When you think of Christmas, what springs to mind? Snow? Skating? Hot chocolate, shopping, visits with Santa? Well, Banff has all of that and more – with incredible scenery to boot. Here are my favourite things to do with kids at Christmastime in Banff. ACTIVITIES Skating Lace up and spend some time on the ice, … Read more
Location: Banff – at the intersection of Badger Street and Cougar StreetDirections: Take Banff Ave to Badger Street, turn right onto Cougar Street. The playground is nestled into the back of Banff Rotary Park.Parking: Free parking in small adjacent lot. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is located in a small park which consists of a … Read more
Location: Banff – 325 Squirrel Street (note that this is a school playground, so you may be asked to leave during school hours)Parking: Free street parking. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is located behind Banff Elementary School. The area includes a basketball court and large grassy area. Age Range: 2 – 12Ground Cover: Pea gravel, … Read more
Location: Banff – Birch Drive Directions: Go across the main bridge on Banff Ave, and turn right at the T intersection at the end of the bridge. Take an immediate right onto Birch Ave and keep going past the Luxton Museum.Parking: Free parking in adjacent lot. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is part of the … Read more
Location: Banff – Central Park (right next to the Banff Park Museum at 91 Banff Ave)Directions: Take Banff Ave to Buffalo Street – turn right. Take the first left, into the Central Park parking lot.Parking: Free parking in adjacent parking lot. Surrounding Park Area: This playground is situated in Central Park, which is a huge … Read more
Location: Canmore, AB – intersection of Three Sisters Blvd & Riva HeightsDirections: From Calgary, on the Trans-Canada Highway, take the Three Sisters Parkway exit to Canmore. This road turns into Three Sisters Blvd. Follow the road to the intersection with Riva Heights – the playground is on the right, just past some condos.Parking: Free parking … Read more