2015
NEW EXPERIENCES IN ALBERTA
SUMMER
Calgary Day Tours
Anderson Vacations Drumheller and Canadian
Badlands Day Tour from Calgary will transport your
clients back to prehistoric times. View ancient dinosaur
fossils at the Royal Tyrrell Museum, stand on the edge
of Horsehoe Canyon and walk among windswept
hoodoos. Departs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday, June 1 – September 30, 2015.
Anderson Vacations History and Heritage in
Southern Alberta Day Tour from Calgary pairs
Aboriginal culture and Canadian history. Stops include
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump for indigenous art,
music and customs and Heritage Park – Canada’s
largest living history museum. Departs Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, June 1 – September 30, 2015.
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Canadian Rockies
Banff Trail Riders in Banff brings the wild
west to the Canadian Rockies. Your clients
can take a scenic trail ride along the Bow
River in a horse-drawn wagon and then tuck
into an authentic cowboy cookout. Or, saddle
up for an overnight trail ride adventure and
sleep in a backcountry lodge.
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Mt. Norquay Sightseeing Chairlift offers
sweeping views of the town of Banff, Bow
Valley and Mt. Rundle. Take the 15-minute
ride to the top and then stroll the viewing
boardwalk for panoramic alpine photo
opportunities. Afterward, stop for lunch
at the historic Cliffhouse Bistro.
banffsightseeing.com
Via Ferrata on Mt. Norquay is one of
the Canadian Rockies newest adventure
activities. With instruction from certified
guides, your clients will climb up a steep
rock face along fixed ladders, bridges and
cables. All equipment is included and no
previous climbing experience is necessary.
banffviaferrata.com
Canadian Rockies
Snowtips-Bactrax makes camping in the
Canadian Rockies simple, with full service
custom camp gear rentals. Items can be
rented individually or as a complete package.
Add on delivery and even campground set up
for a small fee. Backpacking rentals are also
available if your clients plan to camp in the
backcountry. campingbanff.com
Mountain Madness Tours plans the
ultimate all inclusive, fully supported
cycling tours in the Canadian Rockies.
Accommodation, meals and transport
are expertly organized so your clients can
focus on the epic mountain scenery along
the Icefields Parkway. Bring your own bike
or travel light and add on a rental to the
package. mountainmadnesstours.com
Discover the Night Stargazing in Banff
National Park takes your clients to some of
the park’s best star viewing locations. Onsite
staff will offer tips on night photography, as
well as point out constellations and planets
using telescopic equipment. If the conditions
are right, the northern lights may even make
their dramatic appearance. banfftours.com
Canadian Wilderness School &
Exhibitions offers ESL students the
adventure of a lifetime with a seven-day all
inclusive learning opportunity in Banff National
Park. The Rockies ESL & Outdoor Adventure
program includes accommodation, all meals
and daily in-class instruction and outdoor
activities, such as canoeing, hiking and white
water rafting. cwexpeditions.net
Banff Trail Riders all-inclusive Backcountry
Fishing Trips in Banff National Park are offered
as three and six day packages. Staying in
permanent fully catered campsites, your
clients will take day rides to some of the
best fishing rivers and lakes in the Canadian
Rockies. Expert guides, equipment and
delicious home cooked meals are included.
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Banff Trail Riders Mini Ranch Visit is a
behind the scenes look at a real working
ranch. Your clients will meet some of the staff,
learn about the history of Warner Stables and
take a tour of the work stations, corrals and
barns. Complete the experience with a trail or
wagon ride and a Western Cookout add on. A
minimum of 20 people is required for the tour.
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Calgary
Canadian Photo Adventures offers
six-day photography tours in the picture
perfect Canadian Rockies. Catering to all
skill levels, your clients will receive expert
advice on composition, exposure, depth
of field and post-production techniques.
Includes accommodation, in-country
transportation, daily breakfast and lunch.
canadianphotoadventures.com
Round the Block Tours hop on, hop off
bus tour stops at some of Calgary’s hottest
neighbourhoods and attractions, including
the 17th Ave entertainment district, Calgary
Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village,
Calgary Zoo, Winsport Canada Olympic
Park and Chinook Shopping Centre.
rtbtours.ca
The Skyline Luge at Winsport Canada
Olympic Park is the longest luge run in
Canada and great fun for all ages. While
navigating the many twists and turns of
this adrenalin spiking 1.8 km (5,905 ft) long
track, your clients will enjoy fantastic views
of the Calgary skyline. skylineluge.com
Canadian Badlands
Atlas Coal Mine, a designated National
Historic Site, offers a series of tours that are
both engaging and informative. Your clients
can venture deep underground to explore
a maze of tunnels, ride a mine locomotive
and climb Canada’s last wooden tipple for
thrilling views of the Canadian Badlands.
atlascoalmine.ab.ca
Central Alberta
Dinosaur Provincial Park contains the
highest concentration of cretaceous fossils in
the world and offers interactive experiences
for all ages. On a behind the scenes tour, your
clients will visit active dig sites and see dinosaur
bones in the ground. There are also spectacular
photo opportunities of the Canadian Badlands.
albertaparks.ca/dinosaur.aspx
Alberta Prairie Railway transports
passengers back in time on vintage steam
and diesel powered train tours. Your clients
will travel through central Alberta’s big sky
country on the five to six hour trip. Exciting on
board entertainment, historic tales and a full
course buffet meal are included with each fare.
