friendly Our take
  • Indoor playground
  • Birthday party venue

Happy Play House

North Vancouver

A compact indoor playground for ages 1–7 in Lower Lonsdale with climbing structures and slides, a sensory corner and…

Ages 1–7IndoorToddler friendlyParent seating Our take
  • Indoor playground
  • Birthday party venue

Innoplay

North Vancouver

A North Vancouver indoor playground and creative art studio for ages 6 months to 12, built around sensory corners,…

Ages 6 months–12 yearsIndoorToddler friendly Our take
  • Indoor playground
  • Birthday party venue

Jolly Joy Club & Afterschool

North Vancouver

A North Vancouver indoor playground and party room on Bridgman Avenue with a padded play structure (slides, climbing,…

From birthIndoorToddler friendly Our take
  • Skating lessons
  • Sports facility

Canlan Sports North Shore

North Vancouver

A Canlan Sports ice facility in North Vancouver with the Level Up beginner youth hockey program for ages 5–8.

Ages 5+
  • Family attraction
  • Park

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

North Vancouver

A private rainforest park known for its long suspension bridge over the Capilano River, plus treetop walkways and a…

  • Park
  • Playground
  • Beach

Cates Park / Whey-ah-Wichen

North Vancouver

A large waterfront park with about 6 km of waterfront trails, beaches, playgrounds, picnic areas and a shelter, tennis…

Outdoor
  • Party service

Gem Veranda

Mobile Jewelry Making Birthday Parties in Metro Vancouver

Ages 5–14
  • Family attraction
  • Park

Grouse Mountain

North Vancouver

A year-round mountain destination above North Vancouver reached by aerial tram, with summit trails, wildlife and…

  • Park
  • Bike park

Inter River Park

North Vancouver

A multi-use park and recreation area in North Vancouver with sports facilities and a bike park.

Outdoor
  • Farm

Maplewood Farm

North Vancouver

A small community farm in North Vancouver where young children can meet goats, rabbits, poultry and other farm animals.

  • Museum

Museum of North Vancouver (MONOVA)

North Vancouver

A museum at the Shipyards exploring North Vancouver's stories and local history through exhibitions and programs.

Indoor
  • Archery classes

North Shore Archers

North Vancouver

A community archery club running pop-up range sessions at Brockton School in Lynn Valley on Tuesday evenings and…

  • Soccer program

North Shore Girls Soccer Club

North Vancouver

Girls' soccer club on the North Shore with Mini's, Foundations, recreational, select and Div 1 teams, plus a…