Spring break in Vancouver can either be the best two weeks off with the kids, or an overwhelming balance of “I’m bored, I’m hungry and why is it still raining?” So we’ve compiled this list of spring break ideas in Vancouver to help you plan adventure-filled days so your 2024 spring break is filled with great memories. After all, we live in one of the most beautiful places on earth with more adventures than days on a calendar! So start planning your best spring break yet, here is our guide to the best spring break ideas Vancouver.
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25 Spring Break Ideas in Vancouver
Outdoor Adventures
1. Harbour Air – Up, Up and Away!
Why not take your Spring Break to new heights and head out on an epic local adventure right here in our own backyard? How about an overnight trip to Victoria with the ultimate scenic flight? Or perhaps you want to take a scenic panorama tour? Adventures in the sky are one of the best spring break ideas Vancouver.
Where: Harbour Air
Cost: Varies based on the route.
Duration: Varies based on the route.
Visit their website for more details.
2. Sunshine Coast Air – Talasay Land, Sea & Air Audio Tour!
This Spring break, Sunshine Coast Air and Talaysay Tours are launching a new package that combines both adventure and a cultural-historical attraction with the Talaysay Land, Sea & Air Audio Tour. These two local businesses wanted to offer you an adventurous way to learn about the history and culture of their region and to inspire ongoing respect for the land we all live and play in. As you enjoy a spectacular 50-minute scenic flight you will listen to stories, songs and the history of the Shishalh peoples who have lived there since time immemorial. Spring on the Sunshine Coast offers the best of all worlds for visitors. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventure, cultural attractions, or new dining experiences they are right in Vancouver’s backyard. It’s just a short 40-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay to the southern Sunshine Coast.
When: March 2024 onward
Where: Sechelt, Sunshine Coast
Cost: Varies based on the route
Duration: Varies based on the route.
Visit their website for more information.
3. Capilano Suspension Bridge
From Saturday March 16 to Monday April 1, 2024, swing into spring at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park’s Hoppy Heights. “The Park will host special Easter-themed activities and feature fun, seasonal photo-ops, presenting families with the perfect way to kick-start spring. Win a prize when you complete Echo Eagle’s Eggsploration and say hello to the beautiful hawks, owls and falcons of Raptors Ridge, on-site daily.”
Nestled amongst the West Coast rainforest in North Vancouver, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers visitors four thrilling attractions:
- Suspension Bridge – follow in the footsteps of millions of visitors who have crossed the Capilano Suspension Bridge since 1889 and take in the incredible views.
- Treetops Adventure – Get an awe-inspiring perspective of a thriving coastal rainforest from viewing platforms and seven suspension bridges hanging high up in the trees.
- Cliffwalk – Providing a thrilling view on the edge of nature, Cliffwalk is a cantilevered walkway clinging to the granite cliff high above the Capilano Canyon.
- Rainforest Explorers Program – A self-guided interactive program that allows kids of all ages to explore and learn about the rainforest. Start by visiting the Treehouse, which marks the very beginning of Treetops Adventure, and receive a booklet to fill out as you make your way through the rainforest, engaging in fun activities and puzzles. Before leaving the Park, collect your own Rainforest Explorer’s reward before heading back across the Suspension Bridge!
Are you a BC resident? When you visit, convert your day pass into an annual pass at no additional fee! This will allow you to visit again for some of their popular attractions like Canyon Lights, Love Lights, and Canyon Frights!
When: Open Year Round
Where: North Vancouver
Cost: Children’s tickets start at $24.95, Adults $62.95
Duration: Expect to be at the attraction for about 1 – 2 hours
For more information, visit their website.
Click here to purchase your tickets for the Capilano Suspension Bridge & Park!
4. Fly Over Canada – Fly Over Hawaii this Spring Break!
Are you looking for activities to get you and the family out and about this March break? Head down to Canada Place in downtown Vancouver and explore the islands of Hawaii at FlyOver Canada on the ultimate flying ride. Soar over Waikiki Beach, the Road to Hana and the flowing lava at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park aboard the latest feature film, Hawaii From Above. From lush forests and flowing waterfalls to sandy beaches and dazzling shorelines, you’ll feel, see, and hear the magic of the islands (Hawaii feature: February 12 – April 21, 2024).
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: On March 29-31 and April 1, 2024 you can experience “A morning of flight, food and egg-citing memories!” Enjoy a buffet breakfast, a visit from the Easter Bunny and then a flight for the showing of their Windborne: Call of the Canadian Rockies adventure.
Click here to book your FlyOver Canada tickets!
5. Hit Your Local Mountain!
If you have a ski pass, this is your last month to use it, so gear up the kids and hit the slopes! If you don’t have a pass but think you’ll want one next year, NOW is a great time to buy it. You’ll get next year’s season’s pass purchase out of the way AND be able to ski for the rest of this year for FREE! Check out our article that compares all of the different prices and packages for each mountain here.
