Kite flying:  small kites, big kites, fighter kites, specialty kites.

Vanier Park is home to the Pacific Space Centre - Vancouver, Vancouver Museum, and Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Vanier Park is just a hop and a skip to Granville Island - Vancouver.

Kitsilano Pool and Beach is just another hop and a skip west of Vanier Park.

It's right on the water so you can see all the boats entering and leaving False Creek.

Age group: All ages. 

Expense rating: Free unless you go to the museums. 

: Proximity to attractions, and something for everyone.  If you've seen enough of kites, you can take a 5 minute walk to Kitsilano Beach, or Granville Island. 

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Details: Vanier Park is at the North foot of Chestnut St. 

Area: Vancouver 

Season: All seasons 

Educational highlights: Museums 

Fun for the adult?: A relaxing place to lay back on the grass and watch the kites soaring in the sky.