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Tour Code: CRA-1 to CRA-15
Saturday - Tuesday (4 Days/3 Nights)
2008 RETAIL PRICE: CAN$1759 plus taxes
(Per person based on double occupancy)
Calgary - Guest Ranch**
We
start the day and the tour off with a dining experience that features a
revolving view of the city of Calgary. The Calgary Tower's
famous revolving dining lounge offers a unique setting for breakfast. All
tables enjoy an unrestricted panoramic view through large 2.13 metre by
1.5 metre tinted windows. You can see every angle of the City, the Rocky
Mountains and the surrounding areas without leaving your chair.
After
breakfast, our first stop is The Canadian Wilds Exhibit at the Calgary
Zoo. You will wander through this immersion habitat featuring animals
from the Aspen Woodlands to the Rocky Mountains. It is a perfect location
to start your wildlife viewing - you are guaranteed to see animals here
that you may not have a chance to see anywhere else during your trip. Get
a close-up view of mountain goats, cougars and grizzlies, wolves and wood
bison, as well as one of North America’s most endangered species –
the whooping crane.
Next,
savour the delicious taste and aroma of a hearty lunch at Heritage Park.
Heritage Park is a real frontier town. And the people are
as real as their town. From the baker to the blacksmith, they're lovers
of the true West. Travel back in time and discover the treasures of Western
Canada's past. All the sights and sounds of pre-1914 life are recreated
at Canada's largest living historical village. You can cruise the lake aboard
the S.S. Moyie steam wheeler, or tour the town by steam train, horse-drawn
wagon, carriage or old-fashioned bus. Or just take a stroll down Main Street.
From Heritage Park you are transported across Alberta’s rolling countryside to a rustic guest ranch, where you will spend the next three nights. A variety of wildlife can be frequently seen here, and you will enjoy the very best of western hospitality in this restful western hideaway.
But, before you retire, you will enjoy a wonderfully flavourful traditional western dinner.
Guest Ranch – Rodeo
You
will enjoy a hearty breakfast before you head off to attend the rodeo and/or
powwow. For those who are not familiar with the Native American culture,
powwows are celebrations, social gatherings and friendly competitions of
traditional dancing, drumming, singing, ceremonies and feasting, and the
bringing of many nations of people together. Everyone is welcome regardless
of race, creed, religion, or color.
At the rodeo you will experience the adrenalin rush of the cowboys’ eternal battle to overcome the raw power of the untamed animals of the west. You will spend the day enjoying the exhilaration and excitement of bucking broncos, bull riders, steer wrestlers, calf ropers, and barrel racers.
In addition, you may have the opportunity to meet some of the rodeo cowboys and/or clowns for conversation and photographs.
At the conclusion of the rodeo we head back to the guest ranch for a terrific dinner, and another restful night in the foothills.
Guest Ranch - Rocky Mountains
Today
you will experience the incomparable beauty of the rugged and majestic Rocky
Mountains. Our first stop is the Columbia Icefields, an
area of glacial ice covering some 390 sq. km with a maximum depth of 365
m (1210 ft). Bigger than the City of Vancouver, the continuous accumulation
of snow feeds eight major glaciers and its meltwater feeds streams and rivers
that pour into the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans. You will take a
tour of the icy slopes in a specially designed Ice Explorer that goes to
the middle of the glacier on a 5 kilometer round trip journey. Your driver/guide
will explain how glaciers are formed and point out interesting geological
features as you travel in safety and comfort. At the icefall below the glacier
headwall, you will have the option of stepping out onto ice formed from
snow falling as long as 400 years ago.
After
lunch at the Icefields, it’s a short trip to your first view of the
imposing Victoria Glacier nestled behind beautiful Lake Louise.
You will be left with no doubt as to why this is known as the "Jewel
of the Rockies." Not only have international royalty, Hollywood stars
and heads of state come to Lake Louise to relax, but increasingly the rest
of the world is discovering its simple charms as well. Lake Louise, with
its blue-green water set against the stark backdrop of Victoria Glacier,
is probably the most beloved and most photographed scene in the Canadian
Rockies. Chateau Lake Louise presents lake-side views of the glacier, while
offering old-world charm and elegance amidst the wilderness.
And,
you’re not done yet. Your last stop, before heading home for the day,
is the town of Banff. Here you can take an eight minute
ride in a glass enclosed gondola to the 2288 m (7500 ft) summit of Sulphur
Mountain, where three levels of outdoor observation decks offer a panoramic
360 degree view of Banff and the surrounding area. Also, you can tour the
many fine museums and natural history centres, in addition to sampling the
extensive and unique shopping opportunities.
Then it’s back to the guest ranch. Where, after a leisurely dinner, you can settle into your comfortable accommodations, and enjoy a good night’s rest in preparation for another full day tomorrow.
Guest Ranch – Kananaskis Country - Calgary
After
breakfast, you can go on a trail ride, savour the majestic scenery on the
beautiful hiking trails as you watch for birds and wildlife, or just sit
back and soak it all in (flight departure time permitting). The morning
and the choice is yours.
Then, after lunch the next leg of your journey is a drive through Kananaskis Country (flight departure time permitting). This is an unspoiled paradise of towering mountains, pristine lakes, evergreen valleys, and glacial streams. The name Kananaskis is rich with history. Captain John Palliser, an early explorer of the valley, identified the area by taking the name of a local Indian. Palliser wrote that he had heard of an Indian named Kananaskis, "giving an account of a most wonderful recovery from the blow of an axe to the head - which stunned, but failed to kill him."
At the end of the day you arrive back in Calgary, where we'll be happy to deliver you to your onward location.
We’re going to miss you, but you’ll carry away memories that will make you the envy of your family at friends back home. And these memories will always provide a quieter and more tranquil place to retreat to during the those more hectic times of your life.
**The specific guest ranch, hotel or B&B may vary depending on availability of accommodation. All the members of each tour departure will stay in the same accommodation. All accommodations are of an equal or higher standard than the one specified in the tour description.
Saturday - Tuesday (4 days/3 nights)
2008 RETAIL PRICE: CAN$1759 plus taxes
(Per person based on double occupancy)
Contact
our knowledgeable staff today to discuss making your western experience
holiday a reality.
Wild Rose Rodeo Association Caroline Big Horn Stampede
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Foothills Rodeo Association Millarville Rodeo
Sunday, May 25th, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Hand Hills Rodeo
Sunday, June 1st, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Assoc. Rocky Mountain House Rodeo
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Innisfail Rodeo
Sunday, June 15th, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Sundrie Rodeo
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Ponoka Rodeo
Sunday, June 29th, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Benalto Rodeo
Sunday, July 6th, 2008
CAA Rodeo Association Carstairs Rodeo
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Foothills Cowboy Association Rockyford Rodeo
Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Native American Tsuu T’ina Nation Powwow & Rodeo
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Drumheller Rodeo
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Olds Rodeo
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Pincher Creek Rodeo
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Foothills Cowboy Association Vulcan Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
* Specific Rodeo included in each tour to be confirmed.
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