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Vancouver’s Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest Park
In British Columbia, Vancouver’s winter rains can make a Stanley Park visit dreary and walking the seawall with a toddler sheer drudgery. But in East Vancouver’s Riley Park neighborhood, The Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest Park is the perfect way for a family to splash away the doldrums. This 66,500 square foot water zone — and Olympic legacy facility — is now the largest pool in Vancouver, and includes a 70-person hot tub, separate dive and 50-meter lap swim tanks (with moveable floors), plus a lazy river and children’s area with playful fountains, showers and toys. The depth of the children’s pools is under 1 meter (a little over three feet), but there’s a zero-depth…
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10 Things to Do with Kids in Vancouver in the Rain
Vancouver is one of my favorite cities in the entire world, especially with kids. There's so much to do -- whether the winds are warm or wintery. Here are my top 10 picks for cool-weather visitors.