AUTHENTIC WESTERN ADVENTURES 

Calgary Stampede 4 Days/3 Nights from $931.00 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Hotel accommodation at Calgary International Hotel for three nights; two day Calgary Transit Pass; two day admission to the Stampede grounds; admission to the Calgary Tower; admission to afternoon Stampede Rodeo, admission to Stampede evening Chuck Wagon & Stage Show, Souvenir program & Golf Shirt. For bookings call Adventure World on 1300 363 055.

Homeplace Ranch 4 days/3 nights from $1541.00 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Return transfers from Calgary Airport or downtown; accommodation for three nights in private rooms with their own bathroom and shower; use of horses, saddle and guides; Meals from dinner on day one to lunch on the last day. For bookings call Adventure World on 1300 363 055.

Cowboy Country Ranch Stay 4 days/3 nights from $1699 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Accommodation at Homeplace Ranch, car hire, trail rides, meals and all ranch activities. For bookings call Canada & Alaska Specialist Holidays on 1300 794 959.

Mountains Lakes Cabins & Tipi Self Drive Tour 14 days/13 nights from $4321 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Alamo Car hire, plus accommodation at Exshaw near Banff, Rafter Six Guest Ranch, Jasper House Bungalows, Lake Louise Inn, Lundbreck Sierra West Ranch, Mountain Meadows rustic Cabin, a tipi camp at Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump plus a stay at Hilltop Ranch B&B and Drumheller’s Country Inn. This tour also includes 13 breakfasts, two dinners, admission to Heritage Park, Royal Tyrell Museum of Palaeontology, Banff Gondola, Athabasca Ice Explorer, Lake Louise Gondola, a two day horseback trip, maps and driving directions. For bookings call Value Tours on 1300 361 322.

Rockies Rodeo & Ranch 10 days / 9 nights from $4759 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Three nights Calgary Stampede accommodation at the Sandman Downtown, platinum reserve seating for one night at the Rodeo, gold reserved seating at the Chuckwagon races & Grandstand Show. Two-day Calgary Light Rail Transit pass, six nights at a rustic Dude Ranch, welcome dinner at the ranch, all meals at the ranch, four half day rides, White-water rafting adventure, Rocky mountains tour including visits to lake Louise & the Columbia Icefield, half day tour of Banff, half day tour of Kananaskis country, Heritage Park visit, and Calgary Zoo. For bookings call Talpacific Holidays on 1300 737 201.

HOME OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES

Banff and Jasper Rockies Tour 8 nights/9 days from $1655 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Coach transfer from Calgary to Banff, four nights at the Banff International Hotel, Discover Banff tour including a Gondola Ride, plus an evening Wildlife Safari. Coach tour from Banff to Jasper stop at the Columbia Icefield enjoy a ride on the Brewster Ice Explorer, also visit Athabasca Falls. Four nights in Jasper at the Jasper Inn Alpine Resort, Discover Jasper Tour including a visit to Maligne Canyon, enjoy a raft float trip on the Athabasca River, and a scenic coach transfer back to Calgary. For bookings call your preferred travel agent and ask for this Venture Holidays package.

Canada Rocky Tour - 11 days/10 nights from $1744 per person.

Twin share ex. Vancouver to Calgary Includes: VIA Rail from Vancouver to Jasper in silver and blue class in an upper and lower berth; 4 nights accommodation at Whistlers Inn in Jasper; Discover Jasper half day tour; Jasper Tramway Tour; Jasper to Lake Louise Full Day Tour including a ride on the Ice Explorer at Columbia Icefields; 1 night accommodation at Deer Lodge in Lake Louise; coach transfer Lake Louise to Banff; 4 nights accommodation at Red Carpet Inn in Banff including continental breakfast daily; Discover Banff half day tour; coach transfer Banff to Calgary. For bookings call Adventure Destinations on 1300 136 330.