6. Vancouver Mysteries – Become a Detective
Whether you have family coming from out of town, are looking for an adventure for a group of kids, or want to have a fun day in the city with your family, becoming a detective with Vancouver Mysteries is truly a fun experience for everyone (we did our tour 4 years ago and the kids still talk about it!).
With 4 themes to choose from, you and your crew of 2 – 6 people will get to explore Vancouver while chasing down a mystery. Have a puppy? Dog-friendly options are available! This is an excellent way to experience the city in a whole new way, uncovering clues you never even knew were there. “Game routes take you past historic sites, iconic architecture, remarkable public art and more. Be prepared to discover some amazing coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and bars along the way – make a day of it or pick up goodies and enjoy a mystery picnic in one of the parks along the game routes afterwards.” This is an amazing family bonding spring break ideas Vancouver.
When: March
Where: Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Prices vary based on group size.
Duration: Expect to spend about 2 hours on your adventure
For details, visit their website.
Click here to book your Vancouver Mysteries Secret Mission Spy adventure!
7. Mt. Seymour Tubing and Tobogganing
Mt. Seymour has two epic options for you to hit the snow and play hard this Spring Break. The Snow Tube Park allows you to “fly” down the groomed slopes and enjoy the easy ride back up on a custom tube tow (participants must be at least 48” or 122 cm to ride). If you’re looking to go for a traditional toboggan, you can do that as well at Mt. Seymour Toboggan Park. Open to all ages with no height restrictions it is a great way to bring your toboggan or sliding mat and play in the snow with the family.
When: March
Where: Mt. Seymour Resort, North Vancouver
Cost: Tobogganing $10, Tubing $33 (Prices per person)
Duration: Tickets are valid for 2 hours
Visit their website for more details.
Visitor Tip: The varying snow conditions this season have caused both the tubing and tobogganing to not have consistent days of operation, be sure to check out their website or give the snow line a call before heading up the mountain!
8. Fort Langley National Historic Site
The Fort Langley National Historic Site is welcoming you to “discover the rich and varied history of this Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post as you explore the rough-hewn timber buildings that recreate life in the 1800s”. The new Che’ Semiahmah-Sen, Che’ Shesh Whe Weleq-sen Si’am / (I am Semiahmoo, I am Survivor of the Flood) exhibit is on now until April 6, 2024 and features the Semiahmoo First Nation telling their story. The exhibit is in the Big House and visitors can view cedar baskets, dioramas of reef net sites and summer villages, and items related to present day Semiahmoo that tell the story of the nation and its journey in the past and present.
While visiting The Fort you’ll also be able to take in the other sites’ attractions including the blacksmith, and the fortress walls, and don’t forget to do the Parks Canada Explorers program!
When: Open 7 days a week, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Fort Langley National Historic Site, Fort Langley
Cost: Children / Youth = Free. Adults $9.00
Duration: Expect to spend 1 – 2 hours
For more information, visit their website.
9. Vancouver Shipyards – Skate On The Shore
The Shipyards in North Vancouver offers a unique outdoor skating experience set with the city of Vancouver as the backdrop. Open daily from 1 pm – 8 pm, it’s an affordable option and a great way to get in the last days of winter on ice! If you own your own skates, you can skate for free! Skate rentals (limited quantities) are available at a cost of $7 for adults, and $5 for kids.
When: Open until late March 2024
Where: North Vancouver
Cost: Free (if you own your own skates). Rentals: Adults – $7, Children $5.
Duration: Expect to spend 2 – 3 hours, 1 hour(ish) skating, and the rest wandering around the shipyards, Lonsdale Quay, etc.
Visit their website for more information.
Mom Tip: snowfall may require brief closures of the ice for snow clearing or a full closure of the ice – get the latest updates on Facebook or Twitter.
10. Lynn Canyon Ecology Center – Wildlife Weeks
“The Ecology Centre is going wild: get inspired, get educated, get involved! Visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre during Wildlife Weeks to learn about the rich biodiversity of our planet from the experts who care for it. They want to show you how to be an eco-hero! Plus, don’t miss our family-friendly activity sheet and join our exciting colouring contest for a chance to win a prize from our sustainable gift shop.” Be sure to venture over the suspension bridge and explore the forest while you are at the park! A fabulous outdoor and exploring spring break ideas Vancouver.
When: Saturdays starting March 18th.
Where: North Vancouver
Cost: Varies, some activities are by donation and others are a set admission price.
Duration: 2 hours
Click here for more details.
11. WildPlay – From Aerial To Axe Adventures!
WildPlay Elements Park in Maple Ridge is open for Spring and invites you to come and check out a variety of hands-on adventures, suitable for the whole family. From high-in-the-sky obstacle courses, to down-on-the-ground axe throwing, to the WTF (What’s To Fear) jump, there’s a lot of outdoor adventure waiting for you at Wildplay!