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Snow Tubing in Banff National Park is a
smile inducing, fun filled family activity. Start
with the magic carpet for beginners and
then fly down the tube run. Lake Louise Ski
Resort welcomes kids age three and up and
Mt. Norquay has a minimum age of four.
banffnorquay.com / skilouise.com
Banff Trail Riders Sundance Lodge is a cozy
backcountry winter retreat that is accessed
on snowshoes or cross-country skies from
the town of Banff. The ten bedroom cabin,
which can be rented by the room or booked
out exclusively, is perfect for corporate events,
family getaways and special occasions.
Daily home cooked meals are included.
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WINTER
Sunshine Village Historical Snowshoe and
Fondue Tour offers a unique opportunity
to learn about the area’s First Nations and
European pioneers, while exploring a pristine
snow draped wilderness. The 3.5 hour
experience, led by local guides, includes hot
cocoa and cookies, a traditional Swiss style
cheese fondue and panoramic alpine views.
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Elk Island National Park Snowshoe and
Bison Watch is a two to three hour tour
from Edmonton. Your clients will explore
this protected winter wonderland and learn
about park habitat and wildlife on a guided
interpretive tour. Watch for free roaming
bison, elk, deer and moose as they forage
for food in the snow.
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Pinnacle Hockey in Canmore will teach
your clients to play hockey like a Canadian.
The excitement starts with a tour of the
Canmore Eagles dressing room. Then it’s
time to lace up the skates and hit the ice
with a professional hockey coach. Offered
year round with no previous skating or
hockey experience required.
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YEAR ROUND
Canmore Cave Tours expert guides lead
expeditions through the water-sculpted
passages of one of Canada’s longest caves.
A crystal water pool, millennia old stalactites
and stalagmites and ancient animal bones,
pictographs and fossils are a few of the
geological and historical treasures your
clients will discover. Open year round, Rat’s
Nest Cave maintains an internal temperature
of 5°C (41°F). canmorecavetours.com
Fort Whoop-Up National Historic Site
brings the excitement of Lethbridge’s
infamous frontier outpost to life with live
theatre, dance performances, outdoor
displays and interpretive galleries. Your clients
will learn the about the fort’s colourful history
and the legacy of the red coated Mounties
and the Plains Indians who lived here in the
late 1800s. fortwhoopup.ca
Rocking R Guest Ranch is a picturesque
country getaway less than an hour from
Calgary. Tap into your inner cowboy while
indulging in luxury accommodation, gourmet
breakfasts and even spa treatments. If your
clients are new to riding suggest the two-night
introduction to horseback riding package.
rockingrguestranch.com
Rosebud Theatre, Alberta’s largest rural
professional theatre, showcases an eclectic
line-up that ranges from intimate solo musical
performances to large scale theatrical
productions. Try the dinner and a show
package, which includes a gourmet buffet
in the Rosebud Mercantile dining room.
rosebudtheatre.com
Country Encounters in the National Historic
Site of downtown Coleman is a charming
guesthouse offering guided adventure
and cultural activities. Options include flyfishing, historical site seeing, culinary tours,
snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Packages can be tailored to your clients’
interests and include accommodation and
gourmet breakfast. countryencounters.com
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary tours
help visitors gain a better understanding of
wild wolves by observing wolf behaviour
firsthand. There will be plenty of photo
opportunities and ample time for questions.
This exclusive tour has limited availability
and restricted numbers to ensure
close encounters with the wolfdogs.
yamnuskawolfdogsanctuary.com
Canmore Progressive Dinner Tour
highlights some of this alpine town’s finest
cuisine. Over three hours your clients will
dine at four restaurants – each preparing
a different course for the meal. The menu
features two starters, a main course and
dessert, with wine and cocktail pairings.
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Seasoned Solutions Culinary Tour in
downtown Edmonton is a two-hour chef
guided walk through the some of the city’s
diverse restaurants, markets and shops. Your
clients will taste local cuisine, see historic
architecture and have an opportunity to do
some shopping. Offered Wednesday, May 1 –
September 30, 2015. seasonedsolutions.ca
CULINARY
Calgary Food Tours Inc. will take your
clients to some of the city’s best eateries
on a guided three-hour walking tour. Visit
a farmer’s market to learn about regionally
grown ingredients, or tour restaurants and
meet local chefs in one of city’s food focused
neighbourhoods. Offered May 20 – October
9, 2015. calgaryfoodtours.com