Having trouble thinking of activities to do on Family Day? Here are some events and activities to check out across the North Shore Feb. 17.
North Vancouver
Exhibits and activities at Museum of North Vancouver (MONOVA)
MONOVA is offering a day full of fun activities for the family to unleash their inner artist, including mural painting, clay making, wool weaving and pottery demos alongside access to galleries they have on display. People can register on Eventbrite or drop in at the museum.
Where: MONOVA, 115 Esplanade W
When: Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities are scheduled at specific times throughout the day.
Cost: Pay-what-you-can
Family Day skate at The Shipyards
Practice your figure eights and grab a Beaver Tail with the family at the public skate at The Shipyards. There will also be kid’s activities provided by Ava Music.
When: Feb. 17, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Skate Plaza at The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way
Cost: Free for those bringing their own skates. Skate rentals (limited quantities) cost $7 for adults and $5 for kids
Spend time at Grouse Mountain
Families can do a little more than skiing over the long weekend. Grouse Mountain is hosting various activities from now until Monday, including owl talks at the skating pond, craft station at hiwus Feasthouse, kids movies at The Theatre in the Sky and more.
They are also holding a self-guided scavenger hunt where people have the chance to win a family annual pass. More details can be found on Grouse Mountain’s website for activity times.
When: Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way
Cost: Regular admission. Free mountain admission and lift tickets for kids under 12
Tubing and tobogganing on Mount Seymour
Enjoy a little thrill with the family tubing and tobogganing on North Vancouver’s Mount Seymour Monday. Those interested in tubing must be 48 inches (122 cm) or taller and ski boots are not allowed in the tube park. There are no restrictions for tobogganing.
When: Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mount Seymour, 1700 Mount Seymour Road
Cost: Tubing, $33 for non-season pass holders for two hours. Tobogganing, $15 for two hours for non-season pass holders.
Love Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
See millions of twinkling lights and celebrate family love at the Love Lights at the popular Capilano Suspension Bridge. Families can enjoy live music at the Loggers’ Grill entertainment stage each evening, photo ops and food like a chocolate molten cake. More details can be found on the park's website.
When: Now until Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, 3735 Capilano Road
Cost: Price of admission
West Vancouver
Balloon animals and face painting at Cypress Mountain
Have the kiddos enjoy getting their favourite animal made from balloons and creative face painting at the Cypress Creek Lodge Monday. There will also be a fireworks display on Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
When: Feb. 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Cypress Mountain, 6000 Cypress Bowl Road
Cost: Free
Free public skate drop in
There will be a free public skate at the West Vancouver Community Centre Monday afternoon. Pre-registration is not required, and it’s first-come, first-served.
When: Feb. 17, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Where: West Vancouver Community Centre, Atrium, 2121 Marine Drive
Cost: Free
Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.
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