Science World : The futurisistic sphere like building of science World is home to a kid friendly exploration center that explains phenomena through hands on exhibits and demonstrations. Themes include water air motion and invention. There is a theater on site as well as a massive Imax screen. Visiting exhibits are often impressive and part of world tours. But back to the building which is an unmistakable waterfront landmark in Vancouver and was orginally built for Expo86 a World's fair.
Hours: Open daily 10am-6pm (until 9pm Thursday). Admission: Adults $25, students, seniors, and youth (13-18) $21, childreen (3-12) $17.75. Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver.
Queen Elizabeth Park ; The center of Queen Elizabeth Park Little Mountain marks the highest point in Vancouver and its elevated position affords excellent views of the city center and the mountains to the north. Park recreational offerings include pitch and putt golf tennis disc golf dining (at Seasons in the Park Restaurant) an extensive outdoor arboretum and the lovely enclosed tropical environment of Bloedel Conservatory. The sunken Quarry Garden makes a lovely spot to stroll on a warm summer day. For more horticultural explorations head a couple of blocks west to VanDusen Botanical Garden where there is alaways something in bloom amid beds representing variou regions and species. Location: Cambie Street and West 33rd Ave.
Museum of Vancouver: In Vanier Park near Burrard Bridge the Museum of Vancouver is a large institution devoted to all things Vancouver.It covers the city history from the first Coast Salish communities to Japantown Kittlano hippie days and urban development. Other worthwhile museums and centers are within a short walk including the HR MacMillan Space Centre with its planetarium an observatory and the waterfront Marie Museum where splendid views capture English Bay with the North Shore mountains beyond. Hours: Open daily 10am-5pm (until 8pm Thursday), Admission : $14 students and seniors $11, youth (5-18) $8, Address: 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver.