Beating the Heat in Vancouver – And Having Fun Doing It

Splashdown Park is a popular summer getaway, and is one of Vancouver’s largest water parks. Splashdown Park is located at Tsawwassen in British Columbia, and features a huge number of attractions that will be sure to dazzle young and old alike. There are children’s water slides which provide simple fun that will help kids cool down, as well as a splash park area for younger kids and families. There is a large pool area with two ramp slides attached, one of which (Big Jim’s River Run) starts out halfway across the park! There is a set of intermediate slides, as well as a set of advanced slides, each of which are filled with twists, turns, and tunnels. There is a set of tube slides that are completely covered so that riders can’t tell what’s coming next. The park even features a picnic area with tables and benches, as well as a volleyball court and lots of concessions and food.

The Vancouver Aquarium is filled with various types of aquatic wildlife, with lots of unique exhibits and fun events for the whole family. The Animal Encounters available at the aquarium are particularly popular, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with various animals such as dolphins, beluga whales, sea turtles, and otters. The aquarium has lots of information in the form of audio tours, and has all kinds of clubs and camps for getting kids to learn about aquatic wildlife. The aquarium even features private events and social gatherings, in case you need a special place to host a special circumstance. The aquarium’s incredible array of creatures is sure to delight anyone who experiences it.

Regardless of where you go in Vancouver, there are lots of things to do during the summer. There is kayaking, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities, as well as lots of different parks, fairs, and attractions throughout the year. Keeping your cool is easy when you spend your summer in Vancouver.