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Banff Activities, Banff National Park: Top 5 Best Things to Do in Banff, Alberta With Kids

About Banff

In the fall of 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers stumbled across a cave containing hot springs on the eastern slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains.

• Banff National Park History
• Banff Outdoor Recreation and Activities
• Getting to Banff
• Park Information
• Photographer Listings for the Canadian Rockies
• Quick Tour
• Top Ten
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What to see in the Canadian Rockies

The Rocky Mountains contain some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, including glaciers, ice fields, snow-covered peaks, crystal clear lakes and raging rivers.

• Banff Hotsprings, Canadian Rockies
• Banff Sightseeing
• Banff Townsite Tour
• Drives and Walks Around Banff and the Canadian Rockies
• How to Spend One Day in Banff
• Johnston Canyon
• Lake Louise – More Than Just a Girl’s Name
• Lake Louise Drives and Walks
• Lake Minnewanka Tour

Family Travel in the Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are the perfect place to visit for a family vacation.

• Emergency Services
• Picnic Areas – Banff National Park
• Family Walks and Hikes
• Stuff for kids to do in the Canadian Rockies

Banff National Park Accommodations

Many accommodations in this area fill up for the summer holidays at a rapid pace.

• Backcountry Lodges on Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
• Bed and Breakfasts
• Cabins in Banff National Park, Banff, Alberta Canada
• Camping in the Canadian Rockies – Banff Campgrounds
• Chalets in Banff National Park – Alberta, Canada
• Guest Houses in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
• Holiday Homes in and near Banff National Park – Alberta, Canada
• Hotels and Motels in Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
• Lodges and Inns
• Vacation Rentals

Canadian Rockies Dining Guide, Banff, Jasper, Canmore

The Canadian Rockies offers a range of delicious food, served with spectacular views of the surrounding majesty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

• Family Restaurants
• Ethnic Foods
• Fine Dining
• Continental / Steak House
• Cafes and Delis

This Just In

• Couples Getaway & Mount Robson Inn Are A Perfect Combination
• The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
• Hotels and Accommodations Feature: The Fairmont Banff Springs

• Yoga in Banff
• See Grizzly Bears in the Canadian Rockies
• Banff Restaurants: Nourish Vegetarian Bistro & Tea House
• Banff Restaurants: Pad Thai
• Banff Restaurants: Domino’s Pizza

Rockies.com Forum

The Rockies.com forum is the premier message board for the United States and Canadian Rockies. This board is for travelers and vacationers to post their trip reports, questions and give advice.

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The Banff - Jasper Photography Blog

Banff and Jasper photography tips, locations and stories from professional wildlife and nature photographer John E. Marriott.

• Early Spring Photography Hotspots for Banff – Johnson Lake
• Early Spring Photography Hotspots for Banff – Vermilion Lakes
• Banff Drives for Wildlife Photography: Lake Minnewanka
• The Bears are Coming Soon to Banff and Jasper!
• The magic of a 70-200mm lens

The Mountain Man

Read feature articles of his experiences, reviews and exploits in the Canadian Rockies.

• Canadian Rockies Winter Vacations: Six great activities
• The Canadian Rockies in September, and, of course, dogs
• A tale of mystery and romance in Lake Louise
• Reader Reviews (and rips) Jasper’s Miss Italia
• Letting your Dog Run Free in Jasper
• Getting Canadian Rockies Vacation Advice from the Experts
• Canadian Rockies Weather: August or September Vacation?
• Canoeing Banff: From Castle Junction to Banff
• Canadian Rockies Mountain Biking: Jasper Trails
• Jasper National Park Mountain Biking Trails

Paul Peters

He is a staff writer for the CRN network. He spends his days, when he's not chained to his writing desk, roaming the mountains, looking for great hikes, sights, food, accommodations and the occasional brew.

• Canadian Rockies Climate
• Canadian Rockies Dog FAQ
• Canadian Rockies RV Camping: Rampart Creek
• RV Camping in the Canadian Rockies: Tunnel Mountain
• Canadian Rockies Cycling: Highwood Pass

John Andrew McKiernan

He is an editor of CanadianRockies.net. When he's not reading or writing about the Rockies, he tries to spend as much time backpacking, hiking, fishing and snowboarding them as possible.

• How to Get From the Airport to Banff
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Calgary’s Devonian Gardens
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – The Calgary Stampede
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Attractions of Calgary
• Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Arts and Culture in Calgary

Read feature articles of his experiences, reviews and exploits in the Alberta Adventure Guide.

• Before Summer Ends in the Canadian Rockies: Visit Lake Louise
• Before Summer ends in the Canadian Rockies: Camp Jasper
• Canadian Rockies FAQ: Working in Jasper National Park
• Before Summer Ends in the Canadian Rockies: See the Waterfalls!
• Before Summer Ends in the Canadian Rockies: More Jasper Mountain Biking

Photography of the Canadian Rockies

Featuring images from Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay and Waterton National Parks in the Canadian Rockies by by professional nature photographer John E. Marriott.

Photographer Listings

Wedding, commercial, stock, wildlife and nature photographers from the Canadian Rockies.