COMMUNITY INFO
Emily Carr Elementary brings together children from the neighbourhoods of Fairview, Shaughnessy and Cambie. Many amenities can be found in this vibrant and walkable area. Below are a few community focused resources that our families enjoy:
Location: 801 W 22nd Ave (at Willow St)
Telephone: 604-257-8130 (ext 1)
Douglas Park Community Centre is the closest community centre to Emily Carr Elementary. It hosts a variety of activities, events and classes for all ages. Pick up their recreation guide or visit their website for more information.
Classes for Douglas Park and all other Vancouver Community Centres can also be viewed on the Vancouver Recreation website as well. Course offerings change every season.
Location: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Telephone: 604-257-8680 (ext 1)
Hillcrest Community Centre has many recreational facilities, such as an ice hockey and curling rink, aquatic centre, library, and fitness centre. With Nat Bailey Stadium, Riley Park, the Vancouver Farmers' Market (Winter), Queen Elizabeth Park, and the Bloedel Conservatory nearby, there's something for everyone.
Classes for Hillcrest Centre and all other Vancouver Community Centres can also be viewed on the Vancouver Recreation website as well. Course offerings change every season.
Location: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way
Telephone: 604-665-3964
Terry Salman library is a medium sized library located inside the Hillcrest Community Centre. There is a children's section of books, alongside storytime and reading programs for kids. A study room and computers are also available here.
Please see their website for hours and programs.
Location: 1455 West 10th Ave (at Granville St)
Telephone: 604-665-3970
Firehall library is a small library located on top of a fire station. Find a children's section as well as storytime programs for little ones. Computers are also available by reservation. Entrance to free parking is located behind the building. Coffee shops, Indigo Chapters and other shops are a stone's throw away on Granville St.
Please see their website for hours and programs. They are closed on Mondays.
Location: 5151 Oak Street (at W 37rd Ave)
Telephone: 604-257-8335
Van Dusen is home to a variety of plants and wildlife that bloom and change throughout the seasons. They host a variety of events like a plant sale, Sakura Festival, and the Festival of Lights. Children's nature camps and adult workshops explore this 55 acre garden to explain nature's wonders. The Bloedel Conservatory is also part of this organization and is located at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Memberships are also available if one plans to visit multiple times throughout the year.
Location: Below the Granville St bridge
Telephone: 604 666-6655
A family friendly destination with plenty to see and do. Enjoy the Kids Market, have a bite at the Public Market, explore the many shops and artist studios. Cruise along False Creek via Aquabus and come back for a show at one of the theatres. Just watch out for seagulls, they swipe your food if you give them a chance!
Location: 1455 Quebec St
Telephone: 604-443-7440
Learn a bunch of science through exploration and play! The Wonder Gallery is perfect for kids aged 0-5 yrs. Other permanent exhibits include the Eureka Gallery, BodyWorks, Search: Sara Stern Gallery and so much more. The Omimax is currently closed due to COVID.
Membership is great if visiting multiple times a year.
Website: https://www.vancouverplaygrounds.com/
Created by a local mom, Vancouver Playgrounds is a website that showcases playgrounds around the city. Multiple filter options lets users select desired amentities, such as washrooms, baby swings, and/or trampolines so that Vancouver families can choose the best place to play.