Vancouver Family Travel Guide
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Family Destinations Near Vancouver
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Gulf Islands,BC
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San Juan Islands,WA
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Vancouver Island,BC
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Seattle,WA
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Olympic National Park,WA
(128 mi.)
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Ferries float around English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia. (John Sinal/Tourism Vancouver)
Vancouver Family Travel Tips
- Hike and bike trails in Stanley Park along the waterfront and through thickets of trees.
- Have a close encounter with a beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium.
- Test the strength of your handshake, build gadgets, and discover science at TELUS World of Science.
- Cross the gently swaying Capilano Suspension bridge and walk its Treetops Adventure course.
- See impressive First Nations' totem poles at the University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology.
Family Overview: Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, the largest city in western Canada, is urban with an outdoorsy flair—not too hard to imagine when you consider that inlets of the Pacific Ocean surround Vancouver on three sides, the majestic Coast Mountains rise in the north, and the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley sprawl eastward. Along with its spectacular natural assets, this cosmopolitan city offers a temperate climate, one of Canada's mildest.Read More
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Attractions
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville St
Victoria, British Columbia
Distance: 58.4 mi. (from destination center)
Victoria, British Columbia
Distance: 58.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Discovery Sea Kayaks
Friday Harbor, Washington
Distance: 49.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Discovery Sea Kayaks offers a variety of trips through the San Juan Islands, including day trips, multi-day trips, and even custom excursions.... Read More
Distance: 49.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Discovery Sea Kayaks offers a variety of trips through the San Juan Islands, including day trips, multi-day trips, and even custom excursions.... Read More
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Moran State Park
3572 Olga Rd.
Eastsound, Washington
Distance: 44.8 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Hike more than 30 miles of trail at Moran State Park, a 5,252-acre expanse of land and lakes. At... Read More
Eastsound, Washington
Distance: 44.8 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Hike more than 30 miles of trail at Moran State Park, a 5,252-acre expanse of land and lakes. At... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near Vancouver
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Vancouver International Airport | 5.1map | |
| Seattle/Tacoma International Airport | 130.3map | |
| Portland International Airport | 254.9map |
Other Smaller Airports near Vancouver
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport | 4.1map | |
| Nanaimo Airport | 36.6map | |
| Eastsound Orcas Island Airport | 39.6map |
Flight Deals to Vancouver
| Originating | From |
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| Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR) | $287 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver (YVR) | $287 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Vancouver (YVR) | $351 |
| San Diego (SAN) to Vancouver (YVR) | $432 |
| New York City (NYC) to Vancouver (YVR) | $461 |
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