When: Open for Spring
Where: Maple Ridge
Cost: From $19.99 to $54.99
Duration: Expect to spend 2 – 3 hours
For more information, visit their website.
12. Cultus Lake Adventure Park – Spring Break Escape
Embrace some Spring sunshine and head out to Cultus Lake Adventure Park for a day of rides, drops, swirls, swooshes, splashes, and searching. The perfect park for your younger adventure seekers, there are a variety of rides waiting for you. Pair it with a picnic next to the lake and a visit to the beachside playground and you have the perfect family-friendly Spring Break day!
When: Opens March 16, 2024 and open on select days
Where: Cultus Lake
Cost: Day pass $38
Duration: Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours
For more details, visit their website.
Mom Tip: Twilight pricing is $28 so you could do a picnic in the park and then head over to the adventure park from 2:30-5:30pm for extra savings.
13. BC Bird Trail – Take Your Walk To a New Level
Sometimes getting the kids to head out on a Spring walk can be… challenging! Well the new BC Bird Trail is a great way to head out into some beautiful regions throughout the city and spot some BC birds along the way. With their “Look up, Stay Grounded” slogan, the BC Bird Trail brings you customized itineraries through the South Fraser and Fraser Valley that will bring you up close and personal with some of the region’s most beautiful birds. The trail is great for all ages, making this a perfect spring break ideas Vancouver activity for the whole family.
When: Year Round
Where: South Fraser & Fraser Valley
Cost: FREE!
Duration: Expect to spend 2-3 hours
Visit their website to explore the trail.
Mom Tip: Pack snacks, but don’t share them with our birdie friends! Also, download the Merlin app so you can learn more about the birds that you’re hearing and track your bird finds on your adventures!
14. Embark on a day Trip! Squamish? Victoria? Whistler?
While Vancouver is a world-renowned destination, we also benefit from being surrounded by so many smaller amazing communities, all within day-trippin’ reach! So why not load up the car and head out for a day (or an overnighter) to one of these great cities and spend the day being a tourist in your own backyard:
Day Trip Destinations:
Squamish
Whistler
Victoria
Nanaimo
15. Sea To Sky Gondola – Kids Ride FREE!
Spring break is the perfect time to soar at the Sea To Sky Gondola and parents can save as kids ride for free March 11 – 28! (guests can receive one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult or senior day ticket when they purchase online). An epic spring break ideas Vancouver!
When: March 11-28, 2024
Where: Squamish
Cost: Children are Free with an Adult ticket ($65.95)
Duration: Typically guests spend 3 – 4 hours per visit
Visit their website for more details.
Click here to purchase your Sea to Sky Gondola tickets!
Indoor Spring Break Ideas in Vancouver
16. Get Rolling at Rolla!
Strap on some skates and get rolling around the arena at Rolla Skate Club. Visit during one of their drop in times or get decked out for their all ages theme public skate party nights and get rolling in their 20,000 sq ft arena. They even have a community skatepark open on Sundays from 3-5pm where all wheels are welcome (skateboards, rollerskates, scooters, inline skates) and ramps are set up. A spring break ideas Vancouver that is perfect for kids young and old (and parents too!).
When: Schedule changes regularly, check out their calendar for up to date times.
Where: Rollerland at the PNE, Vancouver
Cost: $20+tax for children, and $25+tax for adults (rentals $6.50+tax).
Duration: Expect to spend 1-2 hours.
17. Spring Break Theatre Festival at Evergreen Cultural Centre
The Evergreen Cultural Centre stage comes alive on March 19 – 21, 2024 as the Dufflebag Theatre Company takes the stage with two different performances, Cinderella and Robin Hood. These family-friendly fairytales are all ages shows, so grab your tickets and your family and head to the theatre for some laughs (and you might even end up a part of the show!).
When: March 19 – 21, 2024, shows at 10am & 1pm
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre, Coquitlam
Cost: Adult/Senior – $22, Student/Child – $16
For details, visit their website.
18. Vancouver Aquarium
Do you have an animal lover in the family? How about a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium where you can learn about BC’s & beyond animals? Premiering March 16, in their immersive 4D theatre, is Turtle Odyssey, where you can follow the journey of a young sea turtle in the ocean. Also, be sure to check out their new and improved Tropics Gallery and be among the first to explore the epic and ancient at Monsters Of The Abyss, an all-new interactive exhibit. Don’t miss Scuba Bunny from March 23 – April 1, 2024.
When: Daily, 9:30am-5:30pm
Where: Vancouver Aquarium, Stanley Park, Vancouver
Cost: Prices range from $39.95-$53.95 depending on the date.
