10 Must Do Canada Treks For Families

Baden Powell to Deep Cove Lookout, BC

Baden Powell to Deep Cove Lookout, BC - Beautiful Forest Trail - Big Pay Off

• 4.5 km out and back

• 200 m elevation gain

• Small waterfalls & creeks. Boardwalks and soft forest floor. Some roots and rocks on the trail.

• Good for confident walkers of all ages.

• Spectacular view over Deep Cove and Indian Arm.

• You'll want to do this one again and again for the views!

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Ram Falls, Alberta

Ram Falls, Alberta - An iconic Alberta waterfall!

• Easy out and back hike to a stunning 20 m waterfall. The trail starts from the parking lot. One side of the trail opens to a cliff side. Use caution.

• There are often bighorn sheep along the road and trail.

• Be prepared if you go as cell reception is spotty, and the nearest gas station is 60kms away.

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Gem Lakes, Saskatchewan

Gem Lakes, Saskatchewan - Explore Saskatchewan's Aqua Coloured Lakes!

• 5.5 km trail that loops around seven beautifully coloured lakes.

• Located within Narrow Hills Provincial Park.

• Each lake is named for a gemstone and its colour. They have no runoff resulting in a crystal clear lake to the bottom.

• Make it a day trip, or a multi-day trip by camping at one of three backcountry sites.

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Admiralty Point & Belcarra Bluffs BC

Admiralty Point & Belcarra Bluffs BC - Shoreline, or up to the bluffs.

• This 3km trail with 50m of elevation starts from the Belcarra park picnic area.

• Easy option: stick to the path close to the shore. Beaches to stop at to play. Forest trail with some roots and rocks and views out over Indian Arm.

• Moderate/Challenging option: Look for a small turn out on the left after you pass Admiralty Point to turn up the hill to the Bluffs for a higher lookout (this adds 3kms and 200m of elevation)

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Amisk Wuche, Alberta

Amisk Wuche - Located in Elk Island National Park

• 2.7 km loop

• small inclines and declines.

• Amisk Wuche is the Cree name for the Beaver Hills.

• The trail heads through aspen, birch and spruce trees

• There are many many floating boardwalks.

• Lots of birds and potential beaver sightings

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Parker Ridge, Alberta

Parker Ridge, Alberta - A Stunning Challenge

• 4.5 km (1.6 mi) out and back

• A stunning, challenging hike for kids to a beautiful ridge the opens up views to the Saskatchewan Glacier.

• You will cover 250m of elevation via switchbacks until you reach the ridge.

• Tip: *Continuing all the way to the lookout does not provide a different view and does have significant cliffs.

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Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut, BC

Ancient Forest/Chun T'oh Whudujut, BC - Giant Cedar Trees that are more than 1000 yrs old

• Nestled in the traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh

• 450m universally accessible boardwalk or a 2.5km loop loop through old and second growth forests to a waterfall -250m elevation.

• Part of the only inland temperate rainforest in the world.

• Big Tree-A giant cedar 16 feet in diameter.

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Waskesiu River Trail, Saskatchewan

Waskesiu River Trail, Saskatchewan - Peaceful River Walk in the Trees

• 2.5 km loop, 80 m of elevation.

• Located in Prince Albert National Park

• Boardwalk, bridges, birds, and wildlife!

• Peaceful forest setting, the trail meanders through the forest and along the river.

• The first part of the trail is wheelchair accessible, and stroller friendly. The second part is on a wide trail and all-terrain stroller friendly.

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Table Mountain, Castle Provincial Park, Alberta

Table Mountain, Castle Provincial Park, Alberta - Sea floor fossils at the summit

• 10 km roundtrip, 700m elevation

• A challenge for families, some scree and the top has very steep drop-offs and cliffs.

• Breathtaking mountain valley views & wildflowers all along. If you can't make the summit it is still a very worthwhile hike. The view at the top is unbelievable

• This hike is south of a little hamlet called Beaver Mines.

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