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3-day calgary to vancouver, banff national park, lake louise, johnston canyon, johnston canyon and kamloops tour tour code : gol-cgy-0011.

Departure City : Banff AB, Calgary AB

Available Days : Wednesday

Highlights : Welcome to Canada’s first national park: Banff! It is also known today as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the abundant wildlife and all the amazing views along the scenic drives to Banff National Park. Enjoy a complimentary Banff Hot Spring ticket and fully get to experience the original ecological Sulphur Mountain Hot Spring. Visit the beauty of Canada’s greatest adventures for an unforgettable tour filled with many memories to cherish!

• For groups departing on 12/15/2023-01/07/2024, an additional fee of CAD$157.5/USD$120 per room per night will be charged in peak season.
• If the order includes children, please make sure to note and inform them of their age in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise fees will be charged on-site according to adult standards.
• A minimum of 2 people are required to book this tour. 

3-Day Calgary to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Revelstoke, Kamloops and Vancouver Tour Tour code : GOL-CGY-0022

Departure City : Calgary AB

Available Days : Mon, Tue, Thu, Friday, Sat, Sun

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4-Day Vancouver to Banff Town, Rocky Mountains, Calgary, Yoho National Park, ColumbiaIce Icefield and Kamloops Tour Tour code : GOL-VAN-205A

Available Days : Mon, Tue, Wed , Thu, Fri & Sun

• If the order includes children, please make sure to note and inform them of their age in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise fees will be charged on-site according to adult standards.  

4-Day Calgary to Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park, Kamloops, Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise and Vancouver Tour (Free Airport Pickup) Tour code : GOL-CGY-0012A

Available Days : Tuesday

• For groups departing on 12/15/2023-01/07/2024, an additional fee of CAD$157.5/USD$120 per room per night will be surcharged.
• If the order includes children, please make sure to inform us their age in advance when placing the order, otherwise they will be charged according to adult standards.

4-Day Calgary to Rocky Mountains, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Kamloops and Vancouver Tour (Free Airport Pickup) Tour code : GOL-CGY-0014A

Available Days : Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun

• During maple season from 07/04/2024-07/14/2024, staying in Calgary during this period is subject to an additional peak season surcharge of USD$90/room/night or CAD$120/room/night. If the order includes children, please make sure to note and inform them of their age in advance when booking the itinerary, otherwise fees will be charged on-site according to adult standards.

4-Day Calgary to Banff National Park, Columbia Icefield, Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park Tour Tour code : GOL-CGY-0023

Available Days : Mon, Thu & Sun

Highlights : Stay in two major national park towns: Banff Town and Jasper TownFour major national parks + two provincial parks --- Rich attractions, value-for-money experienceJasper National Park + Banff National Park + Yoho National Park + Glacier National ParkRobson Provincial Park + Wells Gray Provincial ParkIce Explorer - Giant Snowmobile Tour to the Columbia IcefieldMaligne Lake Cruise – Visit the second largest glacial lake in the world and the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Elven IslandJohnston Gorge - a stunning natural attraction carved by thousands of years of water erosionExclusive visit: BC Wildlife Park,

5-Day Calgary to Rocky Mountains, Banff, Moraine Lake, Kamloops and Free time in Banff Town Tour (Free Airport Pickup) Tour code : GOL-CGY-0010

Available Days : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun

5-Day Calgary to Rocky Mountains, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Kamloops and Vancouver Tour (Free Airport Pickup) Tour code : GOL-CGY-0015A

Available Days : Mon, Thu & Sat

• During maple season from 07/04/2024-07/14/2024, staying in Calgary during this period is subject to an additional peak season surcharge of USD$90/room/night or CAD$120/room/night.

5-Day Calgary to Yoho National Park, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Vancouver and BC Wildlife Park Tour (Free Airport Pickup) Tour code : GOL-CYG-017A

Available Days : Wed, Sat & Sun

Highlights : Stay in two major national park towns: Banff Town and Jasper TownFour major national parks + two provincial parks --- Rich attractions, value-for-money experienceJasper National Park + Banff National Park + Yoho National Park + Glacier National ParkRobson Provincial Park + Wells Gray Provincial ParkIce Explorer - Giant Snowmobile Tour to the Columbia IcefieldMaligne Lake Cruise – Visit the second largest glacial lake in the world and the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Elven IslandJohnston Gorge - a stunning natural attraction carved by thousands of years of water erosionExclusive visit: BC Wildlife Park,

5-Day Calgary to Banff, Jasper National Park, Jasper, Kamloops, BC Wildlife Park, Maligne Lake and Vancouver Tour (Free Airport Pickup) Tour code : GOL-CGY-0018A

Highlights : Stay in two major national park towns: Banff Town and Jasper TownFour major national parks + two provincial parks --- Rich attractions, value-for-money experienceJasper National Park + Banff National Park + Yoho National Park + Glacier National ParkRobson Provincial Park + Wells Gray Provincial ParkIce Explorer - Giant Snowmobile Tour to the Columbia IcefieldMaligne Lake Cruise – Visit the second largest glacial lake in the world and the largest glacial lake in the Rocky Mountains, and explore the mysterious Elven IslandJohnston Gorge - a stunning natural attraction carved by thousands of years of water erosionExclusive visit: BC Wildlife Park

