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Cool cross-country activities for the whole family.
Got a houseful of kids who don’t know how to fill their long summer days? There’s always something fun and interesting for the whole family to do—no matter where you live in Canada! Check out these fun family outings and plan an excursion they’re sure to remember.
British Columbia
The O’Keefe Ranch, just outside Vernon, is one of the earliest cattle ranches in B.C. history. Today, families can tour the 50-acre site and see just what life was back in the 1800s. Visit the barn, family mansion, general store, school, and more as characters in period costumes take you through the day-to-day activities of rustic ranch life. The Cowboy Festival is the highlight of the summer! |
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Alberta
Take the family back in time with a fascinating visit to Dinosaur Provincial Park, located 2 hours east of Calgary. This UNESCO Heritage Site is one of the world’s greatest dinosaur fossil beds, with over 500 discoveries of 39 prehistoric species. Take part in an authentic dinosaur dig. Head out on a fossil safari hike. Tour the rough and ragged beauty of the Badlands. There’s something for everyone, including theatre and programs for the little ones. Camp overnight and sleep among the hoodoos! |
Saskatchewan
Walk in the footsteps of 6,000 years of First Nations’ history at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, just north of Saskatoon. Over 760 acres of prairie land feature some 19 historical sites, all conveniently located within an easy 1-kilometre walk. Discover ancient artifacts, teepee rings, rock formations, and more. Visit the award-winning interpretive centre and watch traditional dances, listen to the elder storytellers and visit the native art gallery. Plus take the hiking trails out to see historical sites that date back before the Pyramids! |
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Manitoba
Give the kids an unforgettable, interactive learning experience at the Manitoba Children’s Museum, in Winnipeg. Six galleries feature hands-on adventures, from manning a fully restored diesel train to working a functional TV newsroom to designing a city using kid-sized equipment and much more. The outdoor courtyard is perfect for picnics and a giant sandbox adds to the summer fun. There’s even a magical forest of sights and sounds to explore! |
Ontario
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Niagara Falls with a stop at Dufferin Islands, just minutes from the great Canadian landmark. Some 10 acres of islands are linked together by bridges and trails, creating a beautiful, relaxing place to take the whole family—and the entrance is free! Enjoy bird watching, take a dip in the swimming area, even try your hand at fishing with the popular catch-and-release program. Don’t forget to pack a picnic! |
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Quebec
Experience the spectacular majesty of the ocean’s biggest creatures on a whale-watching tour along Quebec’s Whale Route. Just follow the blue beluga signs to find the ideal spots to whale watch from shore. Or hop aboard one of the popular cruises and come face to face with blue whales, humpbacks, belugas, and 10 other St. Lawrence species. You may even spot a dolphin along the way! |
Nova Scotia
Relive the summer of 1744 at the Fortress of Louisbourg, on Cape Breton Island. Meet the town residents—from musicians to vendors, fishermen, soldiers, the aristocracy, and more—and learn about life in the French-run fortress some 300 years ago. The whole family will enjoy stories, dances, artifacts, puppet shows, a museum, children’s interpretation centre, and much more. There’s even a cannon and musket-firing demonstration every day! |
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Prince Edward Island
Follow in Anne Shirley’s footsteps at the Green Gables Heritage Place, in Cavendish. The pristinely restored site offers guided tours of the house and barn, where you’ll rediscover Lucy Maud Montgomery’s most famous character. A puppet show featuring the Green Gables animals will keep the little ones entertained. Stroll the trails behind the house and read passages from the beloved books. Join in the afternoon picnic, filled with games, races and more. Then gather ‘round the campfire for an evening of music and stories! |
New Brunswick
Walk the ocean floor in the morning and kayak over the same spot in the afternoon at the Bay of Fundy, home to world’s highest tides. The 50-foot tides wash in and out every 6 or so hours, leaving two breathtakingly beautiful views. The Fundy Coastal Drive is a 391-km tour around the bay, with seaside trails, lighthouses, beaches, and more to stop and explore. Witness rapids, whirlpools and rips from the safety of shore and marvel at the power of mother nature. It’s the perfect place to spot dinosaur footprints, fossils and 15 species of whale! |
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Newfoundland and
Labrador
Take in the unforgettable sight of majestic icy towers as they float down the eastern coast of Labrador and Newfoundland along Iceberg Alley. Created some 10,000 years ago, these icebergs break off from the Greenland icecap every spring and summer, creating fantastic white-and-blue sculptures that can be seen from shore. You can also take the family on one of many boat trips out to see the giants up close and learn all about the phenomenon that sends the icebergs dancing downstream every year. |
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