Meadow Park, Whistler

The local recreation center in Whistler hosts a great pool with an amazing view, lap area, a warm and shallow kiddie play pool, hot tub, etc. Often uncrowded, bordering on semi-private, especially on a sunny day when everyone is skiing or at the lake. There's also an ice rink with skating sometimes (check for hours), and a concession stand for food. Entry includes all facilities, so you can pay and stay all day.

Local

Anytime (watch for the few weeks when they are closed for maintenance)

Age: all

Price: $0-$100

Where to eat: bring a picnic, try the concession, or the Alpine is within walking distance. Nesters is also a popular nearby choice for cheap eats.

Pair with: Whistler splash pad.

First Nations Winter Feast, Whistler

The First Nations Cultural Centre in Whistler hosts an amazing dinner show called the Winter Feast. Great buffet (think salmon, clams, bannock, kale...) accompanied by a great dance performance. An amazing experience.

NOTE: cancelled for 2021/2022 due to pandemic.

Local

Winter only

Age: All ages

Price: $100-$500 depending on size of party

 

Terra Nova Adventure Park, Richmond

In Richmond BC, there's an amazing outdoor adventure park called Terra Nova. The award-winning playground is right on the coast, so there's gorgeous ocean views (not a swimming spot, though). It features a zip line, lots of slides and swings, climbing structures. Parking is free, and so is everything else. No food on site; bring a picnic.

Driving time: 3 hours

Best for: sunny days

Age: Best for medium kids (age 5+).

Price: $ ($0-$100)

Where to stay: ???? Try trip advisor

Where to eat: ???? Bring a picnic

Pair with: Kidtropolis. Watermania.

Watermania, Richmond

In Richmond BC, there's an amazing indoor waterpark called Watermania. It's a public pool facility, so it's cheap (like $20 for the whole family). It features a wave pool, 2 waterslides (ages 7 and up), a water park thing in shallow water with tipping buckets, hot tubs, and (at some times of day) lane swimming and diving boards. 

Driving time: 3 hours

Season: winter or rainy days

Age: little kids (3-6) on the playpark and wave pool with floaties. Medium kids (6-9) on slides.

Price: $ ($0-$100)

Where to stay: ????

Where to eat: ???? There's a Subway Sandwich shop across the street.

Pair with: Kidtropolis. Terra Nova Adventure Park.

Sea to Sky Parents: WELCOME!

Welcome! This webpage/blog is designed to help parents in the sea to sky (or visiting the sea to sky) to navigate dayd-to-day life with kids in our big adventure playground; to find popular activities within the sea-to-sky; and to find popular trips OUT of the sea-to-sky for locals who need a change. The tabs at the top are designed to provide static lists of useful information and resources regarding popular topics. Things do change, though, and I cannot guarentee this is all up-to-date. Please use it as a guide, not a definitive list. If you see things that need fixing, let me know on nkjones@gmail.com! The blog posts highlight all kinds of adventures and experiences popular with local families, home or away. The information should be current as of time of posting. The LABELS feature on the right can help you to sort for the adventure of your choosing: something for a rainy day, or on a beach, or suitable for littles, etc.