- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Banff, Alberta, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canmore, Banff National Park and Cochrane.
- From Hydra River Guides to Chinook Rafting, the Banff area offers 23 different types of family activities, including: Other Tours, Rafting, Off Road & ATV and Hot Springs & Geysers.
- A resort town and tourist destination, Banff was founded in 1855. The town is located around the Tunnel Mountain and has a population of over 7,500. The Northern Lights can sometimes be viewed from Banff and the town's founding played a role in the creation of the Canadian National Park system.
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Bow Valley Parkway invites travelers to explore by car, bicycle, or foot. The 48 kilometer road allows visitors to take their time as they leisurely stroll, observing parts of the park not seen from the parking lot?such as the deer, elk, and bear which live here.
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972 votes
215 Banff Ave | Box 1566, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Year round, any tour is possible with Discover Banff Tours. Mostly during the summer and winter, visitors may choose from a multitude of solo or package deals. Tours include on horseback, ski, sled, and more.
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A wider and shorter waterfall than most, Bow Falls is a scenic attraction that is not quite easily accessible without prior knowledge, or planning ahead. It is a peaceful location that can be enjoyed by either simply sightseeing, or venturing around the water's edge.
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24km (15 miles) north of Banff, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta
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At Banff National Park, Lake Minnewanka is one of the park's larger watering holes, surrounded by mountains, trees, and frequented by wildlife. Activities that can be enjoyed there include boat tours, hiking, camping, and more.
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Grassi Lakes features a variety of hiking trails that provide views lakes, waterfalls, and mountains, with the easier of the two trails also taking visitors through a dense forest. Signs posted throughout the site detail the history of the location.
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At Mad Dogs & Englishmen, guests can enjoy a variety of dog sledding adventures during the winter months. During the summer, guests can visit this location and play with over ninety Alaskan huskies.
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Ha Ling Peak
Mount Lawrence Grass | Spray Lakes Road, Canmore, Alberta
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Ha Ling Peak is a hiking site for individuals who wish to climb uphill for a long period of time and is commonly used by training athletes. At the top of this location, guests will have views of Canmore as well as the Bow River and Goat Creek valleys.
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2000 Silvertip Trail | P.O. Box 8330, Canmore, Alberta
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The Silvertip Golf Course features an 18 hole short course that can often be completed in less than three hours. The location's dining establishment, Stoney's Bar and Grill, also offers breakfast during golf season.
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Howling Dog Tours offers a variety of dog sledding experiences to its guests, including those that include a dinner with traditional Canadian menu items. Guests are guaranteed to not have to share their sleds with strangers.
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Near Banff and Lake Louise, any traveler can easily access Johnston Canyon. Its primary attraction is a series of connected waterfalls. Farther up the stream, near one of the waterfalls is a naturally formed, light brown marbled wall.