Lodges of the Rockies 8 Day/7 Night Brewster Self Drive Adventure from $1891.00 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Visit: Calgary, Field, Emerald Lake, Moraine Lake, Jasper & Banff. Includes: First class hotel accommodation for seven nights including provincial taxes; seven days car rental; Ice Explorer Ride on the Athabasca Glacier; Jasper Tramway Ride; Banff Gondola; Lake Minnewanka Coach & Cruise Tour; Luggage handling at hotels; National Park Fees, Maps and documentation. For bookings call Adventure World on 1300 363 055.

Banff & Jasper Coach Tour 9 Days/8 Nights from $1596.00 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Coach transfer from Calgary to Banff, four nights at the Mount Royal Hotel in Banff, Discover Banff tour including a Gondola Ride, plus an evening Wildlife Tour & Cruise. Coach tour from Banff to Jasper, with stop at the Columbia Icefield; enjoy a ride on the Brewster Ice Explorer, also visit Athabasca Falls. Four nights in Jasper at the Lobstick Lodge, Discover Jasper Tour including a visit to Maligne Canyon, enjoy a raft float trip on the Athabasca River, and a scenic coach transfer back to Calgary. For bookings call Adventure World on 1300 363 055.

CITY HIGHLIGHTS

Edmonton Gateway stopover 4 days/3 nights $455 per person.

Includes: Three nights at Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe, or equivalent, round trip transfers between the hotel and Edmonton International Airport, one day city highlights tour with Eddie Bus Tour stopping at the city’s top attractions with admission to the Royal Alberta Museum including the Syncrude Gallery of Aboriginal Culture, and admission to Fort Edmonton Park. This ticket is also valid on all Edmonton Transit bus and train services. For bookings call Spectrum Holidays on (03) 8804 2420

City Highlights Calgary & Edmonton Tour - 4 days/3 nights from $459 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary to Edmonton. Includes: 1 night accommodation at International Hotel in Calgary; coach transfer Calgary to Edmonton; 2 nights accommodation Courtyard by Marriott in Edmonton; Edmonton Hop On/Hop Off city tour. For bookings call Adventure Destinations on 1300 136 330

Calgary & Edmonton 5 day/4 night city tour from $616 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Two nights accommodation at the Sandman Hotel, a Calgary city sightseeing tour visiting Canada Olympic Park, and Fort Calgary. Coach transfer to Edmonton city, two nights at the Sandman Hotel West Edmonton, an Edmonton Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour with 21 stops covering historical sights, shopping areas, the zoo, museum and galleries. For bookings call your preferred travel agent and ask for this Venture Holidays package.

Calgary Gateway Stopover 4 days/3 nights $775 per person.

Includes: Three nights accommodation at the Calgary Marriott or equivalent, round trip transfers between the hotel and Calgary International Airport, a city highlights tour visiting Fort Calgary and Canada Olympic Park plus admission to Glenbow Museum and Calgary Tower. For bookings call Spectrum Holidays on (03) 8804 2420.

STEP BACK IN TIME

Dinosaurs & Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump Tour – 2 days/1 night from $260 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Minivan transportation from Calgary to Drumheller to Calgary and Calgary to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump to Calgary; driver and guide services; 2 lunches; museum entrance fees; local taxes. For bookings call Adventure Destinations on 1300 136 330.

Calgary & Dinosaur Highlights Tour – 4 days/3 nights from $549 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Three nights at the International Hotel, half day sightseeing and a full day tour to the Dinosaur area of Drumheller. For bookings call Canada & Alaska Specialist Holidays on 1300 794 959

Tracking Dinosaurs Tour – 6 days/5 nights from $1161 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary Includes: Five nights at Sandman Calgary Hotel, taxes, airport transfers, Calgary city sites tour and Dinosaur Badlands Tour along the Cowboy trail out of Calgary, through Diamond Valley to discover the native history including Head Smash In Buffalo Jump. This tour also includes a day visit to Banff in the Rockies. For bookings call Natural Focus Safaris on 1300 363 302.

PRESTINE WILDERNESS

Kananaskis & Waterton Wilderness 5 days/4 nights from $749.

