Granville Island Water Park, Vancouver

The Granville Island Water Park is the biggest free water park in North America, and, just as its name suggests, is located on Granville Island, next to the False Creek Community Centre. With a large fun water slide, plus the multitude of water pipes, fire hydrants, sprays and fountains, this is one of the most popular Vancouver water parks. Created specifically for the young kids (note: this isn't an attraction for adults or even teens), the park has a special grass area for toddlers, making it an ideal choice for families with very small children.

The ground is pavement, so make sure your kids have water-proof shoes they can use while there. Kids can also go barefoot, but water-proof shoes will make it easier to run and play. The Granville Island Water Park can be enjoyed for free during the summer month weekends from the Victoria Day long weekend in May until the end of June, and then seven days a week from July until Labour Day in September.