This is a sweet farm. The animals are tame and will eat from your hands. We got to hold a baby…read morebunny. The mama bunny was born here and the grandma bunny also lives here. The goats are so silly and fun to watch and feed. The ducks, turkeys, chickens walk around freely and there are two nice dogs. The sheep were resting in the pasture and the cow was hiding out today. There are lots of places where you can interact with the animals or just sit under an umbrella and be entertained by them. It was easy to make a reservation on line, find the farm, parking and the family was welcoming. We will return.

i highly recommend visiting Bode Farm, rescue and sanctuary. it is a great place to bring your…read morefamily or even go alone just to have time with the animal is so healing and peaceful. I'm so grateful for the kindness of the Bose family and how they show up for animals in need by giving them a safe and living place to live out their lives without fear or harm. it is easy to see that each animals is loved and cared for, they are so friendly and fun to interact with. We will definitely be going back as soon as possible! it truly feels like a little spot of heaven on earth here.

Beacon Hill Park is a great park and the fondness level simply increases by going to the Beacon…read moreHill Children's Farm. There you will find a lot of barnyard type animals, Guinea Pigs, Peacocks, Alpacas and more! The only part where it really takes on a petting zoo aspect is the area where the goats are. There you can pet virtually all of them that are there except for maybe ones in the little corrals as they are mothers tending to very young babies so a volunteer member would have to assist you there. Other than that there are younger ones to pet in addition to the adults they are mixed with in the general area. They are all so cute to pet and they are very, very gentle and well mannered. Some of them show off their personalities which makes it amusing. The goat petting area was definitely the highlight coming here. There is a suggested donation to enter but it's an entry fee that isn't too steep.

This place was great! Runs on donations, but we did $20 per person. While small, a nice and private…read moresetting for kids. A great opportunity to see a good variety of farm animals up close without crowds. We probably spend about an hour there and enjoyed our time!

My friend had her son's first year birthday party here. It was definitely a nice place to hold a…read morebirthday party. We were not the only party that happened on the day. There are lots of baby animals to pet and feed at the farm. It was quite interesting how every animal seems to be very hungry or know what to do when they see human. Also there are no adult animals here. Guess they must have moved them elsewhere after they have grown up. The place is definitely made for kids. There is a bouncy castle setup on site. You can bring your own catered food to the party. At the party, we occupied one of the three tents that were setup. The tent was quite small and can't really hold everyone inside. We definitely had a great time. The kids at the party had a wonderful time. Free parking is available on site. If you want to have decoration at your own party, this is on your own.

My favourite farm in the world is Maplewood Farm as it is truly such a North Shore gem. it's…read morewholesome, and family friendly for a fun day surrounded by animals. You can feed the ducks at the pond (most of the time), watch and pet the goats climbing around, and see horses, cows, bunnies, sheep and more. It fills me up with joy being around nature and animals in such close proximity to a very crowded area. The staff are kind and care for the animals impeccably, which makes this special farm feel community-focused. It's one of the local go-to spots that kids and adults equally love and enjoy.

A fantastic place to bring the kiddos…read more Five acres of family fun await those who stop by this farm. Reservations are mentioned on their website, but our recent visit did not require one. There's paths to walk, shaded picnic areas to hide under on hotter days, and over 200 animals and birds to view. Horses, cows, chickens, peacocks, potbelly bigs, rabbits, oh and... a ton of goats. One of our favourite parts is the "petting zoo" area where you can get up close and personal with goats who love scritches. The farm hands are friendly, handwash stations are available, and parking is free. What's not to like about this place? I find it very relaxing to be amongst the animals and on a farm when most of my time is spent in the city or glued to a monitor. It really puts things in perspective. In any case, I think it's worth a couple hours of your day to stop by and say hello to some majestic animals.

In the mood for strawberries? This is the place!!! We had…read morethem elsewhere-there are many many markets that sell fresh fruit BUT.... None like Galey. So sweet, we keep thinking they must be artificial. They carry other produce and have a large kombucha bar if that I something that intrigues you but it's the strawberries that must be tasted to be believed. The best!!!!!!

