Banff

Parks Canada _ Xplorers Program

Last summer we spent a lot of time exploring our National Parks both here in Alberta and into British Columbia. I was worried some of it might get a bit boring for our young children, and was pleasantly surprised at how much fun they had being in the great outdoors and discovering everything the parks had to offer.

Parks Canada _ Xplorers Program

While staying in and touring Banff, one great discovery we made was the Parks Canada Xplorers program. Geared towards kids, this program is based around completing a number of tasks in a free activity booklet and earning a collectible souvenir for your effort. The booklets are available from the front gates, campgrounds or information centers and are filled with fun kid based activities such as spot the difference or word searches that relate specifically to tourist sites in the area.

Johnston Canyon Campground Review_Parks Canada Xplorers Activity book and souvenir Continue reading “How Your Kids Can Become Parks Canada Xplorers” →

This summer we have decided to take advantage of the Parks Canada Annual Pass and spend some time exploring our National Parks. With Canada’s 150th Birthday Celebration coming up next year, Annual Passes bought this year are valid for TWO YEARS. The year long pass is a great deal as it was, but we were excited when this announcement was made. And for even more savings, we were able to buy our pass $10 cheaper with our AMA membership. My husband ended up making a quick trip to AMA the morning before we left for Banff to ensure we bought a July 2016 pass. This now gives us park access until the end of July 2018 – almost 3 full summer’s worth! Continue reading “Our Banff Adventure: Johnston Canyon Campground Review” →