It is hot out there, and if we’re lucky the summer weather is finally here to stay! But, when you’ve just had enough of the heat and the kids, and it’s time to cool off, try one of these 10 activities in Surrey that are guaranteed to help beat the heat!
Go the Beach
Crescent Beach is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The beach stretches for kilometres and you can always find a spot to set up camp for the day. Paddle in the warm tidepools, or check out the roped-off swimming areas at Sullivan Point. And ice cream is just a short walk away!
Visit the Museum of Surrey
Check out the current exhibition at the Museum of Surrey, Teens: Creative Minds, which features young innovators and inventors in an interactive exhibit. Check out the Surrey Stories Gallery and explore the permanent displays depicting Surrey’s history. The kids will love playing, and learning, in the TD Explorer Zone. And, as a bonus, they have a state-of-the-art air conditioning system to care for the artifacts and keep you cool when you visit.
Check out the Art Gallery
The renowned Surrey Art Gallery is the second largest public art gallery in Metro Vancouver, playing host to local artists and international travelling exhibitions. Currently on exhibit is Arts 2024, a juried art show featuring local artists organized by the Arts Council of Surrey, and Future Memoria, which highlights selections from the Gallery’s permanent collection, along with loaned artworks from artists addressing the future in their own practice,
Visit a whole other world at the library
Surrey’s public libraries are filled with adventure and wonder for kids and adults, and they are the perfect spot to get a quiet reprieve from the heat of the summer. Settle into a quiet corner and let your mind be transported to a land cooler than ours!
Go For A Swim
With the weather getting hotter and summer break quickly approaching, there’s no better way to spend a sweltering afternoon than enjoying a dip in one of Surrey’s many outdoor pools. Whether you bring the whole family, enrol the kids in lessons, or decide to go for a solo swim, there are plenty of easily accessible pools dispersed all across Surrey. An added bonus: admission is free at all eight pools!
Go to a Splash Park
What better way to spend the summer with the kids than to have a splashing good time at one of Surrey’s many water parks! The refreshing scenery at Fleetwood Water Park is a great place for the family to get together and have a picnic while the kids play a game of sprinkler tag with the spray park’s fire hoses. It’s also loads of fun for the kiddos to cool off during hot summer days at Hawthorne Water Park while passing under cascades of water from giant colourful umbrellas! And Unwin Water Park, with its water tower, giant flowers, picnic tables, and a playground, is a sure winner. It’ll also be a blast to play at Hazelgrove Park where kids can run through water tunnels and swing around the playground!
Get ice cream
More sunshine means more ice cream! And, while we love classic vanilla or cookie dough scoops as much as the next guy, there are lots of amazing variations of this favourite summer treat on offer at parlours, cafes and shops across Surrey. Stop for a scoop and then seek out some shade!
Hit the Mall
There’s something magical about mall shopping, and on a sweaty summer day, it’s a cool air-conditioned oasis. Surrey’s shopping centres are destination shopping at its best, with a wide variety of big-name shops and local brands.
Go play indoors at Central City Fun Park
For a good old-fashioned arcade experience, head to Central City Fun Park, Metro Vancouver’s largest indoor amusement park! Dust off your roller skates and take a turn on the indoor rink or channel your inner Tiger Woods on the nine-hole miniature golf course. And be sure to check out the bowling lanes, arcade games and Hologate virtual-reality game.
Do some forest-bathing
The temperature in the forest is noticeably cooler and it’s a known fact that spending a little time surrounded by trees is proven to help lower blood pressure and heart rates. The phenomenon is called forest bathing, and it’s a Japanese practice of simply being among trees. So, head to one of Surrey’s urban forests and allow yourself to be soothed by the cooling effect of the tree canopy.
Bonus:
Cold Plunge at the Salt Chuck Sauna & Spa
Experience the ultimate cooling-off ritual with Salt Chuck Sauna & Spa’s invigorating cold plunge experience. Besides reaping the numerous health benefits, you’ll find unparalleled refreshment as you transition from a soothing sauna to an ice-cold bath. Book your time and indulge in this revitalizing summer treat!