The Canadian Rockies. Powerful, majestic, and beautiful, these rough and rugged regions are an amazing place to create memories that will last a lifetime with your children. As such, there are plenty of kid-friendly activities to do in and around Banff while taking in the striking natural beauty of the Rockies. Countless families come every year for world-class canoeing, wildlife watching, hot springs, and more.
But there’s one thing that Banff does better than almost any other Canadian tourist destination: Bike trails.
Banff cycling tours offer breathtaking scenery combined with great exercise for the whole family. Keep reading to learn more about the best kid-friendly bike trails near Banff.
1. Canmore Bike Path System
Canmore is a quaint, quiet, (and most notably) beautiful mountain town situated in close proximity to Banff National Park. Despite its small expanse, the Canmore bike path system offers plenty of memorable biking trails. So grab your rocky mountain cycles and take a joyous ride through nature.
Canmore’s generous bike system stretches throughout the whole town. Additionally, many trail variations are available for these kid-friendly bike paths; some are paved while others are dirt trails that – which are a bit more difficult – but still child-friendly.
2. Banff Legacy Trail
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Banff Legacy Trail is a fun, spacious, & scenic kid-friendly bike excursion that runs between Banff and Canmore. Constructed to pay homage to the 125th anniversary of Banff National Park, this trail is a fan favorite among tourists and locals alike. The entire trail is riddled with luscious forests, teaming with beautiful vegetation, and inundated with majestic wildlife such as beavers, deer, etc.
All of this coupled with the awe-inspiring mountain scenery makes this a bike excursion you and your children won’t soon forget.
3. Sundance Canyon Bike & Hike
A fun and joyously engaging family-friendly Banff activity,
Sundance Canyon offers a little something for everyone. Starting with the Cave & Basin national historic site, an easy 4km bike ride is laid out on a paved trail that runs deep into the forest to where it then comes parallel with the stunning Bow River. Moreover, the unrelenting beauty of the mountain scenery provides an amazing vista to be enjoyed from any direction.
Upon arriving at Sundance Canyon trailhead, you can lock your bikes up and then start your 2.3km hike. You’ll be taken aback by the powerful waterfalls of the Sundance Creek; flowing majestically from the higher elevations of the mountain.
Moving beyond the waterfall, the continuation of the hiking trail leads you through a beautiful forest draped with thick emerald moss as you go even further into the depths of Sundance Canyon.
Final Thoughts
Banff and the surrounding areas are magical places that can help you create lasting family memories. As such, they are certainly worth visiting whether you plan on cycling, hiking, or simply taking in the scenery and enjoying the wildlife. Regardless of your preference, you will find that the memories you create with your loved ones here will not be forgotten.
At Rocky Mountain Cycle Tours, we have been providing
cycling and
hiking excursion tours for more than 4 decades to travelers from around the globe! As such, our expert guides are both dedicated and experienced in ensuring your visit is one that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
If you’d like to book a
Rocky Mountain Cycle tour, or if you simply have any questions, please
contact us today for more information.
