Vanier Park - Vancouver
by Mom
Activity:
There are a number of reasons you may want to visit Vanier Park on the south side of English Bay, just west of the Burrard St. bridge:Kite flying: small kites, big kites, fighter kites, specialty kites.
Vanier Park is home to the Pacific Space Centre - Vancouver, Vancouver Museum, and Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Vanier Park is just a hop and a skip to Granville Island - Vancouver.
Kitsilano Pool and Beach is just another hop and a skip west of Vanier Park.
It's right on the water so you can see all the boats entering and leaving False Creek.
Age group:
All ages.Expense rating:
Free unless you go to the museums.:
Proximity to attractions, and something for everyone. If you've seen enough of kites, you can take a 5 minute walk to Kitsilano Beach, or Granville Island.:
Details:
Vanier Park is at the North foot of Chestnut St.Area:
VancouverSeason:
All seasonsEducational highlights:
MuseumsFun for the adult?:
A relaxing place to lay back on the grass and watch the kites soaring in the sky.
Vanier Park is a very popular spot to fly and watch kites