Includes: Car hire ex Calgary, accommodation at Delta Lodge in Kananaskis, where Broke Back Mountain was filmed in the surrounding mountains, and Waterton Glacier Suites right on the lake in spectacular Waterton National Park. Visitors to Waterton will enjoy a quant Canadian village where elk roam freely on the streets and around the lake, and walking trails are abundant. For bookings call Canada & Alaska Specialist Holidays on 1300 794 959

Jasper National Park Tour 4 nights/5 days from $1041 per person.

Twin share ex. Jasper Includes: Four nights accommodation at the Jasper Inn Alpine Resort. Enjoy a tour of the most spectacular areas of Jasper National Park, first stop Maligne Canyon, enjoy a walk along the Maligne River as it thunders through the canyon in a series of waterfalls. Continue to Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake for a 90 minute boat cruise to world renowned Spirit Island. Also enjoy a visit to Miette Hot Springs with wildlife viewing on route. For bookings call your preferred travel agent and ask for this Venture Holidays package.

Trails of Discovery 9 Days / 8 nights self drive package ex Calgary from $2669 pp.

Includes: Nine day mid size car rental including taxes & fees, eight nights accommodation with luggage handling at the hotels, visits to Calgary, Waterton, Banff, Columbia Icefield & Drumheller. Attractions include Ice explorer ride, 20 min helicopter ride from Cline River, Banff Gondola, Bow River Float trip, admission to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump, Waterton Lakes International cruise, admission into Royal Tyrell Museum of Palaeontology plus more. For bookings call Talpacific Holidays on 1300 737 201.

WILDLIFE IN ITS NATURAL HABITAT

Wildlife & Wilderness - 5 days/4 nights from $820 per person.

Twin share ex. Calgary to Jasper Includes: Calgary to Jasper Full Day Tour including a ride on the Ice Explorer at Columbia Icefields; 4 nights accommodation at Amethyst or Lobstick Lodge in Jasper; Half day River Float Trip on the Athabasca River; Evening Wildlife Tour to the Maligne Valley. For bookings call Adventure Destinations on 1300 136 330

Wildlife & Wilderness Tour – 5 days/4 nights from $1220 per person.

Twin share ex. Jasper Includes: Two nights in Jasper at Lobstick Lodge, two nights in Banff at Mount Royal Hotel, hotel taxes, Discover Jasper Tour visiting Athabasca Canadian Heritage River and Maligne Lake. At Athabasca Glacier you will venture onto the ice in a specially designed Ice Explorer. This package also includes a transfer between Jasper and Banff, a Discover Banff Tour, evening wildlife Safari ex Banff. For bookings call Natural Focus Safaris 1300 363 302.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many Hollywood blockbuster movies have been filmed on location in Alberta-Canada due to its spectacular backdrop of scenic wonder.

• Brokeback Mountain starring Heather Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal was filmed around Kananaskis

• The Assassination of Jesse James starring Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck was filmed around Edmonton at Fort Edmonton National Park, and Calgary at Heritage Park

• Unforgiven starring Morgan Freeman and Clint Eastwood was filmed around Drumheller

• Legends of the Fall starring Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins was filmed around Canmore and Kananaskis

• Shanghai Noon starring Jackie Chan was filmed around Drumheller

• The Emperor Waltz starring Bing Crosby was filmed around Banff

• River of No Return starring Marilyn Monroe was filmed around Banff

Self drive movie maps to all these locations can be downloaded at www.albertamoviemaps.com

SHORT LIST OF ALBERTA-CANADA TOUR COMPANIES:

Adventure Destinations 1300 136 330
Adventure World 1300 363 055
Australian Farmers Travel 1300 366 275
Canada & Alaska Specialist Holidays 1300 794 959
Creative Holidays sell via all travel agents
Natural Focus Safaris 1300 363 302
Talpacific Holidays 1300 737 201
Value Tours 1300 361 322
Venture Holidays sell via all travel agents

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