13 Cheap Family Vacations to Take This Winter
Not every trip has to be expensive! You can book cheap family vacations this winter, by thinking outside the box and choosing one of these options.
We have a new recommendation for a fun indoor activity in British Columbia! Check out the Victoria Bug Zoo. It is located in downtown Victoria, just steps away from the city’s main streets and attractions. This cool spot is a mini zoo allowing kids to familiarize themselves with all kinds of species of insects, including tropical bugs, dark scorpions, arachnids, and an ant colony.
This isn’t your average museum. The Victoria Bug Zoo specializes in offering up-close interactions with live insects, their staff are dedicated to making that experience unique for all ages. giving both kids and adults the chance to discover the important work these small animals do in ecosystems across the globe.
An amazing world of live insects where you can see, hold, or gently touch the bugs. Yes! even a giant walking stick or mantis!
You can take a look at a massive leaf-cutter ant colony that’s always bustling with activity.
Check out dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas, and colorful beetles, all thrill without the fear factor.
Meet venomous spiders that knowledgeable tour guides interact with and show off.
Parents love that you get an educational experience with a strong focus on insect conservation and helping people rethink their “icky” opinions of our legged relatives.
GoWhee families also recommend to bring a notepad for the kids so they can sketch their favorite bug!
The entire experience takes about 30–60 minutes, and the bug zoo is open year-round.
The Indoor, climate-controlled, and stroller-friendly. This is the ideal place to come to if you encounter a rainy day or a hot one, too. Be aware that there is no food onsite, but there are tons of dining options within walking distance.
Wheelchair users will be all set since the place is truly ADA. They also offer special hours each day (the first hour in the morning) where everyone has to wear masks to protect immunocompromised visitors.
Tickets start at $CA18 for adults, and kids under 4 are free.
Make it a day-long visit and enjoy other recommendations of kid-friendly activities shared by GoWhee members.
Morning: Enjoy the bug zoo in the morning for fewer crowds
Lunch: Get a poutine at Beaver Trail
Afternoon: Spend a few hours strolling in the Beacon Hill park. In the summer, they often have live music, and you can look for the many art sculptures and other displays throughout the park.
Snack: Enjoy a kid-friendly high-tea experience at the Pendray Inn tea house.
Evening/Night: Enjoy the bustling Fisherman’s Wharf neighborhood, with the street food-like atmosphere, houses on tilt, and a cute playground.
Yes, visitors have the opportunity to hold certain insects under the supervision of the staff.
No, the bug zoo doesn’t allow private events, but you can schedule group sessions of 10+ people, with a discount, ahead of time.
Not at all. The experience is designed to be gentle and educational. Kids can choose their level of interaction, and the guides are great at helping little ones feel safe and curious.
Yes, photography is allowed and encouraged! Just be respectful of the insects and avoid using flash near sensitive species.
There is public paid parking a few blocks away, but no parking in front of the bug zoo.
Not every trip has to be expensive! You can book cheap family vacations this winter, by thinking outside the box and choosing one of these options.
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