Western Canada

Attend the World's Largest Outdoor Rodeo

For more than 100 years, the Calgary Stampede has had the vision of providing a world-class gathering place, creating inspiring, engaging and authentic Western experiences.  The best cowboys and cowgirls come here to compete in the many different events which you will get to see with your two-day Stampede pass. 

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Dinosaur Provincial Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of the park is a Natural Preserve. We will have the benefit of a local guide for our tour through the Park.

The Most Iconic View in Canada

Located in Banff National Park lies Lake Louise,  the most iconic view in Canada. Turquoise waters and the Victoria Glacier are perfectly framed by the soaring mountains. It’s easy to see why Lake Louise is one of the most photographed sites in Canada.

Beautiful Banff

Banff National Park is 6,641 square kilometres of unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain where visitors are rewarded with a bird’s eye view of six mountain ranges.

Rafting on the Bow River

Bring along your camera to capture the breathtaking scenery of the Bow Valley. Experience the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains by water as you gently float 7km down the Bow River floating past the Hoodoos that line the shore.

Heritage Park Historic Village

Heritage Park provides an immersive experience that connects people with the settlement of Western Canada. The Park spans 127 acres, Heritage Park encompasses three main areas:

• Heritage Park Historical Village
• Gasoline Alley Museum
• Heritage Town Square

Elevate Your Dining Experience

Calgary's own revolving restaurant on top of the Calgary Tower offers more than just magnificent views of the City and Rocky Mountains. Unforgettable food, an award winning wine list and a contemporary design all come together to make this unique dining destination a step above the rest.

This is a Great Stampede Experience & Introduction to Calgary

This is a complete Calgary Stampede package with seats for the parade, rodeo and chuck wagon races, and you’ll be staying in a convenient downtown location. With your guided tour of Calgary under your belt, and with accommodations close to the Stampede, the RiverWalk, and within walking distance of several restaurants, you’ll be exploring the city with confidence and rounding up some great memories!

View the Famous Vistas!

Yes, Banff and Lake Louise are famous, but these vistas are truly spectacular! Breath in the splendor of the mountains surrounding the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and survey the view of Banff and the meandering Bow River from atop Sulphur Mountain. Feel small in the shadow of the majestic Rocky Mountains!

Roam a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Inscribed in 1979, Dinosaur Park in Alberta’s Badlands is not only strikingly beautiful, it has some of the most important discoveries of dinosaur fossil specimens ever made and also has outstanding examples of major geological processes that are continuing to shape the earth.

• Return airfare from Toronto 
• Transfers in Calgary
• Our unique Connections Program
• Private motorcoach transportation
• 6 nights of accommodation
• 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• Local professional guides and all entry fees and park passes
• Services of a Professional Tours in Canada Tour Director

Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person and include HST. *See also Terms & Conditions - Prices.

Included Highlights

• Calgary Stampede Package
• Dinosaur Provincial Park, guided
• Lake Louise
• Banff
• Sulphur Mountain Gondola
• Bow Valley River Hoodoo Float
• Heritage Park Historic Village
• Calgary Tower Including Dinner at Sky 360

Day 1: Fly to Calgary

Set your clocks back two hours when you arrive in Calgary to meet your tour director. Transfer to your centrally located hotel and take time to settle in and freshen up. Once ready, gather as a group and head out for dinner.

Stay: Hilton Garden Inn, Calgary

Nights: 6

Meals: D

Day 2: Calgary Stampede Parade & Chuck Wagon Races

Put on your cowboy boots because after breakfast, you’ll be taking in the Stampede Parade with top-notch reserved bleacher seats. After a city tour in the afternoon, head to the Stampede Grounds for the famous Chuck Wagon Races and Grand Stand Show! You’ll want to get some shut-eye because tomorrow is a full day at the Calgary Stampede!

Meals: B

Day 3: Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Free Time

We hope those cowboy boots are comfortable, since we’re returning to the Stampede for the afternoon Rodeo!  After the rodeo, enjoy free time exploring and rustling up something fun for dinner.

Meals: B

Day 4: Dinosaur Provincial Park

Rise and shine in beautiful Calgary! After breakfast, board the coach for Dinosaur Provincial Park. A heritage site “like nowhere else on earth,” this is Badlands Canada! Today, the park covers over 8,000 hectares of groves and cottonwood plains and is home to birds, coyotes, and rabbits, but 75 million years ago, the land was different. Underfoot, there’s an abundance of dinosaur bones. Learn about the diverse fossil discoveries and geological history as you tour the park with a local step-on guide before returning to the hotel for dinner at your leisure.

Meals: B, L

Day 5: Banff & Lake Louise

After breakfast, we set out for Lake Louise.  We’ll begin our day of adventures with a 1-hour walk around the lake. Next, we’ll take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola to the top for lunch then head all the way down to the beautiful Bow River to enjoy the serenity of a guided rafting float tour. In downtown Banff, you’ll have dinner on your own, and then we’ll head back to the hotel.

Meals: B, L

Day 6: Heritage Park, Calgary Tower

Today is about all things culinary, cultural, and choral. We will enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Heritage Park Historic Village and a delicious lunch at the Wainright Hotel, located right in the village. The afternoon includes an option to continue to explore the museum or to visit Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (at an additional fee). Twenty-two exhibition stages tell Canada’s musical story. For tonight’s farewell dinner, experience the innovative cuisine of Sky 360. Take in the best views of Calgary from 191 metres above the downtown core while the venue revolves one full rotation over the course of dinner. 

Meals: B, L, D

Day 7: Travel Home

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Meals: B

For this trip, you will be staying in the same hotel for the duration of the tour, so you can truly

settle into your “home away from home”:

Hilton Garden Inn, Calgary (6 nights)

Located conveniently in the heart of the trendy East Village, The Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown is within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, and attractions including Stampede Park. The hotel has many amenities including a restaurant and bar, a rooftop terrace, and an indoor pool. The room types are all efficiency rooms with 1 king bed & a queen pull-out sofa.

This tour is designed to showcase the Calgary Stampede and nearby Alberta attractions. It is a fast-paced tour with a lot of walking so be sure to bring good, comfortable shoes.

The HooDoo River Tour is a gentle float down the Bow River.  No paddling is required.

This tour starts in Calgary and ends in Calgary, so with our Connections Program, we could welcome guests to join us from anywhere in the world! Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.