Clip n Climb Vancouver

Kids always seem to have a lot of energy and Clip n' Climb indoor climbing is a great activity for them!

Located in Richmond, you can book your 1 hour climbing session online or call in. Don't forget to sign the waiver for kids. 

Whether asking beginner or have climbed before, there are different areas for all levels. 

Clip n' Climb staff will help with the harness and do a short tutorial with the group before the session gets started.

There are different climbing walls and some unique climbs like the Climb on the Mario "pipes" and one climb in the dark.

We enjoyed trying the different wall climbs! There are a few different staff members on the floor, always on the lookout checking if you need any help. 

For snacks, there were a few snacks for sale but bringing your own is easiest.

Kid-approved and recommended for those energetic kiddos interested in rock climbing. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Clip 'n Climb Vancouver

1751 Savage Rd Suite 120

Richmond, BC V6V 3A9

Check out their website for more info

Grounds for Coffee YVR

If you're looking for a delicious cinnamon bun in Vancouver, definitely check out Grounds for Coffee.

With several locations around the city, Grounds for Coffee offers home-baked buns made from locally-sourced ingredients. You can choose whether it's topped with icing or without. They also have monthly specials like their Wild berry buns.

Their kid-approved, nut-free buns are pretty popular and big enough to share.

Stop by a Grounds for Coffee location for a scrumptious cinnamon bun and a coffee!

Don't forget your snacks!

Grounds for Coffee

2088 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2

Check out their website for more info.

A Visit to the Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium's Holiday Splash is a great Family activity especially on a rainy day. 

A favorite for the kids was the 4D film that is included with your ticket. They loved seeing the penguins and experiencing the special effects - like the bubbles and "snow"!

Sea lion feeding and session is also always a favorite too.

There are different places with a winter backdrop to take photos, a place to write to Scuba Santa and also several times in the day where Scuba Santa will dive down and appear in the fish tank!

The cafe and restaurant were also offering some holiday themed snacks like cute animal cookies and an All-you-can drink hot cocoa! 

*Bailey's add-on was available for the grown-ups drink order. 

It's a lovely afternoon activity but can get crowded in the indoor area. It's nice to check out the outdoor areas during your visit too. There's something for everyone to enjoy. Holiday Splash goes until Jan 4th.

Don't forget your snacks!

Vancouver Aquarium 

845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2

Check out the website for opening hours

Oishinoya Broadway Beef Rice

You're on your own for lunch but don't want to takeout and prefer not to sit at a table alone... Japanese Solo restaurant, Oishinoya is a great option.

Order on the kiosks then grab tea and sit at one of the solo spots. The menu is small and the main dish is the Beef and Rice or Gyudon.

Place your ticket (receipt) and ring the bell to get your food! Staff will grab your ticket and hand you your order under the curtain. 

Each solo spot comes with different toppings, water, utensils. Tea is located near the Takeout area. 

The food was delicious and you can add side soup or Karaage for a few extra dollars.

If you're looking to grab a quick lunch on your own but still want something tasty, check out Oishinoya Broadway. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Oishinoya Broadway 

433 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1R4

Check out their website for more info.

Krispy Kreme Vancouver Now Open

The new Krispy Kreme location in Vancouver opened this week! You can buy boxes of donuts or even a single. Glazed donuts go for $2 and the other flavors are a bit more.

It's a small Doughnut Cafe with no indoor seating. Just take your donuts with you. They also offer hot and cold beverages ☕️  

Don't worry if there's a lineup, with their efficient staff, it moves pretty fast.

Pickup a free Krispy Kreme hat as a souvenir.

They'll have Holiday themed donuts  available each holiday, like the current Charlie Brown Donuts!

Don't forget your snacks!

Krispy Kreme

519 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0A9

Check out their website for more info

Bacchus Restaurant Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea is a British tradition that involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches and scones and takes place in the afternoon between 3:30-5pm.

At Wedgewood Hotel's Bacchus Restaurant, you can experience a lovely Afternoon Tea where you dine on dainty, crustless sandwiches, sweet treats, and scones.

Top the scones and crumpets with marmalade, butter, clotted cream or jam. We weren't fans of marmalade but the marmalade served was surprisingly delicious. 

The sweet and savory food items are beautifully presented on a 3 tier tower and brought to your table after ordering the tea.

You can choose from a selection of black or green tea, some stronger than others. Just ask if you need more hot water. They had some seasonal teas like Nutcracker, Chai and Apple pie.

We enjoyed the savories - the quiche and lobster tart were delicious.

We had an enjoyable experience and we didn't get rushed out. You could pack up the last treats to take with you, finish your tea and enjoy the piano music.

The cozy dining setting and comfy seats made it hard to get up after our Afternoon Tea. For families, we did see one table with kids during our seating, but it may be a better activity to do when kid-free. 

Holiday themed Afternoon Tea at Bacchus Restaurant is on until Mid January. 

Dont forget your snacks!

Bacchus Restaurant and Lounge at The Wedgewood Hotel

845 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1

Check out their website for more info

Japan Market Mini Pop-Up

Taking place this weekend Dec 12-14th at City Square Mall in Vancouver, Japan Market's Mini Pop-up Winter Fair was busy! 🎄 

This mini market is Free admission which means more money to spend on gifts for you or anyone on your list. You'll find creative artists with handmade crafts, stickers, cards and keychains like Rabbits and Hurricane.

and Japanese food vendors like Wa-Bagel selling stuffed bagels, at the mini market.

It's a great place to do some holiday shopping and take a break to sample some Japanese snacks too. Visit the Japan Market pop-up mini market this weekend!

Don't forget your snacks!

Check out their website for more info