I'm just back from a weekend at our cabin in the Crowsnest Pass. Most people drive through the Pass in a hurry to get to Fernie, but there's plenty to do. And at only 2.5 hours south of Calgary, the Pass makes a great weekend destination with kids. Here are some of the activities on offer:- Ski at Pass Powderkeg in Blairmore for just $30/day for adults, $18 for chidlren, under 5s are free. Ski until 9pm most nights.
- Take the family cross-country skiing at the incredible Allison Creek area. There are miles of scenic marked trails from easy to challenging.
- Walk the Frank Slide interpretive trail and spend some time enjoying the brand new exhibits at the centre which, open 10 to 5.
- Hike (or snowshoe if there's enough snow) 30 minutes up the Miner's Path in Coleman to the frozen waterfall at the end of the trail.
- Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate at one of the wonderful cafes in Coleman. Don't miss the warm, sticky cinnamon buns at the Cinnamon Bear, the homemade sandwiches and soup at the Crowsnest Cafe & Fly Shop, or the ambiance at the Blackbird Cafe all on Highway 3 in Coleman. The Stone's Throw Cafe in Blairmore is another child-friendly spot for lunch.
If you discover a fun place to visit in the Pass, let me know. I'm busy compiling a comprehensive guide for families and welcome input of any kind.
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