A roundup of kid-friendly Vancouver activities highlighted hologram and AR experiences, a new mini golf course in Stanley Park and pirate cruises from Granville Island.
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Hologram Zoo Vancouver is described as an indoor experience using holographic projections to create life-sized animals around visitors. The attraction opened in June 2026 and is available year-round, with the address listed as 50 Smithe Street in Vancouver. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with an experience length of about an hour that includes different themed worlds and a hologram photo experience at the end. Pricing listed in the guide includes $37.95 for adults and $29.95 for children aged 3–11, with seniors at $33 and children 3 and under free.
A new 18-hole mini golf course opened at the Stanley Park Train site on July 1, and the guide lists the address as 690 Pipeline Road in Vancouver. The course is available daily from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. from July 1 through fall 2026, with pricing shown as $16 for children and $18 for adults for 9 holes, and $23 for children and $25 for adults for 18 holes, plus tax. The guide says children under 3 are free.
For families looking for an interactive space activity, the guide recommends the AR Solar System Tour at the HR MacMillan Space Centre, listed at 1100 Chestnut Street in Vancouver. The tour is described as being available daily, with AR sessions varying, while the space centre itself is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The guide says the activity is designed for ages five and up and is included with general admission, listing adults at $27.50, youth/seniors at $25.50 and children aged 5–11 at $19.60, with children under 5 free with a paying adult, plus tax.
Another option for kids is Pirate Adventures, described as a 75-minute cruise from Granville Island aboard the Black Spirit. The guide lists the address as 1820 Mast Tower Lane, Granville Island in Vancouver, with departures scheduled from May to September at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. The guide says children receive pirate names, face paint and gear, then go on to solve clues, hunt for treasure and participate in a water-cannon battle, with pricing set at $20 for children under 3 and $49 for ages 3 and up.
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