Family Vacation Ideas for Summer Travel to Banff - Great Family Fun - By: Shian Parkinson

It's that time again. Time to plan the annual family vacation. Summer Travel to Banff Canada has so much to offer families looking for a unique experience. Let's remember that the holiday is for everyone. Mom and Dad need some down time as well.

When traveling to Banff and area, you'll be visiting a World Heritage Site with incredible nature all around you. It's time to get away from all those electrical devices; the televisions, the cell phones, and the game boys. It's time for some family bonding.

The climate for your summer travel to Banff will be low humidity in July and August. We have warm temperatures averaging between 21 - 22 C or 70 - 72 degrees. So it doesn't get too hot for the kids. Lot of hours of light in the evenings.

Banff has some great parks. Ideal for picnics, throwing a football or kicking a soccer ball around. There are eight playgrounds in town. The playground in Central Park offers a climbing experience like no other. The air is so clean and fresh. Good to get the kids outside in the sunshine.

Cascade Ponds is man-made, with islands and a nice sandy beach. Around the pond are great walking trails, barbeques and picnic tables. It's a great way to spend the day. It located off the Minnewanka Loop near Johnson Lake, a 15 minute drive from Banff.

You could take an interpretive boat tour of Lake Minnewanka. It's an hour and a half cruise. The area is rich in history, native folklore and geologically-significant sites. The high light of the cruise is exploring Devil's Gap....it's a glacial path carved through the lake from the foot hills of the Rockies.

There are so many summer activities for the kids. Mountain biking or touring, great walking trails, wildlife spotting, canoeing, kayaking and for the more adventurous white water rafting!

For more unique summer travel ideas, how about horseback riding in our Canadian Rockies? You can choose from local rides of one to three hours to overnight excursions of two to six days. Maybe a helicopter or plane ride through these mountain ranges. It's all about planning your summer travel to Beautiful Banff.

About the Author

Shian Parkinson has spent more than twenty years visiting the Canadian Rockies. For more information about the family vacation activities or family vacation planning visit her site http://www.best-banff-vacations.com

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