Places to Visit in Canada with Kids

Longing for a fun vacation in Canada? Here are some tourist places to visit in Canada with kids, where there's more than just amusement parks...
We all know that the biggest tourist attraction in Canada, regardless of age, is the Niagara Falls. However, many people who are not familiar with this gorgeous country, don't realize that there are several more attractions that draws tourists from all over the world. Canada's natural beauty, made possible by the breathtaking glaciers, gigantic mountains, and crystal lakes, is remarkable. In addition to the aesthetic charm of Canada, it also harbors interesting places to visit for people of all ages. In this article, we will be going over some family vacation spots in Canada.

Why? Because with kids, it's all about going outdoors, amusements parks, and active fun. If they are having fun, parents can enjoy themselves as well. So without wasting anymore time, we'll just go straight to our main chunk of the article and give you some fun, exciting, adventurous places in Canada.

Top 5 Places to Visit in Canada

Fun family vacations with kids can never be complete if you don't visit some theme parks and water parks. That's what kids always look forward to; some fun in the sun and splashing in the water. But parents always try to involve their kids in something different from just theme parks. Perhaps going on vacations where there are some museums, national parks, historical buildings, etc. would be more educational and fun at the same time. And if you are searching for places in Canada are fun to see during winters or summers, you have landed at the right article.

Niagara Falls
It is advised by many travelers that October is the right time to go visit the wonders of The Niagara Falls. The reason is, October weather is generally cool and comfortable for a visit to Canada. Many of the outdoor activities can be easily enjoyed there. Plus, besides the Falls being a huge tourist spot, there are other Niagara Falls attractions that you can enjoy with your family.

CN Tower
Situated in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, CN Tower is the world-famous observation tower which is about 1,815 ft tall. For almost 31 years, CN Tower was the tallest structure in the world. It has a beautiful restaurant on top which overlooks the entire city. The building has an elevator that operates from outside the structure and it also has 2 water reservoirs at the top of the building that can hold up to 15,000 gallons of mineral water.

Granville Island
You can enjoy buying fresh plants, flowers, produce, chocolates (there are more than 50 stalls), and cheese delicacies in the Granville Island public market. There's also a 'Kids Only' market that has a huge variety of toys and clothes. You can enjoy cycling and rollerblading at the False Creek Seawall.

The Calgary Zoo
The Calgary zoo in, of course, Calgary, Canada has more than 1,000 animals inside; they have been shipped from all parts of the world. The zoo also has an elephant named 'Kamala' who can paint, a beautiful botanical garden, and a prehistoric dinosaur park.

Orca Spirit Adventures
How about whale watching on your vacation? Sounds exciting, right? Orca Spirit Adventures offer a great deal on whale watching in Victoria, B.C. You get to see these magnificent creatures in the open sea; up-close. It would definitely be a wonderful activity for your kids.

Canada Destinations and Places to Visit

Now that we've seen which are the best places to visit in Canada, in this section, we will go over the theme parks and other fun stuff that kids are attracted to. We have categorized 5 different cities and made a list. Take a look.

Vancouver Calgary Toronto Ottawa Victoria
Stanley Park Heritage Park Casa Loma Ottawa Walking Tours Seafun Safaris
Playland Glenbow Museum Centre Island Rideau Canal Whale Watching Tours
Vancouver Aquarium Prince's Island Park High Park Wilderness Tours The Butchart Gardens
Cultus Lake Spruce Meadows Royal Ontario Museum Parliament Hill Royal BC Museum
Grouse Mountain Stampede Park Air Canada Centre A Putt Above Victoria Bug Zoo
Vancouver Chinatown Nose Hill Park Bata Shoe Museum Dows Lake Pavilion WildPlay Element Parks
Capilano Suspension Bridge Calgary Tower Toronto Hippo Tours Canada Aviation Museum Miniature World
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens Aero Space Museum Hockey Hall of Fame Haunted Walk of Ottawa Fisgard Lighthouse
Vancouver Science World Shakers Fun Center Toronto Island Park Whitewater Rafting Goldstream Provincial Park
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Stephen Avenue Walk Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament Canadian Museum of Nature Discover the Past: Ghostly Walks

Research more on these places, get your family involved in the planning, and decide on which of these vacation spots in Canada would be ideal for you all. Of course, these cities cater to all ages. So finding the attractions that the entire family likes won't be an issue.
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Last Updated: 9/22/2011
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