- TripBuzz found 23 things to do with kids in or near Canmore, Alberta, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Banff, Banff National Park and Cochrane.
- From Grassi Lakes to Rat's Nest Cave at Canmore Caverns, the Canmore area offers 26 different types of family activities, including: Dog Sleds, Caverns & Caves, Lake and Mountains.
- Less than an hour from Calgary, Canmore is a popular outdoor destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Home of the Canmore Nordic Center, tourists can enjoy a variety of activities like cross-country skiing, hockey and ice climbing. And in the warmer months, mountain biking, hiking, unicycling and soccer are all popular local sports.
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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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Located on 160 acres of land, Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is a non-profit organization. Guests learn about wolves and wolf dogs, feed the animals as well as adoption of a wolf dog.
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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.
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Kootenay Highway 93, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia
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Guests of Marble Canyon will have the opportunity to go hiking and travel across different bridges which span the area's gorge. Picnic areas are available for guests that would like to spot the location's mountain bluebirds.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.