Comments on: olympic family fun http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/ keeping mums on-the-go in the know Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: 20 Tips for Vancouver 2010 http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-26605 20 Tips for Vancouver 2010 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:27:38 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-26605 [...] sites: The City Caucus 2010 Map and the Vancouver 2010 map. Find cool family-friendly events at Yoyomama or KidsVancouver and a list of top family-friendly attractions and activities at [...] [...] sites: The City Caucus 2010 Map and the Vancouver 2010 map. Find cool family-friendly events at Yoyomama or KidsVancouver and a list of top family-friendly attractions and activities at [...]

]]> By: Sheeba http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-25020 Sheeba Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:23 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-25020 We happened to be by the Edgewater Casino today and discovered a really interesting crafty-type market set up right in front of the Casino (large white tent, next to the outdoor stage). It's a covered market and warm inside (great to get in from out of the pouring rain!). There is a collection of small local businesses promoting their wares, many of them carrying hand-crafted items like jewellry, soap and food. My favourites were the Rim Rasta African creations (bought 2 pairs of earrings for $5 each, made out of rosewood and hand crafted by the owner herself) and the Golden West Farms organic apple chips - no preservatives and super sweet and crunchy! Check out the market if you are in the area this weekend! We happened to be by the Edgewater Casino today and discovered a really interesting crafty-type market set up right in front of the Casino (large white tent, next to the outdoor stage). It’s a covered market and warm inside (great to get in from out of the pouring rain!). There is a collection of small local businesses promoting their wares, many of them carrying hand-crafted items like jewellry, soap and food. My favourites were the Rim Rasta African creations (bought 2 pairs of earrings for $5 each, made out of rosewood and hand crafted by the owner herself) and the Golden West Farms organic apple chips – no preservatives and super sweet and crunchy! Check out the market if you are in the area this weekend!

]]> By: Sheeba http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24992 Sheeba Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:18:33 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24992 Thanks so much for the wonderful resource! I have definitely been referring to it throughout our Olympic adventures! I would definitely recommend visting Robson square, especially the Mascots on ice (2 or 3 shows daily). I think that was definitely one of Jakey's highlights! I think he enjoyed the Coca Cola pavilion as well (taking pics with the Olympic torch and the Coca Cola polar bear) but I found the atmosphere to be a bit...loud and hectic. Still worth visiting if the line-up moves quickly. Looking forward to visiting the O-zone sometime this weekend! Thanks so much for the wonderful resource! I have definitely been referring to it throughout our Olympic adventures! I would definitely recommend visting Robson square, especially the Mascots on ice (2 or 3 shows daily). I think that was definitely one of Jakey’s highlights! I think he enjoyed the Coca Cola pavilion as well (taking pics with the Olympic torch and the Coca Cola polar bear) but I found the atmosphere to be a bit…loud and hectic. Still worth visiting if the line-up moves quickly. Looking forward to visiting the O-zone sometime this weekend!

]]> By: what to do, what to do? | yoyomama http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24965 what to do, what to do? | yoyomama Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:16:36 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24965 [...] all the Olympic festivities wrap up “regular” events are still a little sparse so do check our family-friendly fun Olympic guide for ideas and we’ve also updated it with a list of venues that will remain open after the 28th [...] [...] all the Olympic festivities wrap up “regular” events are still a little sparse so do check our family-friendly fun Olympic guide for ideas and we’ve also updated it with a list of venues that will remain open after the 28th [...]