Duration: Typically guests spend 3 – 4 hours per visit
For more information, visit their website.
19. Britannia Mine Museum – Mini Mud Monsters Program
Take a day trip out to Britannia Mine Museum where they are encouraging kids of all ages to get their hands dirty at the family-friendly program called “Mini Mud Monsters. This program takes place in the Terra Lab STEAM learning space and focuses on the important environmental remediation lessons of the Britannia Mines due to the acid rock drainage (which occurs naturally when rainwater reacts with oxygen and exposed minerals). Adventurers will get to meet tiny organisms from the nearby Britannia Creek and learn the impacts of mining on local ecosystems.
When: Sunday through Thursdays, March 18 – 28, 2024, from 1:30 – 4:00 PM
Where: Britannia Mines Museum, Britannia Beach
Cost: Children – $23.95, Adults – $41.95
Visit their website for more information.
Click here to purchase your Britannia Mine Museum tickets!
20. Extreme Airpark – Canada’s Largest Indoor Airpark
Whether it’s a rainy day or you want an epic indoor adventure, Extreme Airpark in Langley is the perfect place for kids of all places to jump around. Extreme Air Park boasts 42,000 square feet of enclosed interlocking trampolines, and a variety of fun activities like zero gravity basketball, air park, rock climbing, ninja warrior, and more! The perfect spring break ideas Vancouver because it’s a great place for the kids to get all of their energy out
When: Open year-round
Where: Langley
Cost: 1-hour jump $23, 1.5-hour jump $25, 2-hour jump $27, Day pass $29
Duration: Expect to spend 2-3 hours
For more details, visit their website.
Mom Tip: Don’t forget to bring water to hydrate!
21. Drive-In Theatre – Take The Family Out For An Evening Show
There’s nothing like cuddling up with a bunch of pillows and blankets and looking out over rows of cars towards the big screen in the sky. Spring break means no morning wake-up alarms, making it the perfect time to stay up late and enjoy an old-fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience! This year is the last year the Twilight Drive in will be open, so this is your last chance.
When: Open select days/times
Where: Langley – Aldergrove
Cost: 1 person $25, add $10 for each additional person in the car
Duration: Expect to spend 2-3 hours (longer if you stay for both movies)
For details and showtimes, visit their website.
22. Sandbox VR – Transform Your Real Body Into Your Virtual Body
If you’ve never tried virtual reality, Sandbox Vancouver is the perfect way to try this unique full-body gaming experience. Once geared up you’ll work in groups of 6 and be able to see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like in the real world. Once you enter you become part of the world where technology like 3D precision body trackers, custom hardware, and haptic suits give you a feeling of transformation and like you’re in a whole new world!
When: Open year-round
Where: Richmond
Cost: $50-$69 per person
Duration: Experiences last 1 hour
Visit their website for further information.
23. Make a Splash at a Local Pool
Sometimes the best adventures are the simple ones! Check out your local pool for Spring Break programming and take the kids for a dip in the pool! Or if you’re feeling like exploring a new pool, head to another community and check out the amenities that you don’t normally get to see. From waterslides to lazy rivers, to high diving boards, each pool offers its own set of adventures, so suit up and go for a swim!
When: Open Year Round
Where: All communities
Cost: Approximately $12 per family.
Duration: Expect to spend 2 – 3 hours
Website: Check your local pool.
24. Fast Track Karting – Big Kid Fun!
One of the fun moments of parenting is when your kids get old enough to drive go-karts and you can race face-to-face around the track, trying to beat them (but only by a little!). Fast Track Karting in Langley offers two different types of races for big (and not-so-big) kids.
When: Open Year Round
Where: Langley
Cost: Starts at $23 per race
Duration: Expect to spend 1 – 2 hours
For details, visit their website.
25. Science World – Vancouver’s Favourite Science Centre
While being one of our most iconic landmarks in the city, I’ll be the first to admit that it’s been over 15 years since my last visit! My kids have actually never been there, so if you’re like me, perhaps it’s time to head down to Science World to check out their new exhibits as well as introduce the kids to some of the classics! The current exhibition, “Dream Tomorrow Today” is on until May 5, 2024. The ultimate indoor spring break ideas Vancouver location.
When: Year Round
Where: Downtown Vancouver
Cost: Children $21.50 Adults $32.50
Duration: Expect to spend 2-3 hours
Visit their website for more details.
Spring Break Ideas Vancouver FAQs
When is Spring Break in Vancouver?
For most students, Spring Break runs from March 16th to March 31st, with some schools running on a slightly different schedule.
Should I book or buy tickets in advance?
We highly recommend booking or buying tickets in advance where possible. Many attractions have limited tickets each day, so best to buy them early when you can.
There are a variety of spring break ideas Vancouver to check out this year! Where are you going this year? Let us know in the comments!
