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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47.8 Miles
86% 49 votes
Hiking Trails Hwy 567, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is located 30 minutes from Calgary. Families take part in short hiking trail, scenic waterfalls/flora/fauna, river wading, photography, picnicking and wildlife viewing.
47.8 Miles
95% 21 votes
Horseback Riding P.O. Box 1463, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
Saddle Peak Trail Rides features horseback riding day tours. Families with children 8 and older, enjoy riding horses with groups through rustic landscapes of the Ghost River District.
47.8 Miles
64% 11 votes
Paintball Cochrane, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
Capture the Flag Outdoor Paintball and Airsoft Field spans over 116 acres. Guests enjoy paintball and airsoft fields with all equipment including face mask, rifle, unlimited play time, all-you-can-eat hotdog BBQ year round.
47.8 Miles
73% 11 votes
Scenic Walks Cochrane, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
Cochrane Ranche Park is designated a historic site. Visitors enjoy large grass lawns, historical artifacts, easy trails, picnic areas, bronze statue, outdoor stage for special events and an information center.
47.8 Miles
80% 10 votes
Art Museum Cochrane Administrative Building | 101 Ranchehouse Rd, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
Cochrane Mosaic Mural features key artist Lewis Lavoie. Families and school groups visit the unique masterpiece murals made up of 100's of smaller paintings, festivals and special events.
48.6 Miles
75% 8 votes
Paintball Hwy 22 and Hwy 8, Bragg Creek, Alberta MoreLess Info
Featuring a large picnic area, Bragg Creek Paintball offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to enjoy the tactical activity. Children between the ages of 7 to 10 gain unlimited access to paintballs at a flat rate.
49.2 Miles
64% 25 votes
Golf 100 GlenEagles Drive, Cochrane, Alberta MoreLess Info
The public Glen Eagles Golf Course is set amid a beautiful mountain setting. Golfers enjoy challenging 18 holes along manicured greens, water features, bunkers, pro shop, dining and practice facilities.
49.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Other Adventures Invermere Airport, Invermere, British Columbia MoreLess Info
At the Invermere Soaring Center, guests will have the chance to enjoy glider flights through the Canadian Rockies. Guests can also receive soaring and flight training instruction from SAT and TC approved staff.
50.0 Miles
90% 41 votes
Parks 3rd Avenue, Invermere, British Columbia MoreLess Info
Guests of the James Chabot Provincial Park can go swimming, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, canoing, cycling, and waterskiing. Although overnight camping is not permitted at this location, the park does feature picnic areas and drinking water.
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