Miniature Railway & Children's Farmyard

Lonely Planet review

Near the aquarium, these twin, kid-friendly attractions are a big draw in summer. The farmyard allows youngsters to interact with llamas, sheep, goats, cows, hens and other small animals in a way that will make you wonder why you bother spending money on much pricier zoos back home. In contrast, the railway offers a 15-minute train ride that kids of all ages can enjoy.

The engines are replicas of actual locomotives, including No 374, which pulled the first passenger train into Vancouver. At Halloween the railway rises from the dead of the off-season to become a ghost train, while at Christmastime its carriages and route are adorned with fairy lights.