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The Dinosaur Capital of the World!
A few hours on good all-weather highways will take you into another world - the world of startling contrasts between the deep past and the exciting present. Rolling fields suddenly give way to steep, dry coulees ri...
Only 90 minutes from Edmonton or Calgary, WILD RAPIDS WATERSLIDE PARK, in Sylvan Lake, is the perfect place for a day of fun in the sun! Take a dive on the Kami Kazi & Hari Kari speed slides. Challenge the white water fury of the Hell's Gate & Rio Gr...
Water fun is the best at the Douglas Fir Resort! You and your family can enjoy an exhilarating ride down our two indoor waterslides; bathe in our swimming pool, or simply relax in the whirlpools, saunas or steamroom.
This tropical paradise boasts both the world's largest indoor wave pool and tallest indoor bungee tower, as well as more than 17 unique waterslides and play features.
Located 5 km north of Vernon in beautiful British Columbia, this popular vacation activity provides
hours of sun and water fun for all ages! Atlantis has 10 slides for all ages, including the
ever popular tube ride, the River Riot.
One of the best places to be on those hot sunny summer days that Osoyoos is so famous for! We offer our guests grassy tent sites, shaded RV sites , all at very reasonable rates.
Calaway Park is Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Family Amusement Park. The park spans 160 acres (operating on 90 acres) and has a collection of 34 rides! Featuring numerous attractions, rides for the thrill- seekers and top-notch live entertainmen...
Amusement park featuring an 18-hole mini golf, Go Karts (gas powered), bumper boats, Tumble Whirl, Tornado, rock climbing wall, bungee tree, tattoo parlour & ice cream parlour, gift store, arcade, concession stand & more.
This 36-hectare wildlife reserve offers more than two kilometres of level walking trails and over 1 km of nature trails, throughout the riverine forest, by the flowing river and alongside a peaceful lagoon.
Calgary Zoo is Canada's 2nd largest zoo offering over 1000 rare animals and a variety of birds, reptiles and amphibians in natural habitat enclosures.The Prehistoric Park displays 19 life size dinosaurs in habitats representing life 230 million to 64...
The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is Canada's largest birds of prey facility. Situated on a 70-acre wetland area site, our centre is a celebration of nature featuring hawks, falcons, eagles and owls of Alberta.
An underground aquarium that is home to more than 100 species of fish, sharks, sea turtles, penguins and more. Plus Sea Lions' Rock, home to four California sea lions that perform daily.
Come to the Valley Zoo for a roaring good time and to visit the more than 100 exotic, endangered and native species.Come and learn about the Valley Zoo's involvement in the Species Survival Plan and its work to return endangered species to the wild.
Be prepared for a major expedition in experiencing indigenous wildlife of Super Natural British Columbia, where there is more species diversity than any other province in Canada! The Park features over 65 species of wildlife spread out over 50 hectar...
Lake Minnewanka lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. Minnewanka Lake Cruise provides a unique sightseeing tour experience on one of two 48 passenger Lake Cruisers or the 65 passenger Alberta Explorer operating several tim...
Wolfland Tours is specialized in individual or small groups custom guided tours on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in the beautiful foothills on the border of Jasper National Park.
We invite you to travel with us on a river rafting adventure and share our love of whitewater, wilderness, and friendship. Our rafting trips are great for young and old alike looking for a more mild adventure.Jasper offers first-class visitor attrac...
Rocky Mountain River Guides provides you with the whitewater rafting experience of a lifetime! Come to Jasper, Alberta for a broad spectrum of river rafting trips for you to choose from, for those who want a fun family activity to those who want more...
Be sure to stop by for fresh fruits and vegetables grown right here on our farm as well as delicious made from scratch fruit pies and other baked delights. Be sure to bring the kids to play in our farm themed park or have a visit with our farm animal...
Located minutes from Mt. Robson Provincial Park we offer year-round spectacular sightseeing tours. World famous Berg Lake is just a short flight away offering day hikers and campers alike the opportunity to fly into Robson Pass and hike out at their ...
Shakers is Calgary's largest year round fun centre with a unique mix of attractions, go karts, laser tag, a climbing tower and miniature golf. There's something to for all ages!
