Just for kids in Vancouver

Britons looking for the ultimate family holiday destination might want to check out Vancouver.

The Canadian city plays host to the popular Vancouver International Children's Festival every year, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment specifically aimed at kids.

This year, the festival will take place between May 12th and 19th at Vanier Park and the main stage will see performances as diverse as the Big Nazo Intergalactic Creature Show, a puppet version of Hansel and Gretel and a Korean dance extravaganza that is likely to thrill both adults and children.

A host of activities for children will also be available around the festival site, including clay sculpting, juggling lessons, face painting and kite flying.

Other family-friendly attractions in Vancouver include the interactive Science World exhibition, Richmond Nature Park, the HR Macmillan Space Centre and Vancouver Aquarium.

For more information, take a look at the Vancouver International Children's Festival website.

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