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Banff & Jasper National Parks Sightseeing

Rocky mountain coach tours, nestled in one of world’s largest swath of mountain peaks, the canadian rockies exhibit a rare natural wilderness that offers a last refuge for old-growth forests and whole mountain ecosystems. join one of our award-winning canadian rockies guided bus tours to explore easy and accessible trail walks to fabulous viewpoints. wander around glacier-fed turquoise lakes set against a backdrop of massive glaciers and spiral mountain peaks, and watch bighorn sheep and elk grazing contentedly as they drift across wild valleys., circle west, price (double, per person).

Standard Hotel : $1,129 – $1,289 / Premium Hotel: $1,659 – $2,119

Vancouver → Jasper → Banff → Lake Louise → Vancouver

• Day 1-4: Guided coach tour, including Banff, Jasper, & Lake Louise
• 3 nights of hotel accommodation: 2 nights in Banff, 1 night in Jasper
• 3 breakfasts
• Park Pass & Toll-fee
• Services of a mountain tour director
• Excursions to Maligne & Johnston Canyons
• Optional Activities: Ice Explorer tour, Banff Gondola ride
• Beautiful booklet of the Canadian Rockies

Western Trails

Standard Hotel : $1,229 – $1,389 / Premium Hotel: $1,759 – $2,219

Vancouver → Jasper → Banff → Lake Louise → Calgary

• Day 1-3: Guided coach tour, including Banff, Jasper, & Lake Louise
• Day 4: Scenic coach journey from Banff to Calgary

Western Classic

Standard Hotel : $1,309 – $1,469 / Premium Hotel: $1,829 – $2,279

Calgary → Jasper → Banff → Lake Louise → Vancouver

• Day 1: Scenic coach journey from Calgary to Jasper
• Day 2-4: Guided coach tour, including Banff, Jasper, & Lake Louise

Mystic Mountains

Standard Hotel : $1,829 – $2,089 / Premium Hotel: $2,559 – $3,219

Vancouver → Jasper → Banff → Lake Louise → Kelowna → Vancouver

• Day 2-5: Guided coach tour, including Banff, Jasper,, Lake Louise & Kelowna
• 4 nights of hotel accommodation: 2 nights in Banff, 1 night in Jasper, 1 night in Kelowna
• 4 breakfasts
• Excursions to Maligne & Johnston Canyons, a Winery tour

West Coast Triangle

Standard Hotel : $1,629 – $1,889 / Premium Hotel: $2,359 – $3,019

• Day 1-5: Guided coach tour, including Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise &  Wine Country

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Grand Circle: Overall, this tour has exceeded our expectations. Sue had a list (long) of things to do and see. All ticked. wow!  Our guide Jeff has an excellent level of local knowledge and the driver was very assured and considerate. Again, Thank you for an amazing grand circle tour, we loved Read more “Thank you for an amazing grand circle tour, we loved it”

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1. Moraine Lake & Lake Louise Tour from Calgary/Banff/Canmore

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8. Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

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10. Lake Louise & Yoho (Moraine Lake June - Oct) from Calgary/Banff

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16. Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Half Day Tour

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18. 3 Day Columbia Icefileds,Jasper,Lake Louise Calgary&Banff pick up

19. 2 Day Scenic Tour in Calgary Banff Lake Louise Moraine Lake

20. Day Trip to Banff, Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon from Calgary, Banff

21. Kootenay National Park Day Tour from Calgary

22. Banff to Calgary YYC Airport (Shared Shuttle Bus)

23. Drumheller (Dinosaur Valley) & Horseshoe Canyon 1-Day Tour

24. Super DEAL! Canadian Rockies visit Banff, Jasper and Yoho, 5-days tour

25. Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Tour from Calgary - Canmore - Banff

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I used this business on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 for a Seniors group to travel to the Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary from Strathmore. There were a total of 35 people in the group. We utilized the 56 passenger coach for our group so they could all be together in one Coach. We were delighted with the comfy seats, the excellent PA system, and the historical commentary provided by the Coach driver on our journey to and from the Casino; the added benefit of the large underbelly storage meant that the walkers didn't even need to be folded which was ideal for our group. The owner, Tony, was easy to deal with, very accommodating, and gifted our group with a bag of tasty Lindt chocolates which were a hit and disappeared quickly! I highly recommend this Shuttle service and would use it again for sure.

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This was the first tour I booked through TripAdvisor and was pleased with the whole process. Booking was simple and the tour was wonderful! Ian was our guide and he was very informative and friendly. We got on the tour at the Calgary Tower stop and we departed on time. We had a few issues finding one of the group members at another stop and got started on the tour a bit late. However, we didn't miss any stops and had plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy the views at each place. When we arrived in downtown Banff the driver gave us several recommendations for food. There was ample time for a sit down meal and some shopping. It was a really wonderful way to see the beauty of the area in a one day trip. Highly recommended!!!

