by Cory
(Houston Texas)
Rain or shine, take the kids to Kids Market on Granville Island. It's rated the best toy store in Vancouver.
On hot days, bring a swimsuit and a towel and frolic for free in BC's biggest water park, check out the pond and feed the ducks or spot the turtles basking on the rocks.
The Kids Market is a 100 year old building with everything from costumes to candy, they also supply free crafts frequently throughout the year, and there's a colouring station upstairs most days.
If you're hungry there's good food and lots of chairs to relax. They are so welcoming and understanding if the kids get noisy. It's really a kid friendly 'must see' destination for families visiting Vancouver.
If you want to take a gift home for your children you will find it there for sure.