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Canada Family Travel

Canada is immense. Never underestimate the distances between destinations, especially if you are planning a road trip through the Rockies. This makes things particularly hard because Canada is also immensely beautiful and diverse and you will want to see everything.

Vancouver is a really family-friendly city and it’s just a quick hop up the coast to the fabulous winter and summer outdoor adventure destination – Whistler.

The islands and coastal forests on the west coast of British Columbia (see family-friendly activities on Vancouver Island) and the mountains and lakes of Banff National Park are stunning.

In complete contrast are the flat central prairies in Alberta where you will find the Badlands and Drumheller, the dinosaur capital of the world. There is something for everyone and it is great for family travel, particularly if you enjoy the great outdoors.

Canada is a true outdoor adventure destination whether you visit in summer or winter. The food and wildlife are pretty awesome too!

blurred view of the Inner Harbour and the Legislative Assembly building in Victoria BC with colourful flowers in the foreground.

18 Fun Things To Do On Vancouver Island With Kids In 2025

Canada, North America
Enjoy the stunning beauty of Vancouver Island on your family vacation with these super fun things to do on Vancouver Island with kids (+ indoor activities too!)
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February 20, 2023
Downtown Vancouver skyline at sunset.

Vancouver With Kids: 15 Super Fun Things They Will LOVE!

Canada, North America
Read our 10 awesome things to do in Vancouver with kids that they will LOVE (with helpful accommodation recommendation and tips for getting your eTA).
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February 25, 2021
Athabasca Falls in winter

Athabasca Falls: An Absolute Highlight of Jasper National Park

Canada, National Parks, North America
Whilst the Athabasca Falls aren't the largest falls in Canada, they are certainly impressive, all the more so because they are surrounded by some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit.
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December 29, 2020
Royal Tyrrell Museum Canada

The Royal Tyrrell Museum: Best Dinosaur Museum In The World

Canada, North America
The Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, the Dinosaur Capital of the World in the Canadian Badlands is one of the best dinosaur museums in the world. Our guide gives you all the information you need to plan your visit.
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December 23, 2020
The Stunning Garibaldi Lake near Whistler

The 10 Coolest Things to do in Whistler in Summer with Kids

Canada
Whistler is the ultimate outdoor adventure destination. More famous for being a Mecca for winter sports enthusiasts, it actually has a lot to offer in the summer months too. This is the ultimate guide on what to do in Whistler in summer with kids with 10 really cool things to do.
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June 11, 2020
Camps Bay Cape Town

The Best Family Holiday Destinations for 2025

Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Finland, France, Iceland, Jordan, London, Maldives, Middle East, Morocco, North America, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, USA
Looking for family holiday ideas for your family travels? Look no further! We've pulled together a list of the ten best family holiday destinations to help you narrow down your search. Most destinations these days are easy to travel to with a family, but these ones stand out as being exceptionally family-friendly.
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December 27, 2019
Dinosaur display at the Royal Tyrrell Museum

A Day in Drumheller with Kids: the Ultimate Dinosaur Adventure

Canada, Itineraries, North America
Kids and dinosaurs go together like Batman and Robin. I haven't met a kid yet who doesn't love dinosaurs. Having two dinosaur mad boys who love everything dinosaur related, we had to visit Drumheller, the dinosaur capital of the world for an ultimate dinosaur adventure.
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December 23, 2019
The Best Things To Do In Banff With Kids In 2024 1

The Best Things To Do In Banff With Kids In 2024

Canada, National Parks, North America
If, like us, you are a family who loves the great outdoors, then you will find so many things to do in Banff National Park with kids. Banff is one of those places of incredible outstanding natural beauty. Even if you're not normally an outdoor loving family, it will make you want to get outdoors and explore.  You have to just go and see it for yourself to believe it.
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October 1, 2019
The Ultimate 7 Day Vancouver to Calgary Road-Trip 2

The Ultimate 7 Day Vancouver to Calgary Road-Trip

Canada, Itineraries, National Parks, North America
A 1500km Vancouver to Calgary road-trip through the Canadian Rockies has to be on your bucket-list. The scenery between Vancouver and Calgary is breathtakingly beautiful but is that enough to convince you to attempt this with kids? We aim to show you how this road-trip with kids is not only doable but also enjoyable!
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September 11, 2019
Visiting Lake Louise With Kids: 5 Essential Things To Know 3

Visiting Lake Louise With Kids: 5 Essential Things To Know

Canada, National Parks, North America
A visit to Banff National Park would not be complete if you did not take in the beauty of Lake Louise. With easy family-friendly hikes and stunning views, along with the option of taking the famous red kayaks out on the water, it is a must do highlight of your Banff trip.
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August 19, 2019

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Hi! We’re Ed, Jacs, Ernie and George. We’re passionate about adventurous family travel, and by sharing our detailed itineraries, travel tips and inspiration, we hope to provide you with the confidence to leap into the world of adventurous travel with kids too.



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