June 11 – July 19, 2026 · Canada Host Cities
Family Things to Do in Toronto & Vancouver During the World Cup
You came for the football. But the match is 90 minutes, and the kids have a whole day of energy to burn. Between fixtures, after late kick-offs, and on rainy afternoons, every visiting family needs a backup plan. Here is a practical guide to keeping kids happy in both Canadian host cities — including Jolly Bubble, the indoor playground where ages 1–12 can run wild while you recover from last night’s game.
Toronto with Kids During the World Cup
Toronto hosts six World Cup matches at BMO Field on the downtown waterfront, including Canada’s opening game on June 12. The city fills up fast with families from across Canada, the U.S., and around the world. Here is how to fill the hours your kids aren’t watching football.
Match-Day & Off-Day Planning
Kick-offs cluster in the afternoon and evening, which leaves mornings wide open and the day after a late match begging for somewhere kids can move. The smart play: book an indoor activity for the morning before a match, or the morning after one, so the little ones are settled and you’re not improvising with tired children in an unfamiliar city.
Indoor Playground: Jolly Bubble
When the weather turns or the kids simply need to run, Jolly Bubble is a clean, supervised indoor playground built for ages 1–12 — multi-level slides, ball pits, climbing structures and toddler zones, with a café where parents can sit, recharge, and yes, catch the highlights. Three Greater Toronto locations make it easy no matter where you’re staying:
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Markham — east of the city, easy free parking, ideal if
you’re staying with family in Toronto’s largest Chinese community.
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North York — central and transit-friendly, the closest
option if you’re based around midtown or downtown.
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Vaughan — northwest, near Highway 400/407, a quick stop
if you’re driving in from outside the city or visiting Canada’s Wonderland.
Why visiting families pick Jolly Bubble: fully indoor (rain-proof), free parking, open seven days a week, and staff who speak both English and Mandarin — handy for international and Chinese-Canadian families alike.
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Other Family Attractions in Toronto
Round out your trip with the city’s headline family stops: the CN Tower and its glass-floor lookout, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada right next door, the hands-on Ontario Science Centre, and the Toronto Zoo for a full outdoor day. Most sit a short transit or rideshare hop from the downtown hotels, and pair naturally with a quieter indoor morning at Jolly Bubble.
Getting Around & Rainy-Day Backup
Toronto’s TTC subway and streetcars reach the waterfront and BMO Field directly, so many visiting families skip the rental car downtown. June weather swings between hot afternoons and sudden showers — keep one indoor option in your back pocket each day, and you’ll never be stuck with restless kids and nowhere to go.
Vancouver with Kids During the World Cup
Vancouver hosts seven matches at BC Place — more than any other Canadian city — including two of Canada’s group-stage games (June 18 vs. Qatar and June 24 vs. Switzerland). Expect the biggest family crowds of the Canadian tournament here, and plenty of downtime to fill between fixtures.
Match-Day & Off-Day Planning
With more matches packed into a short window, Vancouver families get more football but also more in-between hours to manage. Anchor each day with one kid-focused activity — a morning before kick-off, or a reset the day after — and the trip runs far smoother for everyone.
Indoor Playground: Jolly Bubble Richmond
Just south of the city in Richmond, Jolly Bubble is a clean, supervised indoor playground for ages 1–12 — slides, ball pits, climbing structures and a dedicated toddler area, with a café for parents. Its location is ideal for World Cup visitors:
- Address — 4935 No. 3 Rd, Richmond, BC, on Richmond’s main shopping corridor with easy parking.
- To BC Place — about 25 minutes by car, or a direct Canada Line SkyTrain ride (Richmond-Brighouse to Stadium-Chinatown) in roughly 25 minutes, no car needed.
- To YVR Airport — about 10 minutes away, perfect for a first stop straight off the plane or a last morning before you fly home.
Why visiting families pick Jolly Bubble Richmond: fully indoor (rain-proof — useful in coastal BC), SkyTrain-accessible, minutes from the airport, and staff who speak both English and Mandarin.
Other Family Attractions in Vancouver
Build out the trip with Vancouver’s best family stops: Science World at the foot of False Creek (a short walk from BC Place), Stanley Park with its seawall and miniature train, the Vancouver Aquarium, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge for older kids. An indoor morning in Richmond balances nicely against these bigger outdoor days.
Getting Around & Rainy-Day Backup
Vancouver’s Canada Line connects the airport, Richmond, and downtown on one train, so families can move between hotel, stadium, and Jolly Bubble without a car. Coastal BC weather is unpredictable even in June — always keep one indoor option ready, and a sudden downpour never derails the day.
Plan the Kids’ Day, Enjoy the Match
Whether you’re in Toronto or Vancouver for the World Cup, Jolly Bubble gives the little ones somewhere safe to play and gives you a break between games. Reserve your spot online before you arrive.