Bring Out Your Inner Child With Your Kids!

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Whether you're 6 or 60, TELUS World of Science is the perfect place to go on a rainy day. Educate and amaze yourself with the permanent and rotating exhibitions.

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Go with the kids or your grandma, Science World, also knows as TELUS World of Science, is bound to excite all ages with the cool and educational exhibits. Science World keeps things fresh and interesting by hosting rotating exhibits alongside their permanent displays. The 400-seat OMNIMAX theatre is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. Located at the end of Vancouver's False Creek, Science World is easily accessible by bus, Aquabus or Skytrain.

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Take a ride in an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage and watch the splendor of Stanley Park roll by. See sights like Deadman's Island, the city harbour and Lions Gate Bridge. The totem poles, Girl in a Wet Suit statue, S.S. Empress of Japan Figurehead and the Rose Gardens are all stopovers. The one-hour tours are narrated and depart every 20 minutes from the park's information booth. No reservations are required.

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Locals visit this lively Italian restaurant in the trendy area of Yaletown for live jazz and good food. The menu consists mainly of pastas, tapas and pizzas. It's a good late night venue to visit, but expect line-ups, as the restaurant is small and the combination of jazz and good Italian food is hard to resist. Dinner timings: Daily 5 p.m. till late.

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Vacationing families will enjoy the convenience of having a complete modern kitchen in their rooms. The suites and rooms also come with coffeemakers, pay movies, mini bars and ocean views. Business travellers and families alike will appreciate the balconies, where you can enjoy the meal or just the view. It is centrally located in the West End, near stunning Stanley Park. The hotel offers complimentary limousine service within the downtown area.

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With four locations in Vancouver, no matter where in the city you are, you will never be far from some succulent authentic barbeque. Memphis Blues Barbeque House is for all the meat lovers out there and is a great place to bring kids. Start out with the Rib Ends and make sure to use up the BBQ sauce they're served with. The Memphis Feast is a great option for those wanting to share and try all the different meats and fixings. The pulled pork is a tried and true classic, but the BBQ chicken is also not to be ignored. There aren't many authentic Southern barbeque restaurants in Vancouver and Memphis Blues Barbeque House is worth a visit to.

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If you get a bit squeamish on amusement park rides, this mega-theatre at Canada Place probably won't be your favorite place to visit. The experience will give you the sensation of being right in the middle of the action that takes place onscreen. The theatre has a giant screen, surround sound, and stacked seating so that every seat in the house has a good view. Some shows featured have been Extreme, a spectacle of dangerous, hard-core sports like skiing and climbing, and Into the Deep, an underwater exploration. Check local listings for times and shows.

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Vacationing families will enjoy the convenience of having a complete modern kitchen in their rooms. The suites and rooms also come with coffeemakers, pay movies, mini bars and ocean views. Business travellers and families alike will appreciate the balconies, where you can enjoy the meal or just the view. It is centrally located in the West End, near stunning Stanley Park. The hotel offers complimentary limousine service within the downtown area.

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Located on the east side of the city about 20 minutes out of downtown, this popular amusement park is made up of many rides, including a giant roller coaster called the Revelation and other frighteningly state-of-the-art rides. The park has a rides section for younger children and a variety of concession stands and games.

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If you're looking for something casual and local that won't be full of other tourists reading downtown maps, this little Gastown hideaway is just the spot. The 22 pizza combinations are served on fresh, crispy crusts baked in an old wood-fired oven; pastas are homemade. The wine list is decent; the beer list is inspired. And they even have a patio. Much to the delight of Kitsilano residents, a second location with a slightly larger menu opened next to the 5th Avenue movie theater at 2118 Burrard (tel. 604/736-2220).

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Vacationing families will enjoy the convenience of having a complete modern kitchen in their rooms. The suites and rooms also come with coffeemakers, pay movies, mini bars and ocean views. Business travellers and families alike will appreciate the balconies, where you can enjoy the meal or just the view. It is centrally located in the West End, near stunning Stanley Park. The hotel offers complimentary limousine service within the downtown area.

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Considered one of the best planetariums in North America, this 1968-built structure has had many transformations. Aside from the planetarium and observatory, it also features the Cosmic Courtyard hands-on gallery, a Virtual Voyages full-motion simulator, GroundStation Canada exhibits and multimedia and popular laser shows. Its overnight adventures and space camps are popular. Don't forget to visit the gift shop with space-related souvenirs. Free for children under 5.

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Vera's Burger Shack has quickly made a name for itself in Vancouver for great burgers and a quick/casual dining setting

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Hapa Izakaya is located on Vancouver's popular Robson Street. It features non-traditional Japanese food prepared in a hip and funky atmosphere. The service and food are excellent and this would be a great place for couples and parties. It is very typical to see the staff rushing through this fast paced restaurant, hollering orders to the chef. A fun experience for sure.