Starting January 1, 2018, kids can explore Parks Canada sites for free! Admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada will be provided free of charge for youth 17 and under.
Kids Can Explore Parks Canada Sites for Free
In case you’re wondering where this applies in BC, here is a helpful reference list:
National Parks in BC
National Heritage Sites in BC
- Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site of Canada
Transportation route to Klondike gold fields
Chilkoot, British Columbia
- Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site of Canada
First permanent lighthouse on Canada’s West Coast, 1859-60
Colwood, British Columbia
- Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
Early 19th-century Hudson’s Bay Company post
Langley, British Columbia
- Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada
Late 19th-century fort to defend Victoria-Esquimalt fortifications
Colwood, British Columbia
- Fort St. James National Historic Site of Canada
Fur trade post founded by Simon Fraser, 1806; Hudson’s Bay Company
Fort St. James, British Columbia
- Gitwangak Battle Hill National Historic Site of Canada
18th-century Gitwangak hilltop fortification surrounding five longhouses, Tawdzep
Gitwangak, British Columbia
- Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada
Outstanding West Coast fish processing complex, 1894
Richmond, British Columbia
- Kicking Horse Pass National Historic Site of Canada
Traversed by Palliser expedition, 1857-60; adopted by Canadian Pacific Railway as their new route through the Rockies, 1881
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
- Kootenae House National Historic Site of Canada
Site of North West Company post, 1807-12
Invermere, British Columbia
- Nan Sdins National Historic Site of Canada
Remains of Haïda longhouses and totem poles
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve of Canada , British Columbia
- Rogers Pass National Historic Site of Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway route through Selkirk Mountains
Glacier National Park of Canada , British Columbia
- Stanley Park National Historic Site of Canada
Outstanding large urban park, 1890s
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Twin Falls Tea House National Historic Site of Canada
Early rustic tea house in Yoho National Park, 1923-24
Yoho National Park, British Columbia
Quick Info
The Parks Canada campground reservation system launched in January. Visitors are encouraged to reserve early to ensure they have a space and find the perfect spot for their visit.
Parks Canada manages a network of 46 national parks, 171 national historic sites, four national marine conservation areas, one national urban park and eight historic canals that make up the rich tapestry of Canada’s cultural and natural heritage. Follow Parks Canada throughout #Canada150 on Facebook.
Free admission for youth only applies to places managed by Parks Canada. Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission will still have a fee. This does not apply to provincial parks, territorial parks, municipal and private parks, nor to the many historic sites not managed by Parks Canada.
The Museum of Vancouver (“MOV”) in partnership with Haida Gwaii Museum presents a visual feast of innovation and tradition with Haida Now, a collaborative exhibition featuring an unparalleled collection of Haida art.
Museum of Vancouver Presents Haida Now
Dates: March 16, 2018 to June 15, 2019
Where: Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver)
Guest curated by Haida Curator Kwiaahwah Jones in collaboration with Viviane Gosselin, Co-curator and Director of Collections & Exhibitions at MOV, the exhibition will feature more than 450 works by carvers, weavers, photographers and print makers, collected as early as the 1890s.
An impressive group of local Haida Artists will share their insights and knowledge about the collection, providing visitors with the opportunity to experience a new, powerful way to engage with the worldview and sensibility of the Haida people while gaining greater appreciation for the role museums can play in the reconciliation movement.
The Haida Gwaii Museum in Skidegate is a partner in the project with its new director, Nika Collison, playing an advisory role in regards to exhibition content and protocol. For the past two years, Haida artists and knowledge holders have visited the vaults at MOV, and have helped the curatorial team with the process of documenting these artworks.
An estimated one fifth of the Haida population—many of them artists—reside in Greater Vancouver, situated on the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-Waututh. For this reason, Haida Now also acknowledges the Haida peoples’ long-standing relationship with Coast Salish people by providing an early history of conflict that gave way to commerce, and more recently to artistic and political settlement and international coalitions.
To complement the exhibition, MOV is pleased to offer a host of public programs to further elaborate on themes of the exhibition and facilitate public conversation about the role of museums and Canadians in the reconciliation movement.
Win Tickets
I have a family 4-pack of tickets for the MOV to give away so that you can experience Haida Now. Here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
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- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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Follow the Museum of Vancouver on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more information. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Update The winner is Tazim!
Science and adventure will abound at Britannia Mine Museum this spring break! I love the Britannia Mine Museum for its local history, environmental stewardship, and hands-on displays and demos – and for kids, it’s all of this plus a wondrous world of discovery both above ground and below.