OK, we've had very, very delicious strawberries right from the farm stands throughout Saanich…read more However, Galey Farm's strawberries are in a class of their own. Each delectable morsel feels more like eating a piece of candy than anything you could imagine. Without a doubt, we agreed that they have the best strawberries that any of the 4 of us have ever eaten!

Beautiful equestrian neighbourhood, great for families with young kids. There's lots of space to…read morewalk around and enjoy the fresh air and see horses. That said, if you're coming here expecting a true pumpkin patch experience, you might be a little disappointed. The admission fee is $12-13 per person, which basically gets you access to walk around pet the farm animals, walk on some veggie gardens. There isn't an actual pumpkin patch where you can wander through the field to pick your pumpkin, it became a construction zone. Instead, it looks like someone just scattered small pumpkins around the grounds, and you "pick" one on your way out. The big pumpkins are expensive. WOW. Truly, it's fine for little ones who just want to see animals and get outside, but not worth it if you're looking for that classic fall pumpkin-patch feel. We wandered for 10 to 15 mins. Picked our 'free' pumpkins. In short, great for families and kids, but not for anyone chasing a full pumpkin-patch experience.

Fantastic beginner Stable Management & 30 min introductory lesson with Taha. Very calm & patient…read moreinstruction with a very gentle horse named Amadeus

I've been going her since before I can remember. I first leant about the place through my Mother's…read moreexperiences at Webbs, as a child as well. I am 17 now, volunteering my spring and summer breaks to work at the camp I feel changed me the most! As a kid I loved tons of activities like all the games, swimming, sports day and of course all the crafty things I got to take home with me. Reaching my adult years and I still love the sport of Riding and the experience of being around horses. Working at Webbs gives me a chance to help and give back to other children. My family at Webbs is forever expanding, and if you're thinking of sending your child here, I can only give you support! working at Webbs gives you a whole different perspective on how things are run, compared to as when your a child actually staying at the camp. a basic broken down list of the week for you (long weeks) Sunday-Saturday (short weeks) Monday-Friday FIRST DAY: its basically all the rules, guide lines and all the "what you need to know" things. You walk up to the fields with the consolers to visit all of the horses, and when you return you go to your dorm to get beds and dorm rules sorted out. Snack is served and a camp fire is put on just before bed. EARLY IN THE WEEK: BELL RINGS!! TIME FOR BREAKFAST! After breakfast is the first dorm inspection, this is where the messiest dorm, after provided cleaning time, is choosing to clean the tables at lunch, dinner (that day) and breakfast tomorrow! (don't worry its fun!) Children get divided into mixed groups so there are enough horses for each child in a group. Groups ride at different times of the day and rotate order on the following days. In the morning groups who are not riding do activities and games with their group leaders like; Manhunt, Kick The Can, Octopus ect. There is a playground, volley ball court, basket ball court, gym, arts and crafts room and of course the pool! After lunch the remaining group(s) go riding and other groups get into the groove of games :) MIDDLE OF THE WEEK: Because they're so many options of things to do, it keeps everyone busy throughout the week. Another activity that is from Webbs Holiday Acres traditions is sports day, where pool and field events are held and groups compete friendly against each other, and cheer on friends during events. END OF THE WEEK: The first half of the week goes the slowest with everyone still getting to know everyone and their surroundings, but by the middle and the end of the week, you can hear everyone complaining how the week is coming to an end. A very cool and fun way to bring the week to an end, is how Webbs does the last full day at camp!! after riding, activities and dinner Kangaroo Court is held where any child with any kind of crime that week has to face the wrath of one of Webbs judges. crimes range anything from falling off of your horse (punishment might be: hug/kiss the ground and thank it for catching you) or Julie for always wearing dresses, (punishment might be: must wear pants for the rest of Kangaroo court) We always encourage good things and lots of children get to go home with a horseshoe for being a good friend, good rider, or helper at the barn. After this entertaining trial everyone runs for their dorms to get ready for the DANCE!!! The dance was always my favourite part of the week, because you had your friends established, and that night you just let loose, have a little bit to much candy and sing and dance the night away with your friends. Thats my little summary of Webbs Holiday Acres, I hope you give it a try! I'll see you there!! ;) Danielle (probably 10+ years of Webbs Summers)

