7-Day Family-Friendly Trip from Winnipeg to Jasper

1. Day 1: Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg)
   3 hours (220 km) from Winnipeg

   Explore the history of Manitoba, the people of Northern Canada, and the science behind space travel at the Manitoba Museum.

2. Day 2: Royal Saskatchewan Museum (Regina)
   6.5 hours (580 km) from Manitoba Museum

   Learn about Saskatchewan's rich history, biodiversity, paleontology, and First Nations culture at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

3. Day 3: Calgary Zoo (Calgary)
   7 hours (700 km) from Royal Saskatchewan Museum

   See over 1000 animals, including gorillas, giraffes, tigers, and penguins at the Calgary Zoo. Visit the Prehistoric Park with life-size dinosaur replicas.

4. Day 4: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Golden)
   2.5 hours (260 km) from Calgary Zoo

   Experience the thrill of mountain biking, hiking, grizzly bear watching, or sightseeing from the Golden Eagle Express gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

5. Day 5: Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (Jasper)
   3 hours (230 km) from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

   Board an Ice Explorer to the Athabasca Glacier and walk on a frozen creek bed, then visit the Glacier Skywalk, a glass-floored observation platform.

6. Day 6: Maligne Lake and Canyon (Jasper)
   1.5 hours (60 km) from Columbia Icefield Discovery Center

   Cruise to Spirit Island on a glass-enclosed boat tour of Maligne Lake. Photograph the stunning Maligne Canyon, with its waterfalls and limestone walls.

7. Day 7: Jasper SkyTram and Jasper National Park Discovery Center (Jasper)
   30 minutes (18 km) from Maligne Lake

   Ride up the Jasper SkyTram to Whistlers Mountain for panoramic views of Jasper National Park. Visit the Discovery Center to learn more about the park's history and wildlife.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Manitoba Museum (2-3 hours, $15 per adult)
• Royal Saskatchewan Museum (2-4 hours, $10 per adult)
• Calgary Zoo (3-4 hours, $29.95 per adult)
• Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (4-8 hours, activity prices vary)
• Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure (2.5-3 hours, $106 per adult)
• Maligne Lake and Canyon (4-6 hours, activity prices vary)
• Jasper SkyTram and Jasper National Park Discovery Center (2-4 hours, $51 per adult)
Total Estimated Costs: $282 per adult

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to Banff National Park to see the stunning turquoise lakes, and visit Calgary Tower for sweeping views of the city. If you have less time, skip Kicking Horse Mountain Resort or Maligne Canyon and focus on the other attractions.