Calgary Stampede

An annual world-class rodeo, exhibition, and festival, the Stampede is a celebration of Western heritage.

Region

Western Canada

Duration

7 Days

Activity Rating

Suggested Fitness Scale: Level 3

Tour Starting and Finishing Point: Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is Canada’s best, in a Stetson. It’s a can-do city overloaded with generosity, dern-good cookin’, a fresh forward-thinking culture, and that out-west cowboy vibe. Calgary ticks off every checkbox on a traveller’s list, including playing host to Canada’s biggest party, the Calgary Stampede! Staying in downtown Calgary, you are within walking distance of the Stampede excitement!


Let’s head out for a bit! The Badlands bury prehistoric bones under 8,000 hectares of fossil-rich prairie and Lake Louise has that jaw-dropping view that keeps the postcard industry profitable. Nature went overboard here: an incredible turquoise lake at the foot of hulking mountains divided by the Victoria Glacier and fringed with evergreens. Take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for lunch and then float down the Bow River before heading to Banff. Your final evening you'll enjoy panoramic views of the city while dining at the Sky 360 Restaurant and Lounge at the top of the Calgary Tower.


There’s a lot to do in one week, so put on your cowboy boots, breathe in Alberta BBQ savoury aromas, and give us your best “Yeehaw, Honey!” We’re in for seven spectacular days, crowned by Canada’s favourite summer rodeo – with seats so close you’ll feel like you’re in the saddle!

  • What's Included
    • 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
  • Why This Tour is Great

    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.

  • Customization Ideas

    This itinerary provides some customization options:


    COMBINE WITH ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

    Since the Calgary Stampede is a special event it has fixed dates for the core of the itinerary.   Add the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver after the Calgary Stampede tour, and guests would fly home from Vancouver.


    COMBINE WITh ADDITIONAL TOUR SEGMENTS

    The tour could be extended by adding additional signseeing or hiking exeriences in Banff National Park.

Banff, AB

Nature's Symphony

Banff, AB

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Hoodoos along the Bow River

Faces of Humanity

Hoodoos along the Bow River

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Lake Louise, AB

Sands of Time

Lake Louise, AB

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  • Day-to-Day Itinerary

    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

Calgary Stamped fun!

Faces of Humanity

Calgary Stamped fun!

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Float on the Bow River to see Hoodoos

Sands of Time

Float on the Bow River to see Hoodoos

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Sulphur Mountain Gondola to summit

Nature's Symphony

Sulphur Mountain Gondola to summit

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  • Info & Optional Additions for Guests

    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.