- Science World: https://www.scienceworld.ca/
- Places to chill and play board games:
- Barcade: https://www.capcityarcade.com/
- Escape rooms:
- https://www.gofindandseek.com/ - AMAZING production value
- https://lockedcanada.com/ — horror themed
- https://vancouvermysteries.com/ - outside!
- https://www.pandoraslocks.ca/
- https://e-exit.ca/
- https://i-exit.com/
- (probably like 40 other ones :P)
- http://riotheatre.ca/ - indie movies / local theatre
- Archery Tag: https://6packbeach.com/archery-tag/
- Axe Throwing: https://www.urbanaxe.ca/
- Indoor high-speed go-kart racing: https://www.tbcir.ca/
- Ninja Tag: https://ninjatag.ca/
- Sword fighting: https://shopvalkyrie.ca/ / https://www.academieduello.com/
- Trampoline park: https://extremeairpark.com/
- Climbing Ropes / Ziplines: https://www.wildplay.com/maple-ridge
- Horseback riding: https://www.vancouverhorsebackriding.com/
- Kayaking/Paddle boarding: https://www.vancouverwateradventures.com/locations/granville-island/ / https://www.deepcovekayak.com/
- Bike around the seawall: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/activities/cycling-mountain-biking/cycling-false-creek-seawall/
- Botanical Gardens: https://vandusengarden.org/ / https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/
- Gondola Ride: https://www.grousemountain.com/ (you can also run/hike this if you are insane ;))
- Suspension bridge: https://www.capbridge.com/ ($$$) / https://lynncanyon.ca/ (free)
- Kitties!! https://www.catfe.ca/ / https://catoropets.com/
- Swimming critters! https://www.vanaqua.org/
- Birbs! https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/bloedel-conservatory.aspx / https://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/
- Bunnies! https://www.catfe.ca/bunnycafe
- Others! https://gvzoo.com/
- Haunted corn maze https://www.maanfarms.com/
- Horror house https://www.cougarcreekhouseofhorrors.com/
- Christmas Market: https://www.vancouverchristmasmarket.com/
- Van Dusen Festival of Lights https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/festival-of-lights.aspx
- (Also, lots of things above have Christmas events, e.g. Stanley Park Christmas Train; Lights @ VanDusen)