Summer's the peak season as this famous town in the Canadian Rockies, with hiking, horse-riding, kayaking, and other outdoors fun. Or ride a gondola just outside town, to ogle the views; soak in the hot springs that gave the town its start; hang out at the classy -- yet family-friendly-- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
Find out more about Banff Alberta.
(Banff is an awesome winter destination, too, with three ski resorts.).
Next Great Outdoors vacation idea- More Family Trips to Cool Mountain Resorts in Summer Photo courtesy of Travel Alberta.
