Miniature Railway & Children’s Farmyard

A short walk from Vancouver Aquarium, these twin, kid-friendly attractions are a big summer draw. 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 forest train ride that kids of all ages can enjoy. 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. The farmyard was under threat of a funding-related closure at the time of research – call ahead before you set out with the kids.