H.R. MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE
Voyage through the cosmos with as-
tronomy- and space-themed shows in
the Planetarium Star Theatre. Cosmic
Courtyard includes hands-on exhibits,
space artifacts, interpretive videos and
computer games. Explore the solar
system, dock the shuttle, touch a moon
rock, visit the International Space Sta-
tion and morph yourself into an alien
(year-round). Open daily. $18, s/s $15,
12-18 $15, 5-11 $13, under 5 free, family
$56. 1100 Chestnut St. in Vanier Park.
Showtimes 604-738-STAR (7827).
www.spacecentre.ca Map 1: D3
MAPLEWOOD FARM This 2-ha (5-
acre) park and farm specializes in the
display of nearly 200 domestic farm
animals and birds. Milking demonstra-
tion daily at 1:15 pm. Small children
meet goat kids and feed bunnies and
birds. With its meandering stream and
pond, the surrounding park is ideal
for young families to enjoy a picnic
lunch (year-round). Open daily. $7.80,
senior/child $4.70. 405 Seymour River
Pl., North Vancouver. Take Dollarton
exit off Hwy 1. 604-929-5610. www.
maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Map 4: C5
RICHMOND OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
(ROX) The first of the International
Olympic Committee’s North American
museum locations, this attraction
gives visitors the chance to experi-
ence the Olympic journey through an
array of interactive challenges, sport
simulations, virtual reality exhibits and
more. Plus, find 570 unique Olympic
artefacts on display (year-round).
Open daily. $17, senior $13, 6-12 $11,
13-18 $13, under 6 free. 6111 River Rd.,
Richmond. 778-296-1400. www.
therox.ca Map 3: C3
SCIENCE WORLD AT TELUS WORLD
OF SCIENCE Explore hands-on ex-
hibits, watch live science demonstra-
tions, catch a show in the Science
Theatre and immerse yourself in the
domed OMNIMAX Theatre. Grab
a bite at White Spot Triple O’s and
visit the science store, Kaleidoscope
(year-round). Open daily. Feature
exhibition: Made in Canada Get hands-
on and build a bobsled, construct an
earthquake-resistant building and cre-
ate an original Canadian soundscape.
Discover famous (and not-so-famous)
Canadian inventions and learn about
local innovation (to Sep 4). Special
events: BC Lung Association’s Amazing
Race (Jun 10). Science World After
Dark (Jun 16). Vancouver Theatresports
League Rookies (Jun 18). 1455 Quebec
St. 604-443-7440. www.science
world.ca Map 1: E7
SEA TO SKY GONDOLA The adventure
begins with a 10-minute ride on a
cable suspended 885 m (2,903 ft)
above Squamish. Take in views of
Howe Sound from viewing platforms,
refuel in Summit Lodge, traverse the
suspension bridge, or use the ride up
as a jumping-off point for hiking, rock
climbing, mountain biking and other
backcountry adventures (year-round).
$39.95, senior $37.95, 13-18 $24.95,
6-12 $13.95, under 6 free, fam-
ily $99.95. Off the Sea-to-Sky Hwy
(Hwy 99), 2 km south of Squamish.
Daily shuttle service from Vancouver;
advance booking required. Toll-free
1-855-732-8675. www.seatoskygon
dola.com Map 2: B8
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM Home
to more than 50,000 strange and
wonderful creatures from the Arctic,
June 2017
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