Top 10 Family Resorts In Alberta, Canada - Updated 2024

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Coniferous forests, mountains, and prairies are just some of the many things that you are going to love about Alberta, a province in the western part of Canada. The province is best traveled with your family as it features tons of family-friendly attractions. Calgary Zoo is the place to meet cute inhabitants from around the world, including penguins and pandas. Dinosaur Provincial Park is another must-visit attraction as it houses an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils from about 58 different dinosaur species. Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park lets you marvel at unique rock formations along with carvings and paintings on the rocks. In a province with so many opportunities to delight the family, you’ll be happy to know that are also plenty of accommodations for them. Here’s our round-up of the top family resorts in Alberta, Canada.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.

1. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge (from USD 176)

A memorable stay is guaranteed at this resort that sits on the shores of Beauvert Lake. The resort has an award-winning golf course, making it a perfect accommodation for avid golfers. The rooms have a flat-screen TV with children’s channels to keep the little ones entertained. If you’re traveling with a large family of more than six people, book a cabin that has a living room with a fireplace and a well-equipped kitchen.

Let the kids splash around in the outdoor pool while you relax in the steam room or sauna. The children can also spend the day at the kids’ club or playground, while adults can enjoy a spa treatment. If you come during the winter months, you and your little ones can ski or ice skate on Beauvert Lake.

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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1 Old Lodge Road
206.11 km (128.1 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. Grey Eagle Resort, Calgary (from USD 172)

This four-star resort offers various family-friendly room types, including a standard king room, a premier king room and a presidential suite. The resort has an indoor swimming pool that is open all year round and welcomes all ages and an outdoor hot tub for your relaxation. You can also request kid meals at an additional charge. A vending machine is available on site.

There is an outdoor fireplace to keep you and your family toasty on chilly nights. The hotel also provides board games and puzzles and hosts live music and evening entertainment to keep its guests wholly entertained and occupied.

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Grey Eagle Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 3777 Grey Eagle Drive Southwest
148.25 km (92.2 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

3. Fairmont Château Lake Louise (from USD 397)

This four-star resort boasts idyllic views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. All rooms at the resort are traditionally decorated and come with amenities such as a coffee maker and cable television to keep everyone entertained. Small families can book a Fairmont Gold room, while large families can book a deluxe room or a junior suite.

Since there is a picnic area and outdoor furniture, it is a good idea to take your kids for an outdoor family picnic under the sun. There is also a beautiful garden for a leisure walk. Kids’ meals and board games and puzzles are also available on site.

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Fairmont Château Lake Louise

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 111 Lake Louise Drive
4.65 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

4. Baker Creek Mountain Resort, Lake Louise (from USD 173)

Baker Creek Mountain Resort offers deluxe and one-bedroom suites and chalets with a capacious living area with a river rock gas fireplace that creates a warm atmosphere. All the units also have a balcony with beautiful vistas of the Canadian Rockies and a kitchen for home cooking.

The resort serves kids’ meals, chocolates, and cookies for an additional charge. There are barbecue facilities that you can take advantage of to satisfy everyone’s appetite. Other family-friendly amenities include a picnic area and a game room.

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Baker Creek By Basecamp

Wifi Available

Address: Bow Valley Parkway
12.16 km (7.6 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Pets allowed Sauna Fitness centre Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry

5. Jasper Gates Resort (from USD 156)

This two-star resort features rustic cabins with a private bathroom and a flat-screen television with satellite channels for your entertainment. It also offers motel accommodations with 20 units. For the best stay experience, you can book a unit that has a seating area for unwinding during the day and a kitchen for whipping up delicious family meals.

The resort provides kids’ outdoor play equipment and board games or puzzles for the little ones. Barbecue facilities and a picnic area are also available for outdoor fun.

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Jasper Gates Resort

Address: 49323 Folding Mountain Village, Yellowhead County
228.78 km (142.2 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Pets allowed Non-smoking rooms Free parking Children's playground Hiking BBQ facilities Heating

6. Lodges at Canmore (from USD 143)

This three-star resort in Canmore is perfect for those traveling with kids. It has a playground where your kids can play and have fun, while you can indulge in spa treatments or sweat it out in the fitness center. The resort also offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and barbecue facilities.

When it comes to accommodation, it offers one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom condos. The former is ideal for families of five as it offers a large double bed and a sofa bed, while the latter is suitable for families of six who can sleep on a double bed, a sofa bed and a single bed available. There is a kitchen so you can cook delectable meals for your loved ones.

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Lodges at Canmore

Wifi Available

Address: 107 Montane Road
69.53 km (43.3 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing Skiing Family rooms Free parking

7. Jasper House Bungalows (from CAD 329)

This family-friendly resort is tucked away in Jasper National Park, with the downtown area just a five-minute drive away. Room types available at the resort include a junior suite, a family suite, and an executive suite. The resort serves kids’ meals at an additional charge. For a fun time with your family, the resort offers a bocce ball and a picnic area. Active families can indulge in hiking and skiing nearby.

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Jasper House Bungalows

Wifi Available

Address: Hwy 93 South, Box 817
203.42 km (126.4 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Bar Non-smoking rooms Skiing Family rooms Free parking Internet services

8. Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff (from USD 448)

This five-star resort in Banff is unique in that its style is a Scottish Baronial castle, and it is a National Historic Site. It offers a range of family-friendly amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, an indoor lap pool, a game room, bowling, and tennis. Those looking to get a bit more active on holiday can indulge in horseback riding, hiking, and cycling nearby.

There is a kids’ club that your little ones can join for an additional charge. While pampering yourself at the on-site spa, you can take advantage of the babysitting or child services available at the resort.

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Fairmont Banff Springs

Wheelchair accessible

Address: 405 Spray Avenue
51.89 km (32.3 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

9. Camrose Resort Casino (from USD 87)

All rooms and suites at this family-friendly resort are spacious enough to host between seven to ten people. Your kids are going to love indulging in burgers, steak or seafood served at the on-site restaurant inside the casino. A pool and a water slide are yours to enjoy if you like having fun in the water. Kid meals and fruits can be made available with extra costs. The resort also has its own vending machine for drinks and snacks.

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Camrose Resort Casino

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 3201 - 48th Avenue
288.52 km (179.3 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

10. Miette Hot Springs Bungalows, Jasper (from USD 108)

This resort boasts spacious family rooms and a children’s playground. You and your family can indulge in a game of table tennis at the resort as well. If the hunger strikes, you can stop by the on-site mini-market or vending machine. As for outdoor relaxation, the resort offers a picnic area. Barbecue facilities are also available for an additional charge. Free wireless internet can be accessed throughout the property.

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Miette Hot Springs Bungalows

Wifi Available

Address: Miette Road Miette Hot Springs
217.47 km (135.2 mi) from Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Non-smoking rooms Fishing Laundry Family rooms Free parking

Explore the picture-perfect province of Alberta

An unforgettable vacation in Canada can be yours if you explore Alberta with your loved ones. There are many other attractions to visit here, such as a glacier-fed Lake Louise and Banff National Park that boasts glacial lakes and majestic mountains and pines. Do not forget to book a family resort in Alberta from the list above before you begin your journey.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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