8 Magical Frozen Waterfall Hikes to Take Your Kids on This Winter in Alberta
Bundle up this winter and take the kids on a winter waterfall hike in Alberta to find magic in the ice and snow. Frozen falls, ice climbing and deep canyons, today we’re sharing 8 kid-friendly hikes to take this winter in Edmonton with your kids that will bring whimsy and magic to winter.
8 Kid-friendly Frozen Waterfall Hikes in Alberta this Winter
Siffleur falls
Distance from Edmonton: 361 km
Siffleur Falls is one of those hikes that sounds a lot longer than it is - and you can choose just how long you go. The massive frozen waterfalls are an incredible experience during the winter months, and the trail is relatively easy - even for younger children.
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Maligne Canyon
Distance from Edmonton: 365 km
Maligne Canyon is a majestic winter waterfall hike with kids - and we suggest taking the guided tour. Not only will you learn so much along the way from the expert guide, but you’ll also know where it’s safe (and not so safe) to adventure, as you are indeed, in the canyon.
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Grotto Canyon
Distance from Edmonton: 379 km
The Grotto Canyon ice walk outside of Canmore is one of the most popular winter hikes in the area for families - and when you do it, you’ll see why. The canyon walk is exciting as you walk along the frozen ice bed, through canyons, finally ending up at the falls. This is a popular spot to see ice climbers during the winter months - adding to the excitement of the winter waterfall hike! This easy hike shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours but you’re going to want to get there early (especially on the weekend) for parking.
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Troll Falls
Distance from Edmonton: 386 km
Troll Falls is a popular winter hike for families because you can easily bring a sled, and tow the sled the whole way to the falls in the winter, on the sled route! This makes it easy for little legs to complete, and there’s a magical waterfall at the end of the short hike. You’re going to want to have your ice cleats for this one!
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Athabasca Falls
Distance from Edmonton: 395 km
Athabasca Falls is one of those must-visit waterfalls when you’re in Jasper for a winter weekend. The easy walk, the winding paths and canyons, and the quick trip from the parking lot make it perfect - even if you don’t like spending time outdoors during the winter!
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Lundbreck Falls
Distance from Edmonton: 490 km
From the observation deck, to down on the ice, Lundbreck Falls is an impressive frozen waterfall in the winter wonderland that is Alberta. This one is a short, short walk from the parking area - so it’s a great winter waterfall hike if you don’t like being cold, or outdoors! You can pop out to the observation back and back to warm up in the heat of your vehicle.
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Panther Falls
Distance from Edmonton: 424 km
Panther Falls begins in Nigel Creek on the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park. The waterfall cascades over a large cavern and if you’ve got ice cleats, and the right equipment, you can get behind the falls for a magical experience.
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Before you embark on any of these winter waterfall hikes, you’re going to want to make sure that you have proper footwear, ice cleats or crampons that can be used to avoid slipping and falling (even for the youngest people in your winter hiking crew!)