Spring Break at the Britannia Mine Museum
March 19th to April 1st, 2018, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Located at Britannia Beach, Britannia Mine Museum is a National Historic Site that comes alive in all seasons with special programming, and Spring Break is the perfect time to check out their 10 acres of exhibits and heritage buildings.
Explore the inside of a mountain on our underground train tour, pan for gold and other gemstones (keep what you find), check out the giant mining truck, and use scientific equipment to test the soil and water and discover how plants at Britannia Mine live and grow.
Suitable for ages 7+. Be prepared to be outside for some of the activities so dress for the weather.
Also during Spring Break, enjoy DIG Day on Saturday March 17, and the Easter Dino Egg Hunt on Sunday April 1.
The Britannia Mine Museum provides unique and memorable experiences that engage visitors of all ages. Visitors can enjoy fun exhibits and crowd favourites like the underground mine train, the historic 20-storey concentrator mill and gold panning, and learn about Britannia’s history as one of the largest copper mines in the British Commonwealth in the 1930s.
Follow the Britannia Mine Museum on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information.
The Vancouver International Auto Show attracts car lovers from all over the province year after year due to its reputation for showcasing the hottest and latest vehicles, and a marketplace for all things auto.
From March 28 to April 1, the Vancouver Convention Centre will transform yet again into the ultimate playground for car enthusiasts. The expanded show footprint, which will include 30,000+ of additional space will showcase the latest models available in the market and also some of the most unique cars in the world.
Vancouver International Auto Show
When: Wednesday, March 28 to Sunday, April 1, 2018
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West
Admission: Wednesday, March 28: 12:00pm to 9:30pm
General Admission: $17*
Thursday, March 29: 10am to 9:30pm
General Admission: $17*
Friday, March 30: 10:00am to 9:30pm
General Admission: $20*
Saturday, March 31: 10:00am to 9:30pm
General Admission: $20*
Sunday, April 1: 10:00am to 6:00pm
General Admission: $20*
*Admission discounts provided for seniors (65+), students with valid ID, children ages 7-12, multi-day passes and family packs. Free admission for children 6 and under.
Show Highlights
First time debuts
A premiere showcase for many auto manufacturers, show goers can expect to see a number of exciting regional and national debuts at this year’s Auto Show including unveils from top brands. Be sure to get a first glimpse of what the auto industry has to offer this year with some of these never-before-seen models that have yet to hit the market.
Supercars
Always a crowd pleaser, the 2018 Auto Show will see the return of its and supercar feature vehicles. With jaw-dropping models from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, Karma, and McLaren, the supercars are sure to make an impression on all visitors alike.
Customs
Check out some of the rarest vehicles, including an amazing custom one off Woody + Matching boat from the 1960’s that has never actually seen the water, some amazing pieces from 360 Fabrication and a host of hot rods in the Dueck Classic Garage display. Stay tuned for a complete list of what to expect at this year’s show.
Electric Vehicle test drives
A green solution created by the auto industry, electric vehicles (EVs) have reinvented energy and transportation. Boasting two test drive locations (the Electric Vehicle Experience Test Drive powered by CEVforBC and the Toyota Lexus Hybrid Ride and Drive), the Auto Show gives visitors the chance to experience this new technology first-hand and get behind the wheel of 20+ of the latest EV models.
Monster Energy DUB Show Tour
The world’s most amazing custom cars, trucks, low riders and motorcycles will be brought to the Vancouver Auto Show by the Monster Energy DUB Show Tour. Making its only Canadian stop of the year in Vancouver, visitors can expect to see some of the coolest aftermarket vehicles in the world, including multiple debuts of new Liberty Walk Vehicles.
Win Tickets
I have a 4 pack of tickets available to give away, here’s how you can enter to win:
- Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
- Click below to post an entry on Twitter
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The prize consists of 4 General Admission tickets, valid for one day of the show Wednesday to Sunday. I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Follow the Vancouver International Auto Show on Twitter and Facebook for more event information.
Update The winner is Kristy!
An escape to wilderness and panoramic views is so close to the city, and it’s even more accessible this Spring Break as the Sea to Sky Gondola offers up free admission for kids! March 17th to March 30th, up to three children, 12 and under accompanied by at least one adult, can ride the gondola for free to enjoy fun activities and outdoor adventure at the summit.
Kids Ride Free at Sea to Sky Gondola for Spring Break
Paul Bride Photo
The Sea to Sky Gondola’s forested trails are the perfect backdrop for unstructured play time in nature and the summit’s viewing platform’s iconic views are the perfect place to break out the selfie stick for some candid family photos. Families can also discover mountain peaks and Howe Sound vistas from various scenic viewpoints and check out the 100-metre-long Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge before warming up with a hot chocolate and a snack in the lodge. Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
