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Family-Friendly Attractions
Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions in Alberta [2025]
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World Waterpark
4.8
/5
241 reviews
9.8
Based on 1,640 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17804445300
Address: 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 2E3, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Featured in 2025 Global 100 - Family-Friendly Attractions
Highlights:
200-acre ocean-themed waterpark
Beach animals & diverse water activities
230 positive reviewsRecently viewed by 1,000+ people
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The moment we walked in, we were captivated by the massive wave pool and colorful slides! We nearly choked on the water as we screamed down the "Tornado" slide, but the thrill kept us coming back for more. The artificial beach area is perfect for kids; my little one spent almost an hour playing with sandcastles. The showers were a bit slippery, though, so be careful. The pizza at lunch was average, but the ice cream stand was generous. The overall atmosphere was incredibly fun, though it can get really crowded on weekends, with long lines for every ride. It would have been much better to avoid peak hours.
The Canada World Water Park is located at the Edmonton West Edmonton Shopping Center and is the largest indoor water park in North America. There is a huge artificial wave pool, which is super exciting when the waves are high like a seaside storm. A variety of high-speed slides, such as speed slides, Cyclones, etc., let people experience the thrill of the wind. The rafting river can enjoy leisure time comfortably. The children's play area has rich facilities, which is very suitable for bringing children to play. It is a good place for the whole family to share joy.
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Banff National Park
4.9
/5
396 reviews
9.3
From TRY 2379.80
Based on 592 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +14037621550
Address: Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
Featured in 2025 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
Saved by 249 users193 positive reviews
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The moment the car drove into Banff National Park, I was stunned by the scenery before my eyes - snow-capped mountains, lakes, and forests, spread out like a huge oil painting. Especially Lake Louise, the blue water seemed unreal, like a huge sapphire embedded in the valley. When the sun shone on the lake, the surface sparkled, and it was so beautiful that it took your breath away.
Stepping into Banff National Park, I felt like I had fallen into a beautiful dream. The snowy mountains shone holy light under the light of the sun; the lake was as clear as a mirror, reflecting the magnificence of the surroundings, and the color flowed with the light and shadow, which was fascinating. In the forest, the pine waves, the encounter of the deer added a little bit of energy to this tranquility. Here, it is a treasure gift of nature, healing and beautiful.
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Jasper National Park
4.8
/5
154 reviews
6.7
From TRY 2991.58
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17808526176
Address: Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.8 of Best Things to Do in Alberta
28% positive reviews
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The Icefields Parkway is the only way to Jasper National Park. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and has beautiful scenery. The boarding point to the Columbia Glacier is right next to the Icefields Parkway. Riding an icefield snowmobile to the glacier is spectacular and shocking.
1. You can see a variety of animals by driving from Banff to Jasper. The scenery is breathtaking!
2. You can visit the Columbia Glacier formed in ancient times
3. Visit Jasper town and eat local food
4. You must try Jasper rafting in summer
5. You can choose a cabin or camp in Jasper National Park. All reservations need to be made in advance!
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4
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Edmonton River Valley
4.6
/5
15 reviews
5.8
>100 km from downtown
Phone +17804425311
Address: 11037 97 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2W3, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.16 of Best Things to Do in Alberta
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Edmonton's River Valley Park has beautiful scenery and is perfect for walking and leisure. Walking in the park, you can see the scenery of the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton's River Valley Park has beautiful scenery and is perfect for walking and leisure. Walking in the park, you can see the scenery of the North Saskatchewan River. Edmonton's River Valley Park has beautiful scenery and is perfect for walking and leisure. Walking in the park, you can see the scenery of the North Saskatchewan River.
Edmonton River Valley Park is a wetland park and also a very good natural area in the city. The fresh water resources here are very abundant. In the River Valley Park, you can enjoy many bird species and the number of plants is also very rich.
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5
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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
4.1
/5
44 reviews
5.6
Based on 4,582 reviews
Northwest Calgary | >100 km from downtown
Phone +14032329300
Address: 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7V6, Canada
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Slides & kids' play facilities
Hippo pool close-up experience
35% positive reviews
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it's a nice place to visit not only for kids but for adults who love animals as well. i went here alone, and it was nice to have a walk and see the animals at the same time. sadly,the pandas are gone, but i got to see them before they're gone.
The Calgary Zoo is quite fun. This zoo has many American animal resources. The whole zoo is also very beautiful. The design of each area is relatively reasonable. The number of animals in the zoo is also quite rich. You can have a good visit here.
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