Don’t miss these top BC places to visit before summer ends. There is still time for some more family fun-filled activities. Explore the beautiful beaches, hike picturesque trails, and don’t forget to indulge in the region’s fresh seasonal produce. Some of the best places to buy summer berries can be found at local farms and markets, offering juicy blueberries, raspberries, and more. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures or looking to savor the taste of summer, BC is the perfect destination before the season fades.
If you need to road trip to any of these adventures, make sure you’re following the latest safety travel restrictions and keep an eye out for wildfire warnings and evacuation routes.
Looking for more BC travel ideas and road trip experiences? Be sure to check out these articles to help start planning your trip:
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Top places to visit in BC before summer ends
Family fun-filled activities in BC
1. Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience, Langley
If you reserve your tickets for Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience, you’ll give your young kids the thrill of a major waterpark at a fraction of the price.
Float along the lazy river, bob the waves, or race down the water slides.
This affordable adventure is located at Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre.
A great family outing – Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience in Langley, BC. Photo: Melanie Lomond©
2. The Enchanted Forest near Revelstoke
The Enchanted Forest located near Revelstoke is everything fairy tales are made of.
Discover handmade whimsical creatures and explore the nooks and crannies of the stylized playhouses.
Can you spy your favourite childhood protagonist?
The tallest treehouse in BC is one of the best places to see in BC for family adventures. Photo: Melanie Lomond©
3. Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Whistler Blackcomb
The record breaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola at Whistler Blackcomb provides a bird’s-eye view 436 metres above the valley floor.
We had a mini dance party as we enjoyed the alpine views and rode the gondola back and forth.
Top places to visit: Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Whistler Blackcomb. Photo: Melanie Lomond
5. Vancouver Aquarium
There are plenty of great learning experiences at the aquarium. Find out why there’s so much commotion about moving in slow motion. Watch daily ‘Slow & Tell’ animal talks and get up close to nature’s most unique survivors at Survival of the Slowest. Step into a world where being slow, small, or weak can be a powerful survival strategy. Explore all-new immersive habitats, learn hands-on with interactive experiences, and meet masters of mellow who thrive in surprising ways. Be sure to book your tickets online.
There are plenty of great learning opportunities at the Vancouver Aquarium
6. Free ferry adventures
Take a trip on one of the 14 free ferries located in the interior of British Columbia. If you have plans in the area, make sure to navigate your trip to include at least one of these transportation wonders. Who doesn’t love a boat ride?
Find out more about all of these free ferries.
Explore some of the free ferries in British Columbia. Photo: Melanie Lomond©
7. Kangaroo Creek Farm Kelowna
I can’t recommend Kangaroo Creek Farm enough. Where else can you relax with Roos, hang with sugar gliders, chat with Macaws, and race tortoises?
The farm is much improved from the last time I visited several years ago. It has a rolling property and fantastic displays. There are push cars and an old fire truck to play on, a concession, and tons of animals to interact with.
We chose to visit on probably the hottest day of the heat dome (brilliant, I know) but managed to still spend hours there. As a bonus, kids 4 and under are free, so visiting with little ones is more affordable.
Did you know kangaroos drool on their forearms to keep cool in the heat? I do now! What’s the strangest animal fact you’ve ever learned?
One of the top family adventures in BC is a visit to the Kangaroo Creek Farm. Photo: Melanie Lomond©
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About the Author:
Melanie Lomond is an experienced travel writer from Vancouver with an excitement for budget, local, and women’s travel. Since starting a family, Melanie hopes to inspire the travel bug in her children and write more about family travel. She has a particular interest in the natural world, food, people and cultures. Melanie has been published in the Vancouver Sun and on numerous blogs. She has travelled extensively in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Caribbean, United States, and Canada. When not travelling, Melanie is the founder/writer of West Coast Fresh, a blog dedicated to family activities and cooking.
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