Best places for family vacations in Edmonton

Edmonton has dozens of picnic spots: River Valley parks, amenities, rules, and how to reserve a picnic site in advance.

Edmonton is the perfect city for a family vacation: hundreds of parks, River Valley, modern playgrounds, splash pads in the summer, and ice rinks and winter activities in the cold season. This selection includes the best places for walks, picnics, and fun weekends with children.

Edmonton is one of Canada's best cities for families, with hundreds of playgrounds in parks and the River Valley. The guide features top locations for all ages: large destination parks, themed playgrounds (castles, rockets), inclusive areas, and splash pads for summer.

Where to swim in Edmonton with children: World Waterpark, Terwillegar, Kinsmen, Commonwealth, outdoor pools in summer, and swimming lessons.

Edmonton and the surrounding area offer dozens of places to meet animals: Valley Zoo, the aquarium, Urban Farm, and family farms with petting zoos where children can pet and feed the animals.

Edmonton offers dozens of ideas for children's birthday parties: trampoline parks, bowling, science shows, museums, game cafes, quests, and themed parties with entertainers. The guide includes the best locations, package formats, what is included in the celebration, and tips on how to choose a place based on age, budget, and group size.

A selection of the best museums in Edmonton for children: interactive galleries, science experiments, nature, history, and creative workshops. Where to go with your family and what to choose based on age.