Things to Do in Alberta

This travel guide will help you choose places to see and things to do when in Alberta, Canada when traveling with family and young kids. Whether you are a local family looking for a cool stroller-friendly hike, or a tourist visiting Canada briefly and planning an epic bucket list agenda – you’ll find ideas here!

The Province of Alberta boasts to host the signature of Canada – the notorious Rocky Mountains, and is home to the two most famous Canadian National Parks – Jasper and Banff.

Alberta is a real heaven for any outdoor enthusiast, regardless of the season you came to visit. It offers incredible scenery, easy access to mountains, numerous glaciers, easy hiking trails to explore with kids, a variety of outdoor adventures, thriving wildlife, fantastic weather, delicious local cuisine, and is one of the most popular family travel destinations in Canada with many cool things to do.

Family Camping in Jasper & Banff: What to Bring. Alberta Trip Packing List.

Alberta National Parks Hiking and Camping Packing List: everything you’d ever need to have a memorable, worry-free, super-fun adventure with your kids in Jasper and Banff National Parks!
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BANFF NATIONAL PARK

Sulphur Mountain Gondola, Banff: Canadian Rockies Dazzling Views

Ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola up to Banff’s highest elevation viewpoint and get swept away from your feet by incredible scenery of Canadian Rockies in Alberta Canada – one of the best things to do in Banff.
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JASPER NATIONAL PARK

Do NOT Ever Take Your Kids On Maligne Lake Cruise To Spirit Island In Jasper, Alberta

Learn reasons Why you should never visit Spirit Island, nor take the Maligne Lake Cruise, while traveling through Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada with your family. …unless…

Jasper’s Mt. Edith Cavell Meadows trail & Angel Glacier hike on Alberta family road trip

Discover Jasper National Park, Alberta with your family, experience gorgeous trails through the alpine meadows of Mount Edith Cavell, and hike to the magnificent Angel Glacier with kids. Cool find for any outdoor enthusiast.

Maligne Canyon Jasper AB: Walk Family Hiking Trail That Surprises

Maligne Canyon hike is definitely a gem of Jasper National Park and Alberta: stunning trail views, waterfalls, lookouts – all the way from First to Sixth Bridge all for FREE!

Valley of the Five Lakes: absolutely incredible trail to hike on your Jasper, AB family travel

Explore Valley of The Five Lakes trail with your entire family. This easy, yet stunning hike well worth a visit when you travel through Jasper National Park, Alberta. Valley of The Five should definitely be at the top of your list of things to do in Alberta.
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