Explore Glaciers in the Rocky Mountains of Canada

Imagine standing in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by towering peaks and ancient ice. Banff National Park, established in 1885 as Rocky Mountains Park, is the oldest national park in Canada. By 1930, the Canadian National Parks Act officially gave it the name we know today.

Here, families can explore some of the most impressive glaciers in North America. The park is home to several major icefields, including the famous Columbia Icefield, the largest uninterrupted mass of glacial ice in the entire Rockies. Its shimmering blue crevasses and sweeping ice plains make it feel like you’re stepping into another world.

Whether you’re walking the trails, stopping at glacier-fed lakes, or venturing onto the ice itself, Banff gives your family a chance to experience the power and beauty of these ancient formations up close. It’s a reminder of how wild and breathtaking the natural world can be.