]]> By: Tracy http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24959 Tracy Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:23:38 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24959 I have to disagree with e. craig about the Surrey site, (although I can understand some of her complaints). We went to the Surrey site today, and it was the most fun that my 2 year old has had at an Olympic site so far. Because it isn't that busy, he could run around freely, exploring the displays and trying out the games. Right to Play has some simple but fun activities in which he could participate, including sledge hockey, a ball toss, and curling. The skating rink, I agree, is pointless, but the slide was a hit for us. (I rode on it with him, of course). They seem to have high school students running a lot of these activities, so I had to stay alert for the safety of my little guy. (They let another sled go down the track before we had cleared it.) There were lots of places to sit, and lots of prizes (pins, bouncy balls, Canada flag pencils, balloons) to collect. Overall, people were friendly and there was lots to keep us amused. All this being said, I'm sure older kids would find the activities provided too simple to hold their interest. For us, it was nice, after going through the crazy crowd at Robson square (We wouldn't have dared let him out of his stroller) and the seatless, Livecity Yaletown (There was not enough to keep him, or even us amused.) To be able to let our toddler run around and enjoy himself with activities that were suitable for his age made the trip to Surrey worthwhile. I have to disagree with e. craig about the Surrey site, (although I can understand some of her complaints). We went to the Surrey site today, and it was the most fun that my 2 year old has had at an Olympic site so far. Because it isn’t that busy, he could run around freely, exploring the displays and trying out the games. Right to Play has some simple but fun activities in which he could participate, including sledge hockey, a ball toss, and curling. The skating rink, I agree, is pointless, but the slide was a hit for us. (I rode on it with him, of course). They seem to have high school students running a lot of these activities, so I had to stay alert for the safety of my little guy. (They let another sled go down the track before we had cleared it.) There were lots of places to sit, and lots of prizes (pins, bouncy balls, Canada flag pencils, balloons) to collect. Overall, people were friendly and there was lots to keep us amused. All this being said, I’m sure older kids would find the activities provided too simple to hold their interest.
For us, it was nice, after going through the crazy crowd at Robson square (We wouldn’t have dared let him out of his stroller) and the seatless, Livecity Yaletown (There was not enough to keep him, or even us amused.) To be able to let our toddler run around and enjoy himself with activities that were suitable for his age made the trip to Surrey worthwhile.

]]> By: Heather Mellenger http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24957 Heather Mellenger Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:18:11 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24957 The RCMP musical ride at Holland park is great! You have to get there when it opens to pick up tickets though. The rest of the venue was so so, however students from my class really seemed to like it. The RCMP musical ride at Holland park is great! You have to get there when it opens to pick up tickets though. The rest of the venue was so so, however students from my class really seemed to like it.

]]> By: Joanna http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24878 Joanna Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:20:27 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24878 Granville Island has been a great place to go in the evenings during the Olympics. There's lots of entertainment and activity without the Olympic sized crowds :) And if you go after 7pm, the parking is now free and Kids Market is open until 9pm! Granville Island has been a great place to go in the evenings during the Olympics. There’s lots of entertainment and activity without the Olympic sized crowds :) And if you go after 7pm, the parking is now free and Kids Market is open until 9pm!

]]> By: Annemarie Tempelman-Kluit http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24770 Annemarie Tempelman-Kluit Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:23:51 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24770 Thanks e.craig. Good to know re: Surrey especially. I'll update that info right away. And thank you! Thanks e.craig. Good to know re: Surrey especially. I’ll update that info right away. And thank you!

]]> By: e. craig http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24769 e. craig Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:07:28 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24769 The free skating at GE Plaza runs 10am - midnight daily. As of March 1st, it resumes back to noon to 9pm. http://yougottabehere.ca/new_events_centre/free_ice_skating The free skating at GE Plaza runs 10am – midnight daily. As of March 1st, it resumes back to noon to 9pm.

http://yougottabehere.ca/new_events_centre/free_ice_skating

]]> By: e. craig http://www.yoyomama.ca/2010/02/olympic-family-fun/comment-page-1/#comment-24766 e. craig Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:55:37 +0000 http://www.yoyomama.ca/?p=5318#comment-24766 My husband and I brought our two daughters (18 mos and 3.5 yrs.) to the Surrey 2010 Celebration site last weekend and were sadly disappointed. The sledding was basically a wet carpet covered in dish soap. It was very slippery and a bit dangerous with scratchy hay bales along the edges. (My 3 yr old poked/scratched all her fingers on the hay one hand trying to stop.) The skating "rink" is plastic, it is impossible to skate on. There was a 3 time gold medallist there, she was struggling as well. It was a complete joke and the smallest pair of skates was a twelve. (This should have been mentioned on their website to avoid letting your kids down). I would not recommend this venue at all. My husband and I brought our two daughters (18 mos and 3.5 yrs.) to the Surrey 2010 Celebration site last weekend and were sadly disappointed. The sledding was basically a wet carpet covered in dish soap. It was very slippery and a bit dangerous with scratchy hay bales along the edges. (My 3 yr old poked/scratched all her fingers on the hay one hand trying to stop.)

The skating “rink” is plastic, it is impossible to skate on. There was a 3 time gold medallist there, she was struggling as well. It was a complete joke and the smallest pair of skates was a twelve. (This should have been mentioned on their website to avoid letting your kids down).

I would not recommend this venue at all.

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