Calgary Stampede 100th Anniversary 2012

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8 Days · 10 Meals

Travel Type: Air Holiday
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Special Canadian Rockies Departure to experience the beauty and wonder of western Canada and "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede.

Highlights
Itinerary
Accommodations
Dates & Rates
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Highlights

10 Meals (4 dinners and 6 breakfasts)
Round trip airport transfers
Reserved seating for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and the exciting evening Chuckwagon Races
Buffet dinner at the Stampede and evening variety show and fireworks
Full day pass to the Calgary Stampede exhibits and Midway
Spend 2 nights in the town of Jasper inside Jasper National Park, the largest park in the Canadian Rockies
Spend 3 nights in the town of Banff inside Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park
Enjoy a leisurely narrated cruise on Maligne Lake with some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies
Take a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a breathtaking view of the Banff village valley and surrounding mountains
Snocoach excursion on the Columbia Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier, the largest in North America
Travel the scenic Icefields Parkway through Jasper and Banff National Parks
Enjoy a farewell dinner at the glorious Banff Springs Hotel featuring casual elegance in the heart of the Rockies
Visit Chateau Lake Louise located on the vibrant blue, glacier-fed waters of Lake Louise
$40 in Mayflower Money

Itinerary

Day One – Arrive in Calgary

Day Two – The Calgary Stampede
Billing itself as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Calgary Stampede is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. Cowboys from around the globe gather here for 10 days of bull-riding, steer-wrestling, bronc-riding and barrel racing. In the evening, the pounding of hooves and trembling of the ground mean you are at the famous Chuckwagon Races. Later, a fabulous variety show with top-named entertainment is capped off with a wonderful fireworks display. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Three – Travel the Icefields Parkway
Aboard our motorcoach, we’ll travel along one of the world’s most spectacular mountain highways, the Icefields Parkway. Unsurpassed scenery paralleling the Great Divide in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, the Columbia Icefields, Bow and Crowfoot Glaciers, Athabasca Falls and Peyto Lake, come into view. See snow-capped mountains reflected in the turquoise waters of Moraine Lake and watch for black bear, moose and caribou along the way. (Dinner)

Day Four – Maligne Lake Cruise
Today, in spite of its highways and railroad, Jasper National Park looks very much like it did when David Thompson, Canada's great fur-trade-era explorer, first saw it. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Jasper National Park as we cruise Maligne Lake with its unparalleled vistas. Learn of the local history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and Jasper National Park as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rockies drifts past your window. Watch moose lazily wander the shoreline and look for other wildlife that are native to the area. In the afternoon we return to Jasper in plenty of time for exploring the city. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Five – Experience the Ice Age
This morning it’s on to Banff, Canada’s first National Park. Located amid the rugged alpine beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Banff is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We trade in our motorcoach for a “snocoach” and venture on to North America's largest glacier, the Columbia Icefield’s Athabasca Glacier. You will travel in a specially designed vehicle to the middle of the glacier, as your driver points out interesting geological features. At the icefall below the glacier headwall, step out onto ice formed from snow which fell as long as 400 years ago. Savor magnificent views of the region as we continue along the parkway to the town of Banff. (Breakfast)

Day Six – Banff Sightseeing
Enjoy a tour of Banff, including Bow Falls and Tunnel Mountain. We take a gondola ride in enclosed cars to the peak of Sulphur Mountain for a spectacular panoramic view of the village and valley below. The remainder of the day is free to explore the vibrant village of Banff, full of wonderful shops and charming boutiques. Enjoy strolling alongside locals and world-travelers as you discover a cosmopolitan collection of galleries, boutiques and cafés. (Breakfast)

Day Seven – Chateau Lake Louise
We travel to beautiful Chateau Lake Louise where majestic mountains soaring skyward are reflected in the vibrant blues of the glacier-fed Lake Louise. This evening, we celebrate our Canadian adventure and say goodbye to new friends during a farewell dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)

Day Eight – Calgary and Home
Following breakfast, we depart Banff on a group transfer to Calgary for flights home after 1:00 p.m. (Breakfast)

Accommodations

Days One and Two

The International Hotel, Calgary, Alberta

Days Three and Four

Sawridge Hotel, Jasper, Alberta

Days Five through Seven

Banff International Hotel, Banff, Alberta

Dates & Rates

2012 Departure Dates	Per Person Twin	Single Room Add	Triple Room Deduct
July 14	$2,649	add $1,129	deduct $14

Call for air rates and schedules from your city to and from Calgary.

Stay another night

Rooms for the night before the tour are available. Cost for a room in Calgary is $329, tax included.