Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Vancouver, Canada

Lions, Tigers and Bears: Exploring the Urban Jungle, Bloedel Floral Conservatory

by Gwendolyn Floyd

For a piece of Urban Jungle right in our own backyard one need look no further than the Bloedel Floral Conservatory. Full of lush plants, under a dome out of the rain and filled with over a hundred free flying birds of various species it is a beautiful place to take your preschooler. After looking out my window at the cold rainy day, even peeking at the lush scenery in their 360 ... Read more >

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Cultivating a Green Thumb: VanDusen Botanical Gardens

by Gwendolyn Floyd

In Vancouver we are very lucky to have many parks and gardens around to play and learn in. One of my favourites is the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Located on a reclaimed Golf course, the garden is a lovely respite from city life. With lots of programs for children ages 4-11 Saturdays and Sundays all year long, family time in the garden can be fun and educational. Exploring topics like ... Read more >

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Queen Elizabeth Park, From Quarry to Beauty

by Gwendolyn Floyd

One of the lovely things about history is that sometimes something ugly can be made into something beautiful as Queen Elizabeth Park. As the remnant of a quarry, the scared landscape was left for a long time before it was restored to a garden in1949. It took more years for the garden to become the respite from city life that it is now. I like to take my son to the park and let him ... Read more >

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Three Days In and Around Vancouver: Day 2

by Gwendolyn Floyd

For day two we go across the Lion's Gate Bridge and explore the North Shore and Bowen Island. The North Shore is know for great skiing and hiking and beautiful homes. During the summer most of the snow comes off the mountains, though this year it is being a little stubborn. Photo by: Anthony Floyd Start off day two by going to Capilano Suspension Bridge and Tree Tops adventure. ... Read more >

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Small Steps to a Greener World: the Naturebag

by Gwendolyn Floyd

When I started looking for new Canadian products for the 2-6 set I came across the Naturebag. This is a new product put together by two Vancouver mums with an education background and a love of nature. They decided that especially in a city like Vancouver there was a need to bring kids back to nature. I was able to get a bag to try with my three year old and I must say I am ... Read more >

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