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Family fun in British Columbia and Alberta

By Kathryn Dorrell

Dinosaur expeditions, river rafting, and hiking in the mountains are just a few the ways you can enjoy the summer in the West.
Alberta

Alberta

Jasper
The Jasper Tramway takes you into alpine tundra (Whistler's Mountain, named after the distinctive sound the Hoary marmots make) where you'll literally feel like you are on top of the world. This is the longest and highest aerial tramway in Canada and the view looks out over six mountain ranges, green glacial-fed lakes, Alberta's longest river, the Athabasca, as well as the town of Jasper.

Athabasca River rafting: Guides take you down this long and winding river surrounded by mountains. There are numerous outfitters and some offer free passage to kids under age 6.

Jasper National Park: A World Heritage Site; this is the largest park in the Canadian Rockies. Ice explorers allow you to walk around glacier ice formations and taste glacial water. The Columbia Icefield Centre and campgrounds (about 90 minutes outside of Jasper) are not to be missed; campgrounds are open from early May until early October. or 1-877-737-3783

Dinosaur Provincial Park: Venture 75 million years back in time in the Alberta badlands, about two hours outside of Calgary. You'll find yourself in a whole other world where dinosaurs once roamed the now fossil-rich region; unique land formations rise up in beautiful terra cotta and bronze hues.

Drumheller: Home to the world's largest dinosaur, a T-Rex you can actually walk into; the viewing platform is located in the beast's mouth more than 70 feet off the ground.

For more information on any of these sites or excursions, visit Travelalberta.com.

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