Line 9 · Snow & skiing
Banff & Jasper with kids
Alberta, Canada
Turquoise Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, and elk and bears from the car.
Passports needed for everyone, kids included.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,180 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,970 |
| Luxury (5★) | $5,360 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayOff
- JunGood
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctOff
- NovOff
- DecGood
Top attractions in Alberta
- Lake LouiseTurquoise lake
- Moraine LakeShuttle access only
- Banff GondolaSulphur Mountain
- Icefields ParkwayOne of the world's great drives
- Athabasca GlacierColumbia Icefield
- Johnston CanyonCatwalk trail
- Banff Upper Hot SpringsMountain-view pool
- Peyto LakeWolf-shaped lake
- Maligne CanyonIce walks in winter
- Jasper SkyTramMountaintop views
Where to eat in Alberta
- Park Distillery$$Campfire cooking
- The Grizzly House$$$Fondue
- Melissa's Missteak$$Breakfast and steaks
- Tooloulou's$$Cajun breakfast
- Fairview$$$Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- Lake Agnes Tea House$At the end of a hike
- Bear's Paw Bakery$Jasper
- Jasper Brewing Co.$$Brewpub
Things to do
- Canoe Lake LouiseSummer rentals
- Ice Explorer onto the glacierColumbia Icefield
- Columbia Icefield SkywalkGlass floor
- Hike Johnston Canyon to the Lower FallsEasy
- Maligne Lake cruiseTo Spirit Island
- Wildlife drive on the Bow Valley ParkwayDawn
- Skate on Lake LouiseWinter
- Ski Sunshine Village or Lake LouiseWinter
- StargazeJasper Dark Sky Preserve
- Soak at the hot springsYear-round
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.