Try something new this holiday season and take family travel to Alberta, Canada, for the outdoor, fun-filled winter festival of SnowDays. From Jan. 17 to Feb. 2, families can check out the three-week festival in Banff National Park and Lake Louise.
Family-friendly festival activities include:
Ice Magic
Purchase tickets to watch sculptors create masterpieces in real time before heading back later to walk through illuminated displays at the unique frozen gallery.
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Snow Sculptures
At four different locations in downtown Banff, observe sculptors carve, cut and smooth their snow piles to create magical and festive sculptures.
Skijoring with Style
On Jan. 18–19, make your way to Banff Avenue for one of the most exciting events of the festival — skijoring. During this event, Alberta’s wrangler roots meet its world-renowned ski culture for an event filled with horse riding, trick riding and ski tricks.
Play Zones
On Wednesday through Sunday throughout the festival, take the kids to the Play Zone for winter fun such as tobogganing, fat biking, curling and more Canadian games.
Skijoring © Travel Alberta
Live Entertainment
Head to Bear Street for live music, circus acts, street performers and more. After your stroll, warm up with a hot chocolate by one of the warm fire pits.
During your time in the Banff area, make Moose Hotel and Suites, Elk Avenue Hotel or Peaks Hotel and Suites your homebase.
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