- 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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Lake Louise
111 Lake Louise Drive | Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta
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Named for Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Louise, Lake Louise is a regally turquoise lake, high in the Canadian Rockies. All year round, Lake Louise offers visitors wintertime skiing as well as summertime horse back riding and shopping.
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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
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
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104 votes
Hwy 66 | 8208 Flint Road S.E, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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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.
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40 kilometers west on Highway 22, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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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
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
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.
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west end of Hwy 66, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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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.
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Bragg Creek, Bragg Creek, Alberta
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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.
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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.