Beautiful spot for a hike! Trail had nice inclines and beautiful scenery. Free parking.read more

Nice secluded park. It is close to SFU. Basically can park at SFU and there is a path that will…read morelead you to Burnaby Mountain. B and I came here to see the aurora lights and it was beautiful. If you come in the day time, you will be able to see a beautiful view of the the water (Burrard Inlet) from there. There are totem poles that can be seen here.

Over 100 years ago, Canada built a 72" telescope on a moutain overlooking Victoria, BC. Today,…read morethis historic device is still in use along with a spectrograph for spectroscopy. My visit on a fairly clear evening was rather insightful and re-wetted my old teenager appetite to be an astrophysicist. With today's computers vs. slide rules used in high school, I might have a chance now! The tour was conducted by multiple scientists and program managers. Although the group touring was just over 50 people, the guides kept us on track. The tour included an informational film, a tour of the museum, and lots of time up close to the main telescope and spectrograph. This was too technical for some, and small children may not find it engaging. The night view of Victoria was inspiring Getting to see and touch the original 2 ton main reflective lens was beyond cool! The museum is in English and French. Lots of old instruments. Refreshments/snacks are sold in the gift shop. I'll likely re-visit some day!

What a find! I stumbled upon this place just from looking at a map at a nearby beach. The map…read moreindicated "Observatory Hill", and of course I wondered what the heck that was. So I drove here, and I am glad I did. This is a Canada National Historic Site, and for good reason. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominion_Astrophysical_Observatory Tours are available for the telescope. There's an interprative centre for visitors and it' highly informative for you would be astronomers and enthusiasts. There's nothing of the sort in Vancouver. Strongly recommended,

I can't express enough how much my family and I enjoy our visits to the HR MacMillan Space Centre…read more While it isn't a large venue, it's packed with engaging activities, immersive experiences, and educational exhibits--making it perfect for both kids and adults. They also offer fun spring break programs and special after-hours events. The Planetarium is also next level! In fact The DOME Vancouver has its home here. Highly recommend visiting for a relaxed family outing.

Such a great way to engage with your inner child or lean into your curiosity of space. The building…read moreitself is a wonder and I love how it's surrounded by so much green and the entrance feels so grand. Adjacent to the Space Centre is the observatory which is free and accessible to the public on select nights. The Space Centre has an actual moon rock you touch, exhibitions and simulations, and on the third floor is the planetarium itself. Being under the dome for about 30-45 minutes was super cool and very relaxing. The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre was a great reminder how we are truly just a blip in the concept of space and galaxies.