Have you ever wanted to enjoy a nice gourment latte without your two year old begging for your attention? Well - look no further! You will be able to enjoy a coffee and a snack and let your toddler run wild, in our fabulous indoor playroom! Come and ...
Do you dream of a giant playroom in your home where the children are safe and busy while you sink into a good cup of coffee? Join us in our ever changing PlayGym and remember what being a kid is all about.
Aircraft, aeronautical engines and artifacts trace the history of the aviation industry from one of Calgary’s first airplanes, the “Silver Dart,” to today’s jets.Planes and exhibits cover eras, from the first pioneers to both World Wars and t...
From national travelling exhibitions to Glenbow-curated programs, to events that will enhance your appreciation and understanding of it all, Glenbow has much to offer this season.
Chinook Centre is Calgarys premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination. With 200 stores, and many unique to Calgary retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, LEGO and Build a Bear Workshop, plus exciting one of a kind attractions, C...
Is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations. There are three traveling exhibits every year and more permanent exhibits that are designed on-site.
The museum commemorates all those who served with Bomber Command and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during World War II. We display aircraft and associated artifacts, aviation art, dvd's, and interpretive displays related to the above goa...
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is an interactive, hands-on celebration of Alberta's sporting history. The over 7,000 square feet of exhibit space includes a multisport interactive virtual system with hockey, baseball, soccer, basketball a...
Explore, create, and discover at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Excavate in a realistic quarry, make your own fossil replica, or take a guided hike through the badlands.
Dealing exclusively in Canadian art since 1974, this dynamic gallery features an incredibly diverse collection of paints and sculptures by notable Canadian artists.
Located in Edmonton, the Royal Alberta Museum is one of Canadas most popular museums. Set in a park just west of downtown, the Museum offers a full range of exhibitions and activities for every age level and interest.
The Museum has re-opened after being closed due to building renovations. Two galleries with all new displays are open for your viewing. The museum highlights the 100 plus years of military service in the Edmonton area.
Set against the dramatic cliffs of the South Saskatchewan River in Medicine Hat, Alberta, the 150 acre Historic Clay District was once home to some of Canada’s most important clay factories. Today, this history is being preserved in the Medalta Pot...
The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science, located in Castlegar, is a public art gallery that serves the entire West Kootenay Region.
It is one of the 28 original exhibition centres built in the 1970s so that rural people could enjoy the grea...
The place to re-live some historically momentous moments of the building of the railroad is the wonderful Revelstoke Railway Museum on Victoria Road.Here you will see the beautifully restored CPR locomotive #5468 – one of the largest steam engines ...
Each summer more than 2,000 visitors tour the Frenchman Butte Museum site, snuggled into the center of this picturesque hamlet which lies in the valley of the North Saskatchewan River less than an hour's drive northeast of Lloydminster.
In 1991, a large vertebra was found near to the town of Eastend in SW Saskatchewan. This exciting initial discovery turned out to be Scotty, Canadas most complete Tyrannosaurus rex!
One of Canada’s most respected public art galleries, this expansive facility offers four exhibition spaces as well as two classrooms. While the gallery serves the Central Okanagan Valley with a variety of local, nation and international exhibitions...
The Kamloops Art Gallery is the principal Gallery for the visual arts in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. The Gallery is committed to the belief that art is an essential part of the human experience.
For over a decade, Banff Adventures Unlimited has helped visitors experience the best of Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Offering the full array of winter and summer activities available, we specialize in providing convenient service.
The Banff Park Museum is a national historic site because the museums original exhibit collection reflect and commemorate an early approach to the interpretation of natural history in Canada.
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is the premier provider of mountaineering, ice & rock climbing, backcountry skiing and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. For over 30 years, we have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the worl...
Alberta's year round guiding and outfitting service for Fly fishing, Spin fishing, Lake Trout charters, and Ice fishing in and around the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park, Canmore, Calgary and Alberta's Rocky Mountain park areas.
Fabulous mountain trail rides for ages 6 to 100. There are many scenic trails to choose from in the vast riding terrain where we offer Horseplay in the CanadianRockies!
Ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff to experience a bird's eye view of six mountain ranges. At the Banff Gondola, you'll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime. This exhilarating activity is open year-round - a definite '...
Banff National Park is 1 1/2 hrs drive west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. From Banff's humble beginnings as a 26 square kilometre hot springs reserve, Banff National Park now consists of 6,641 square kilometres of unparalleled mountain scenery nestled...
The Columbia Icefield Glacier Experience reveals the most unique attraction in the Canadian Rockies. Massive Brewster Ice Explorers, specially designed for glacial travel, take passengers on a remarkable excursion onto the surface of the Athabasca Gl...
Rugged, windswept mountains rise abruptly out of gentle prairie grassland in spectacular Waterton Lakes National Park. Here, several different ecological regions meet and interact in a landscape shaped by wind, fire, flooding, and abundant plants and...
Come relax in soothing, mineral-rich waters while you marvel at the dramatic rock walls of Sinclair Canyon. Enjoy the large hot pool or cooler swimming pool that is great for families.
From glacier-clad peaks along the Continental Divide to semi-arid grasslands of the Rocky Mountain Trench, where cactus grows, this is a park rich in diversity of landscapes and ecology.
With 190 acres to explore, the University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden has something to appeal to plant enthusiasts, nature-lovers, families and anyone seeking to spend a few idyllic hours in beautiful natural surroundings.
Visit Edmonton’s original corn maze where our huge, mind-bending corn maze will keep you guessing! Each year we unveil a new and exciting maze design and look forward to getting thousands of visitors lost.
Yoho represents the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains region, and is also a Cree expression of awe and wonder for this place of rock walls, spectacular waterfalls and soaring peaks.
Located less than an hour away from Edmonton, Elk Island National Park of Canada protects the wilderness of the aspen parkland, one of the most endangered habitats in Canada.
Glacier National Park of Canada protects, for all time, a portion of the Columbia Mountains Natural Region, in the interior wet belt of British Columbia. The steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life are t...
Take a drive along the summit parkway through a variety of geographical zones. From dense old-growth rainforest of giant cedar and pine, travel up through subalpine forest, and finally alpine meadows and tundra.
Your Adventure has begun! You have found Jasper National Park famous for its wildlife and scenery. Located in Western Canada, Jasper National Park, the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies is nestled between Mt. Robson (the tallest peak in ...
We are Jasper's premier rafting company offering more rivers, more trips and more variety than any other company in the Canadian Rockies. For an authentic Alberta river rafting adventure, look no further.
The Raven Adventures is a privately owned, small-based, environmentally-friendly company that offers a high level of personal service. Multi-lingual guides are fluent in French, Spanish, and English. Bring your friends and family for one of the most ...
An excellent introduction to white water rafting. Travelling approximately 9 km, you encounter many Class 2 white water rapids. In rain or shine, people from ages 6 (minimum) through 90 have greatly enjoyed this memorable experience.
We have 16 rugged rental canoes, safety equipment included, that are waiting for you to explore the lakes around Blue River.The fine sandy beach is perfect for kids and adults alike.Wildlife sightings of eagles, deer, moose and bears are possible.
The largest national park in the Canadian Rockies with 10,878 square km of mountain wilderness. Jasper is the wildest of the mountain parks, and contains a superb backcountry trail system as well as the world famous Columbia Icefields, one of the onl...
The first national park of Canada to preserve a portion of the mixed prairie grasslands. Guided hikes, interpretive trails, bird watching, and nature photography are popular activities in Grasslands.
Today’s visitors play and relax in a striking park that honours its heritage by disregarding the Saskatchewan-Alberta boundary it spans. Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is the first and only inter-provincial park in Canada.
The River Safari is a must do activity and almost everyone describes us as the highlight of their vacation. Groups from 2 to 45 can board our specially designed jet boats for a smooth but exciting 1 hour tour.
There are so many fun places to go with kids in British Columbia - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks,
water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of
interest, activities and indoor play centres for toddlers as well as the usual family tourist attractions - take a look
below, lots of the best things to do with children in BC