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.

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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

Vancouver

Season

All seasons

Educational Highlights

Museums

Fun 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