Where to Play Indoors in Victoria

Community Play & Rec Centres

• Check out a local playgroup or kindergym drop-in at your neighbourhood rec or community centre. We made a guide / timetable here!
• Head to your local pool for a family swim or warm up in the kiddie pools.

Library

• Visit your local branch for storytime, curl up with a book, play with the STEM toys, or try one of the GVPL’s new Yoto to Go Kits and Cards.

Indoor Play Spaces

• Momease Meet-Up (Hillside) – a cozy spot where parents can connect while little ones play. Best for kids 4 and under.
• Dreamland at Mayfair – a vibrant play area with lots of room to run, climb, and explore. If you need to run errands at Mayfair
• Flying Squirrel – a favourite among high-energy kids who love jumping, flipping, and bouncing.
• PlayZone (Langford) – a massive multi-level climbing structure with slides, tunnels, and plenty of space to roam.

Activities & Attractions

• Langford Lanes – Bowling is always a fun indoor win.
• The Royal BC Museum & IMAX (Downtown) – great for curious kids, with lots to see and do. We also love the IMAX!
• Maritime Museum of BC (Downtown) – hands-on exhibits and local history.
• BC Aviation Museum (North Saanich) – airplanes and interactive displays.
• Bug Zoo (Downtown) – for families who love creepy crawlies.
• Miniature World (Downtown) – intricate, detailed displays that kids (and adults) love.
• Butterfly Gardens (Brentwood Bay) – warm, tropical, and full of colour!
• Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (Sidney) – our local aquarium with touch pools, a resident octopus, and lots to explore.