Summer Family Activities

Summer Family Activities
There is so much to do, in and around our Castle!

Plan these activities with our Concierge…

• Reach the summit of Sulphur Mountain in 8 minutes by the Banff Gondola
• Enjoy a gentle river float trip down the Bow River
• Meet a cowboy and enjoy a horse ride at the Banff Springs Corral
• Take a bike ride down to Sundance Canyon
• Challenge your family to a game of bowling at our Bowling Centre
• Play a game of tennis at The Fairmont Banff Springs Tennis Club
• Treat yourself to bubblegum tea served with Afternoon Tea in the Rundle Lounge
• Enjoy air hockey and other arcade games at our Bowling Centre
• Let us pack a picnic for you to enjoy by the river or local lakes
  • Paddle in a canoe down the Bow River
• Take a boat cruise on Lake Minnewanka
• Go fishing for trout in the Bow River or local lakes
• Fly high above the Canadian Rockies in a helicopter
• Enjoy family whitewater rafting on the Kananaskis River
• Meet some adorable sled dogs and puppies with the Snowy Owl Kennel Tours
• Learn about Banff National Park, animals and nature with Parks Canada Interpretive Programs
• Enjoy the adventure of the Evening Wildlife Safari
• Learn about our native history at the Buffalo Nations Museum
• Enjoy a relaxing float in the warm Upper Hot Springs pool
• Take a covered wagon or horse back ride to your cookout meal
• Learn about Banff “olden days” at the Whyte Museum
• Take a nature drive; see the Concierge Desk for scenic drive sheets
• Learn about our Rocky Mountain animals at the Banff Park Museum
• Take the Banff Culture Walk; brochures available with the Concierge

Activities to enjoy with your family….

• Enjoy the mountain views while swimming in our outdoor heated pool
• Explore and learn some interesting facts with our hotel Scavenger Hunt
• Take our Historical Hotel Tour; you may learn some ghost stories
• Visit our Heritage Hall to view our old photographs and artifacts
• Take a hike behind the hotel to the Bow Falls
• Count the fossils in the Spiral Staircase by the Alhambra Room
• Find out how many animals you can find within the hotel; look at carpets, walls and furniture!
• Enjoy a game of croquet on the Upper Bow Valley Terrace lawn
• Look for Nemo and Dorie in our Aquarium by the Samurai Restaurant
• Refresh yourself with an ice cream treat from the Castle Pantry
• Explore the hotel flower gardens; see the Concierge for a flower legend
• Borrow some board games, books and CD’s from the Concierge
• Play at the rocky beach where the Spray and Bow River meet
• Hike the Old Quarry Loop beside the hotel
• Watch the busy ground squirrels at the field by the tennis courts (Please don’t feed the animals!)
• Visit the “Ghost Town” at Lower Bankhead
• See if you can find the Bald Eagles nest at Vermillion Lakes
• Hike a small mountain, Tunnel Mountain
• Practice your climbing skills on the big boulder at Central Park
• Create a picture-perfect postcard photo of our Castle at Surprise Corner
• Enjoy the best view of the Banff Townsite from the “green spot” at Mt. Norquay
• Play on the Johnson Lake beach and enjoy a refreshing dip in the lake
• Follow the story on the Fenland Trail
• Check out the tiny snails and fish at the Cave and Basin
  

Please visit the Concierge Desk for hours of operation and reservation assistance.