Wondering what to do with kids in & around Vancouver, or what to make for dinner? Find it at HealthyFamilyLiving.com!
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The best online resource for busy parents from the Sunshine Coast to the Fraser Valley looking for healthy, active, sustainable ideas.
08/12/2025
🐾 Dogs deserve patio season too! We've rounded up the best dog-friendly patios in Metro Vancouver where you can enjoy a meal, a drink, and some sunshine with the whole family — fur babies included! ☀️🐶
🍦 This is not your average cone.
We found the most unique soft serve creations in Metro Vancouver — from gold flakes and cereal toppings to tropical swirls and mochi magic!
🍧✨Treat the fam to something extra: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/soft-serve-ice-cream-in-metro-vancouver
08/05/2025
🧺 Pack the snacks — picnic season is here!
We’ve found the dreamiest picnic spots around Metro Vancouver for laid-back afternoons, birthday hangs, and spontaneous al fresco dinners with the kids.
🌳🥪Find your next picnic perfect spot: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/picnic-spots-metro-vancouver
07/31/2025
🥗 Too hot to cook? We got you.
These 11 summer salads are crisp, colourful, and bursting with fresh flavour — perfect for BBQs, lunch on the patio, or a no-sweat weeknight dinner.
Grab your new faves! 🥒☀️ https://healthyfamilyliving.com/summer-salads-to-beat-the-heat
07/30/2025
🌲HOT TIP! From June 20 to September 2, 2025, all national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas managed by Parks Canada will have no admission fees. Find stunning National Parks to explore near Metro Vancouver, here: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/national-parks-to-visit-in-bc/
(other fees such as camping, mooring, guided tours, and permits still apply)
07/29/2025
Don't let Summer slip through your fingers!
We love bringing you the best family events in Metro Vancouver! Check out the August Events calendar for ideas by city.
Full schedule here: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/family-events-vancouver
07/24/2025
🦙🐐 Animal encounters your kids will LOVE — right here in Metro Vancouver! From bunny cafés to raptor shows, we’ve got the cutest (and wildest) ways to get up close with amazing animals this summer.
Plan your next furry or feathered outing now : https://healthyfamilyliving.com/animal-encounters-in-metro-vancouver
🌊 Make a splash this summer with 15 pool games that go way beyond Marco Polo!
Whether you're at the backyard pool or community centre, these games keep kids moving, laughing & loving the water.
All the fun here: 🏊♂️ https://healthyfamilyliving.com/pool-games-for-kids
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07/17/2025
Campfire Ban begins TODAY on BC’s South Coast. Please enjoy camping responsibly! 🏕️
Ban to begin at 12 p.m. Thursday and last until the end of October, unless officials rescind it earlier
07/15/2025
⛳️ Ready to hit the greens — mini style? 🏌️♀️ We've rounded up the best mini golf spots in Metro Vancouver for a day of laughs, friendly competition, and fun themes like glow-in-the-dark and pirate courses! 🏴☠️✨
Perfect for a summer family outing! Check them all out: https://healthyfamilyliving.com/mini-golf-in-metro-vancouver
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Wondering what to do with the kids in Vancouver this weekend, or what to make for dinner? You can find it at HealthyFamilyLiving.com! Vancouver's best online resource for busy parents looking for practical tips on healthy, active, sustainable living.
We know what it's like to be a parent run off your feet and trying to do the best for your family. We are there too! We have your back in the kitchen with easy family-friendly recipies that come together quickly. We'll let you know when we find a new hot-spot or a cool-find that will make your life a a parent so much easier. Sign up for our weekly newsletters and we will serve up a weekly meal plan every Sunday morning. (http://eepurl.com/3eRVn). Follow us on Instagram to get inspired (https://www.instagram.com/hflvancouver/)
When it come to keeping your family busy we've got you covered there too. We pull together the best businesses from the Sunshine Coast to the Fraser Valley and sort them so you can find what you are looking for. You'll find a unique birthday party location, a new local summer camp, easy hikes just around the corner and so much more. There is so much active family fun to be had in and around Vancouver and we are passionate about helping you find what's right for you!
HealthyFamilyLiving.com is published by Healthy Family Media, producer of the annual Healthy Family Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Healthy Family Expo is Canada's largest food & health event for busy families - the 7th annual event will be held on March 7, 2021.