Best Family Restaurants in Kananaskis

"Bear Street Tavern is a great place to hang out in the afternoon in Banff and is best for known for the pizza and beer. The restaurant has an amazing dog-friendly patio where you can enjoy your meal directly under the sun. A unique customer favorite is the Godfather pizza; topped with truffle oil, confit garlic, prosciutto, arugula, and finished off with herbed panko, giving it a satisfying crunch."

"This gastropub hits a double whammy: ingeniously flavored pizzas washed down with locally brewed pints. Banffites head here in droves for a plate of pulled-pork nachos or a bison-and-onion pizza, accompanied by..."

"Winter activities often mean you’re burning plenty of calories, so if you’re looking for a laid-back atmosphere and some tasty grub, head to this tavern to replenish."

"Perched on top of Banff Avenue you’ll find the Elk & Oarsman patio – the perfect slice of rooftop to soak up the sun on a summer day. Choose from the delightfully named Patio Crushers menu and sip on fuzzy peach punch and hard strawberry lemonade, or tuck into the elk tacos or portobello burger to refuel after a day in Banff National Park. Elk & Oarsman Restaurant & Sports Bar"

"The Elk is an awesome spot to cruise into your night with a bit of bar food, a few pitchers of beer, and a hockey game almost always on the TV. They also run some pretty awesome drink and food specials each night. Location: 119 Banff Avenue, Banff"

"Melissa’s Missteak is the classic breakfast spot in Banff and has served visitors to the town for decades. They’re in a new location these days right off Banff Ave that offers some views of the mountains from the second floor. It’s a solid spot to start your day with all the breakfast staples."

"Sometimes there’s nothing you want more for breakfast than a good ol’ fashioned classic breakfast. Melissa’s is the place to get that. Breakfast sandwiches, waffles and pancakes, or eggs benedict."

"You’ve been up since 6 am and eaten your weight in trail mix and granola bars, and now it’s time for a big feed. There are plenty of places in town where you can go to regain the energy you’ve spent adventuring, such as Magpie and Stump. This isa cool little Mexican restaurant that’s popular with the locals."

"One of the first restaurants we tried out in Banff and LOVED it. And it’s Mexican, what’s not to like?. The Magpie and Stump is a great place for lunch – try tacos or burritos with Jarrito or Margarita in their rooftop patio."

"A casual Mexican joint offering all your favorites in a rustic wood setting dotted with antiques. The vibe is Wild-West-meets-Tijuana, and the spot has proved a favorite of people passing through and locals alike."

"Whether you’re on a recovery day or If you’re looking to fuel up for a big adventure, there are some other great options for more of a sit-down breakfast in Canmore. We’ve also added in a couple of our favourite breakfast spots in Banff, just twenty minutes up the road, which could be more convenient for you depending on your plans for the day."

"The charming Banff Avenue was lined with many galleries, restaurants and stores. It helped a lot that sunset was at almost 10 PM everyday. Don’t miss strolling through this resort town surrounded by rugged mountain peaks."

"The gondola in Banff takes you up almost 3000ft up above the town and is a great place to take photos, especially at sunset. If you like hiking then it's possible to walk up there too. It takes around 2.5 hours to get to the top and you can reward yourself with a soak in the Banff hot springs when you come back down."

"Next on our list is one of the most famous things to do in Banff and that’s taking the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain. From the top, the views are absolutely stunning!. To me, the Banff Gondola is the most spectacular gondola ride in Canada."

"After exploring the Banff town, head to the Sulphur mountains. The Banff Sightseeing Gondola is located 5 minutes from the Town of Banff."

"I love natural playgrounds, and this one does a great job of blending into the stunning scenery. The playground features slides, a climbing wall, and several fallen trees and tree stumps for climbing. On the other side of the park, there’s a faux-mountain that kids can climb or run underneath (there’s a small opening in the middle)."

"Banff gets hip with a microdistillery to complement its microbrewery, plying spirits (gin, vodka and whiskey) and beer made from Alberta's foothills' grain. It all goes down perfectly with a mesquite beef hoagie,..."

"The playground is located on the main drag of Banff, right next to several hotels, so it may be a convenient option if you’re visiting for several days. Read more about the Banff Rotary Playground here!"

"This small lake has a nice 1 km loop around it plus a small beach where kids can play. Quarry Lake is a fun place to stand up paddle board in Canmore. Quarry Lake parking fees: Effective May 14, 2021 visitors will have to pay to park at Quarry Lake."