Things to Do with Kids in Banff National Park, Alberta

  • TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Banff National Park, Alberta, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Banff, Canmore and Cochrane.
  • From Icefields Parkway to Moraine Lake, the Banff National Park area offers 23 different types of family activities, including: Lake, Other Tours, Canyon and Waterfalls.
  • The oldest national park in Canada, Banff National Park was established in the Rocky Mountains in 1885. It is located 68 miles west of Calgary and is filled with glaciers, ice fields, and coniferous forests. Coal was previously mined in the area, but operations ceased in 1922. The park is connected to the rest of the country by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
  • TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Banff National Park, Alberta, including 17 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Banff, Canmore and Cochrane.
  • From Icefields Parkway to Moraine Lake, the Banff National Park area offers 23 different types of family activities, including: Lake, Other Tours, Canyon and Waterfalls.
  • The oldest national park in Canada, Banff National Park was established in the Rocky Mountains in 1885. It is located 68 miles west of Calgary and is filled with glaciers, ice fields, and coniferous forests. Coal was previously mined in the area, but operations ceased in 1922. The park is connected to the rest of the country by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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32.3 Miles
100% 521 votes
Rafting 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
Wild Water Adventures, Inc. offers day and multi-day rafting trips on the Kicking Horse River. The location, whose trips are suitable for children, also offers special trips for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events.
34.3 Miles
91% 74 votes
Lake Columbia Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Alberta MoreLess Info
Visitors of Herbert Lake can enjoy a variety of activities, such as canoing and kayaking. The location also features a picnic area for individuals who wish to dine while enjoying its scenic views.
46.2 Miles
95% 22 votes
Pond Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Forget Me Not Pond provides visitors with a location suitable for picnics and campfires. The pond is deep enough for visitors to scuba dive and features a plaque at the bottom commemorating a former police officer.
46.4 Miles
85% 104 votes
Waterfalls Hwy 66 | 8208 Flint Road S.E, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Elbow Falls Provincial Recreation Area includes various hiking opportunities and scenic walks along the river. Although much of the area was wiped out during a 2013 flood, the location features several waterfall and swimming area for kids.
46.4 Miles
89% 38 votes
Parks 40 kilometers west on Highway 22, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
With various picnic areas, a well-paved highway, and hiking opportunities, Brag Creek Provincial Park offers visitors access to the region's landscapes. Movie buffs will also enjoy the location's yearly film festival.
46.4 Miles
59% 17 votes
Pond Hwy 66, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Although the 2013 floods may have damaged the area, Allen Bill Pond remains a place to enjoy a picnic along a river. Walking and biking are potential activities to enjoy at this location.
46.5 Miles
78% 23 votes
Rafting 23 White Ave, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
The Inside Out Experience offers guests with whitewater rafting, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. Tours are available in both half-day and full-day formats and scheduled corporate events can be arranged.
46.6 Miles
100% 13 votes
Recreation Centers west end of Hwy 66, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
The Little Elbow Provincial Recreation Area provides both hiking and horseback riding opportunities to visitors. Visitors may camp at the site and should consider bringing a camera to take photos of the setting.
46.6 Miles
100% 35 votes
Horseback Riding Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures _ Day Tours provides visitors with the opportunity to ride horses through the Canadian Rocky Mountain Foothills. The tours are designed to accommodate between four to eight people.
47.1 Miles
95% 59 votes
Parks Glenbow Road, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
Created in 2008, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is located on the North shore of Bow River. Visitors hike 17 miles of trails, picnic facilities and visitor center.
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