Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in vancouver, CN

Hungry, Hungry Piggy

February 16, 2009

My son doesn't really understand money yet, but he knows he like it and that his piggy bank gets hungry for "pennies" as he likes to call them. I have been wondering how I can help him with money matters and learning to save. At least with him not understanding the value of money yet he is quite happy to put any money he gets from his grandmothers into his piggy bank. Who knows, this may be the start of his college/trade school fund.

Three Days In and Around Vancouver: Day 2

by Gwendolyn Floyd

July 09, 2008

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  Read more...

Three Days In and Around Vancouver: Day 1

by Gwendolyn Floyd

July 08, 2008

While many of the activities in the plans for days 1, 2 and 3 are available all year round, I expect that most people would be coming to Vancouver for the summer or early fall. I have tried to put most of the activities into areas where you can take public transit if you need to, but I would  Read more...

Savvy Vancouver Airport Guide

by Gwendolyn Floyd

July 02, 2008

For those travelling through the Vancouver International Airport, you always have at least sometime that you need to corral your children before getting on a flight. Depending where you are and how short or long on time you are there are several things you can do. Photo by: Anthony  Read more...

Vancouver's History and Landmarks

by Gwendolyn Floyd

June 24, 2008

There are so many landmarks in and around Greater Vancouver that it was very hard to narrow down my list. I decided to try to include a bit of the North Shore so we could have both the water and the mountains included. The water and the mountains are such a big part of Vancouver that they both needed to be included. The following activities are both fun and family friendly. Photo  Read more...

How to be a Pirate in Vancouver: Part 1

by Gwendolyn Floyd

June 23, 2008

Almost every little boy and a lot of little girls love pirates and the lure of finding treasure. Taking an ordinary day and making it one your preschooler will not soon forget is the aim. I will let you in on a few good ways to achieve this in Vancouver. Photo by Gwen Floyd The first step to creating the pirate theme is the costume. A vest of any kind will do, but to make  Read more...

Things to do in Vancouver Before Your Child Grows Up

by Gwendolyn Floyd

June 12, 2008

Vancouver is a great city and there are a number of things that you should do here with your kids before they grow up. Some are easy and you will do many times while others will be once in a lifetime opportunities. I will start with 5, but I expect there will be many added in other posts. 1: Take snowboard or skiing lessons on the local mountains. If you live in greater Vancouver,  Read more...