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| Calgary is probably most synonymous with the annual ten day Calgary Stampede in July. First staged in 1912, the Stampede has developed into what is known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”. | ||
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For many, the highlight of the Stampede is Parade Day, which provides two hours of intricate floats, marching bands, Western riders and more. Every afternoon there is a world class event from bareback riding to bull riding, and the evening Grandstand Show includes the daily chuckwagon races. There are various stages and venues around the Stampede grounds which include an authentic First Nations village, a recreated frontier town and a variety of animal and agricultural events. A three night stay at the Fairmont Palliser hotel(accommodation only) with two days admission to the Calgary Stampede Park is from £315. This is based on two people sharing. |
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COWBOY TRAIL Driving north or south from Calgary in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains you pass through a landscape of mixed forests and grasslands. The Cowboy Trail is a scenic drive taking in some of the historical sites of Alberta such as the Bar U Ranch, where Harry Longabaugh (better known as the Sundance Kid) contributed to the ranch's colourful past. No visit to Alberta is complete without visiting “Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump”, one of the world's oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jump sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of these sites are accessible by car, using either of the ranches in Alberta as your base or you may wish to extend your holiday in Alberta. |
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BANFF, LAKE LOUISE AND JASPER An alpine community nestled in the Rocky Mountains, at an elevation of 1,383m Banff is the highest town in Canada. Tall peaks, open wooded valleys, crystal clear waters, and narrow canyons are all preserved in their natural magnificence, and Banff lies at the heart of it all. Lake Louise, with its famous turquoise waters, is a spectacular 40 minute drive from Banff through the Bow Valley. Dominated by the majestic Victoria Glacier this is probably the most photographed scene in the Canadian Rockies. The road north to Jasper is also renowned for its breathtaking vistas. Just 6km from Lake Louise is Herbert Lake, a typical example of the roadside scenery along the Icefields Parkway. Deep in the Alberta Rockies, peaks crown the horizon in every direction. The vast majority are pristine and will remain that way, preserved under the aegis of Canada's national parks system. Mountain sheep, bears, wolves, elk and mountain goats have a secure home here, and can often be seen when simply driving down the road. |
| We will tailormake your itinerary to suit your particular interests, budget and length of stay. Please call us or email with your specific requests. The following is a suggested itinerary starting and ending in Calgary, staying at the best hotels. Day 1: Collect hire car in Calgary. Head west through the foothills and ranching country to Banff and the renowned Canadian Rockies. Overnight at the Banff Springs Hotel. Day 2: Continue northwest on one Canada's most scenic highways, the Icefield Parkway, to Jasper. Overnight at the Jasper Park Lodge for two nights. Day 3: Second day to explore Jasper and the surrounds. Visit Old Fort Point, Medicine Lake as well as Maligne Canyon with its narrow gorges and limestone walls. Maybe take a cruise on Maligne Lake or a white water rafting trip. Day 4: Drive southeast through the spine of the Rockies, passing Bow Lake with the Bow glacier before arriving at Lake Louise. Overnight Chateau Lake Louise for two nights. Day 5: Second day to explore Lake Louise. Visit Bow Valley, Moraine Lake with the Valley of Ten Peaks reflecting on its turquoise waters and Yoho National Park. Day 6: Head east back to Calgary. Maybe visit the downtown and river valley areas and Fort Calgary. Overnight Calgary at the Palliser Hotel. PRICE From £949 per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Prices also available for three star accommodation. INCLUDES Car hire (intermediate size including insurance, unlimited mileage, additional driver and a free tank of fuel); five nights accommodation. PAYABLE LOCALLY Meals; entrance fees; activities; fuel. |
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