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North Vancouver With Kids: SeaBus Ride

On our recent trip to Vancouver, we stayed in North Vancouver instead of Downtown. That suited us well since we wanted to focus our sightseeing in the North. Still, I couldn't resist the opportunity to take the kids across Vancouver Harbour on the SeaBus. After all, when you're traveling with small kids, public transit is an attraction in it's own right.

The SeaBus terminal is at the Lonsdale Quay Market, about a two block walk from our hotel, The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. It docks just east of the Vancouver Convention Center. The kids were so excited about the idea of a SeaBus, that we had a hard time keeping up with them on the walk over!

Walking to the SeaBus terminal. Check out that excited body language!

Though we did need a quick stop to check out the tugboats.

Tugboats at the Lonsdale Quay Market

And also this fountain. Ok, maybe the walk over wasn't exactly speedy.

Fountain overlooking Vancouver Harbour at the Lonsdale Quay Market

Look at this big sign. If you're under 7, that's better than a movie premiere poster. And Everest was fascinated by the big timers that announced the wait time between SeaBus arrivals.

Entrance to North Vancouver SeaBus Terminal

There was a long walk down a ramp that Eilan thought was super fun. See this? What would be a slog for us adults is absolutely the best thing on this trip as far as the kids are concerned.

Ramp at the North Vancouver SeaBus terminal

And finally, the ride itself. 12 minutes is just the right amount of time to explore the boat, check out your ticket, and make friends with a few passengers before docking.

View from the front of the North Vancouver SeaBus (towards Vancouver)

And after all that, what did we do on the other side? Handmade gelato from the uber-delicious Bella Gelateria of course!

Cart outside Bella Gelateria in Vancouver, Canada

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