Webb's Holiday Acres is a family-run operation that has been headed up by the same people for over…read more35 years. More importantly, it's an outstanding summer experience for kids who love (and want to ride) horses and want to make new friends. I know this firsthand, having spent many summers as a child at Webb's in the past. Looking back, spending an entire week (6 nights, 7 days) away from your parents, in a different setting, with all sorts of new people and daily activities, is a really great way to grow as a kid. FYI: Some of these activities included: campfire songs and storytelling, trail riding horses, going to a non-school dance, participating in skits, playing capture the flag, etc, etc. I recommend this place to my friends who are parents now, and still sometimes go and visit. Since it's only 50-minute drive from central Vancouver, it still feels like a convenient country escape. Some of the friendships I made during my summers here have lasted a lifetime.

This place is amazing and a must stop. I never seen owners care so much about their animals. We…read morestarted the tour by petting and scratching Hogwarts belly (mini pig). We fed turkeys, small pig, donkeys, llamas, peacocks, bunnies, and guinepeags. I got hugs from the goose and kisses from snow (horse) as well as back tickles from the other horse. This was an experience like no other. I will be back here if I am ever in the Sunshine Coast. The tour guide was incredible and kind as well as knowledgeable on everything.

We did their Farm adventure package with an added horse ride at the end and our kids loved it. The…read moreowner Bette Lyn treats her animals like family and knows every single one by name so you don't feel like you are going to a shady zoo at all. First off each of us got a container of feed so we could feed all the animals we met along the tour. There were pigs, peacocks, horses, donkeys, chickens, bunnies and much more. The highlight for the kids is when you get to sit down in the bunny room with carrots and have the cutest bunnies jump all over you. Even had a baby piglet and baby turkey fall asleep in my lap. Highly recommend a visit, it's a great deal and experience.

Came here on our way to the nearby tulip fields. Cute little spot to stop. They have a coffee…read morebuilding with other drinks - i got a teaberry shake (I had never even heard of a teaberry before) and inside the main building, thye have jams and pies and other gifts. Also outside there are goats and chickens.

My family was on a RV road trip from California to Oregon and Washington state. We passed by this…read morefarm to get produce and we ended up getting this tayberry jam and apple cider as well. So yum!

Are you visiting British Columbia and looking for a little different adventure for you and the…read morekids? If so, I'd recommend a visit to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Located less than an hour outside of downtown, it is home to 140 different animal species featured throughout its meandering 120 acres. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free of charge and a visit typically takes 2-3 hours. While your little ones will probably enjoy roaming the grounds on foot, you can also rent a Safari Cycle or Critter Cruiser and unlike every zoo that I've ever visited, you are also welcome to use your bicycle, scooter, rollerblades, skateboard, or wagon while exploring their nearly 2 miles of paved walkways. These are some of the largest animal enclosures that I've ever seen at a zoo and they provide you closer access to the animals than you might expect. If you anticipate that your little ones will be WAY into this adventure, and ask you animal related questions above the standard parental pay grade, well then you're in luck because guided walking and mini-bus tours are available. In addition, if the herd you are traveling with is in need of a short break from all of these animal encounters you can enjoy the picnic area, playground, and restaurant. Expect that by the time you make your way to the exit you'll likely see smiling faces asking how long until you can return. And that's...Henry's Take. #greatervancouverzoo

Visited the Vancouver Zoo in Abbotsford during the summer, it was super fun! The zoo has so many…read morecool animals - hippos, red pandas, wolfs, lemur, and many more!! It is also pretty big! The zoo also has a train that takes you around the entire zoo, however, it is very hard to spot animals while in the train. We paid $8/pp for the train. I would saying best way to spot the animals is walking. Since we went on a hot day, it got very tiring to walk the entire zoo and gave us half way. I wish they had water fountains in the zoo because it is so big and there is only one water fountain by the entrance which makes it hard to come back all the time to fill it up. They did have porta potties around the zoo though. They also had a light bites and souvenirs at the entrance. Would probably visit again during a colder day so that I'm able to go around better. :)