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  Deep in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada, Banff National Park and the small town of Banff offer travelers majestic, jagged peaks, pearly glaciers and the picturesque Lake Louise. More than 4 million visitors come to this rugged wonderland every year, many of them families in search of outdoor adventures and family fun. In the summer, families can raft the rivers or hike the mountain trails, while the winter offers skiing and snowy vistas.
  
  

The Fairmont Banff Springs

• This castle-like resort is busting at the seams with family-friendly activities and amenities, including a glow-in-the-dark bowling alley, a movie theater and two pools, not to mention the many outdoor activities that surround the resort. Available year-round, the resort's "Family Castle Adventure Package" includes milk and cookies, family bowling and one night of an in-room movie and pizza. The resort's Banff Springs Kid's Club offers wilderness scavenger hunts and nature hikes, among other activities for kids 6 to 13 years old.
  
  The Fairmont Banff Springs
  
  405 Spray Avenue
  
  Banff, Alberta
  
  Canada T1L 1L4
  
  403-762-2211
  
  fairmont.com
  
  

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

• The Douglas Fir Resort, located four minutes from downtown Banff on Tunnel Mountain, offers condos, chalets and a three-bedroom, four-bath family suite for up to 10 people. Full kitchens in each unit are a bonus for families. An indoor play zone and water park will appeal to kids, and mom and dad will enjoy the resort's steam room and on-site grocery store and laundry facilities. The resort offers family-themed vacation packages as well as a "Mom and Dad Date Night," which includes three hours of babysitting.
  
  Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
  
  Tunnel Mountain Road
  
  Banff, Alberta
  
  Canada T1L 1B2
  
  800-661-9267
  
  douglasfir.com
  
  

Hidden Ridge Resort

• Operated by Banff Lodging Co., the Hidden Ridge Resort provides condo-style units, including its two-bedroom-plus-loft units that sleep up to 10 people. Families will enjoy the larger-size accommodations, on-site grocery and laundry, in-unit kitchens and free shuttle service into Banff. The resort's quick access to Tunnel Mountain's hiking trails is a plus for active families. The two outdoor hot pools provide spectacular views of the mountains.
  
  Hidden Ridge Resort
  
  901 Hidden Ridge Way
  
  Banff, Alberta
  
  Canada TOL 1H8
  
  403-762-3544
  
  bestofbanff.com