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Breakfast dates and beach days

Ah, school's out, and it's summer time.

We've made a list of some favourite spots for family-friendly breakfasts

- because summer should be a holiday for you too. At least for some of the time!

Looking to take your baby to the beach?

Sunshades, toys, sunglasses, and more - get geared up at these local shops

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Coquitlam has a lovely arts quarter, anchored by VM favourite Place des Arts.

Check out these local museums and performance spaces too

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PS -

Did you know the River Market hosts monthly Maker Workshops

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Summer calls for some lazy mornings, where you're not making the pancakes. 

Beach baby gear

Time to refresh the plastic bucket supply. We have some great local shops that stock fun suns shades, sunglasses, toys and more. 

Coquitlam Arts

We love Place des Arts here at VM, but there's lots to discover right around there including galleries, performances spaces, and more.

River Market Young Makers

Get your kids working with local artists, performers and musicians at this monthly program at the River Market.