Canada with Kids

Top 10 Things to Do in The Great White North

Canada with kids is a great choice for family travel!

Canada is a country that is full of culture and exciting events that will provide the whole family with an outstandingly large amount of activities to involve themselves in.

Whether you are interested in attending a sporting event or if you are more of a nature enthusiast, there is undoubtedly something available for everyone.

Canada is an extremely large country full of inviting inhabitants and some of the world’s most renowned attractions that you and your family will undoubtedly have to visit

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1. Visit the CN Tower

Situated within the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario, the CN tower is known as one of the world’s largest free standing structures. You will have the ability to travel over 533m above the ground in an elevator that will provide you with breathtaking views of the city. Once you reach the top, there is a glass floor that will make you feel like you’re literally floating 533m above the ground. This adventure will be memorable by your children for many years to come.

2. Visit the Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains are one of the largest icons in Canada. You will be able to hop on a Via Rail train from Toronto and end up in Jasper to view the beautiful scenery that accompanies these mountains.

3. Banff National Park

If you are looking for a ski resort, Banff provides some of the most amazing hills for both veterans and beginners. Located in the middle of the Rocky Mountains you can expect to have a once in a lifetime experience.

4. Go to a Hockey Game

As hockey is Canada’s national sport, attending a hockey game is an extremely crucial venture that you should make. Regardless of what city you are in, attending the local team’s game is extremely simple.

5. Visit Whistler

Alongside Banff, Whistler, British Columbia is full of slopes that will impress even professionals. As the site of the 2010 Olympics, the Whistler village and hills provide an abundance of fun.

6. Visit the Polar Bears

In Churchill, Manitoba, polar bears are renowned for visiting during the month of September. You can watch them around Hudson’s Bay as they move across the water and land. There are a variety of tours available to you.

7. Calgary Stampede

As one of the most popular events that hits Canada every year, the Calgary Stampede is full of rodeos and chuckwagon races. As a world renowned event, you can say that you were a part of history in the making.

8. Parliament Buildings

In the capital of Canada, Ottawa houses all of the parliament buildings. You can become a part of Canada’s federal government with the ability to take tours of the buildings and take an abundance of photographs.

young child at the Quebec winter carnival

9. Quebec Winter Carnival

Every year Quebec hosts its winter carnival and it is known as the largest winter celebration in all of Canada. At the end of January for 2.5 weeks you will be able to experience night parades, ice fishing, concerts, snow sculpture making, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. This is an amazing thing to do in Canada with kids - don't miss it! Read more about Quebec here.

10. Stanley Park

For the more nature inclined individuals, taking a stroll through Stanley Park could prove to be quite the adventure. With bike and rollerblading trails there is never too little to accomplish and always new sights to see!

11. Niagara Falls

These amazing falls are a natural wonder of the world! Lots of do and see in this are of Ontario!Check out more info here:

Maple syrup, beaver tails and poutine are some of the tasty Canadian food for kids to try when you visit the Great White North!