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Super happy with how the trip turned out, lots of good feedback about the new bus as well. Thank you for being flexible with the route change and many stops along the way out. It’s always a pleasure working with you on this trip!

Ian, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable about the area. This is a great way to get a taste of the National Park if you aren't hiring a car but bear in mind that they can't possibly show you as much as if you were driving yourself! It certainly made us keen to go back and spend more time in the areas we visited and more off the beaten track places in future. Don't forget that the altitude means that it can be a lot colder in the National Park than it is in Calgary, so take your gloves if going in autumn!

We loved the whole day! The tour of the Atlas Coal Mine was my favourite but my 15 year old daughter loved the Tyrell Museum. The whole day was very interactive and interesting. Norm was our guide for the entire day. He was friendly and full of knowledge. On the drive from Calgary to Drumheller, he gave us lots of facts of the city as well as the history of the area and the rock formations. My 13 year old son was able to get his energy out at our stops along the way and we were able to take a lot of great pictures. I would definitely recommend this company and tour. I am really glad we did it. We will be talking about it many years from now.

My friend and I had a wonderful and unforgettable experience at the Round the Block Tours. We did a tour around Calgary and in Drumheller so if you are a history buff this tour might be the one for you. Very friendly and accommodating hostesses, careful and kind bus drivers and especially Tony. Our favourite tour is the Drumheller tour, it’s a 3 hours drive with stops if you need a washroom and explore the near sites. We went to the Badlands (you’ll see Hoodoos which are really cool formed rocks so better have your camera with you), to the Drumheller Museum (approximately 2 hour tour in this; lots of dinosaur remains; will expand your knowledge about their history), to the underground coal mine (very cool tour; you get to wear helmets and go explore the underground coal mines and an excellent and very informative tour guide), you’ll go at the star mine suspension bridge too which was a little bit scary for us to cross but its worth it. It was a good day. We took a lot of good pictures. We made friends. We had fun and we’re up to do another tour from the Round the Block Tours in the future.

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Loved the tour. Very informative. Brian took the time to show us what made Calgary what it is today.

I have been living in Calgary for 14 years and accompanied a friend on the tour. What a pleasant experience! Our drivers on both tours were friendly and knowledgeable and full of interesting information about my home city that I never knew. I would highly recommend this city tour to visitors and locals

Even though it rained all day it was still an amazing trip. The Badlands and especially the Hoodoos are well worth seeing. The trip to the mine was very interesting. There were steps to climb but they were not that bad. Though due to the rain leaking through some of the gaps in the wall there were a few spots that needed a bit more care. The Tyrell Dinosaur museum was amazing and a great way to spend a rainy afternoon

A must to discover Calgary!

Price-quality ratio excellent! Well presented and organised! Brian, our guide, was a great and passionated speaker.

What a great day out - packed with lots of different activities and our tour guide and driver, Rose, was informative, helpful and made every effort to ensure we got the best out of the tour. It included stops at a number of scenic vantage points looking out on to various stunning landscapes or interesting geological or historical places, and a shoogly pedestrian suspension bridge for fun. A stop at a coal mine was fascinating and the conducted tour inside (by a specialist guide) a tremendous experience. The Royal Tyrrell museum is superb and well worth the two hours or so we were there. We even managed a short ferry ride. Whilst it was a long day for us - 7:15 am pick up and back around 6:30 or so - it was an even longer day for Rose but she was cheerful and informative to the end! Admissiions to the mine and the museum are included and its a small group tour so I thiught it excellent value. Lunch was extra and pruchased at a small school museum between the mine and the museum and was a good soup and sandwich, with pie to follow if desired - we tried one we hadn't come across before and it was home made and delicious.

Our firm booked RTB to take a group of 12 ladies to the mountains for a business networking hiking adventure. I received a call from Tony the day before to confirm details, our driver Rose called me when she arrived (half an hour early!!) and everything went great the whole day. Rose was super easy going, and made sure we were well taken care of. I will use RTB again next year for our 2nd annual hiking adventure!

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I had an extra day in Calgary, was looking for doing something and then I found this day trip. The booking was super easy and so was the day itself. The driver was waiting in front of the Calgary Tower and greeting me right away. We were 9 people on the tour from all over the world. It was the perfect size! The tour started at 7:30am and we had a little washroom break in Canmore. Our first stop was at Lake Louise where we had about 90mins so spend our time walking around and checking out the scenery. After that we headed to Moraine Lake where we had about 30mins -- a bit short for my liking but it was okay. We had to wait for a group member for about 15mins and because of the tight schedule our driver had to shorten our time in Banff down to about 1h15mins which I really disliked but she immediately offered to stay a little bit longer in the Rocky Mountains after checking with the group if that's okay. I really liked this kind of service, offering extra spare time! After Banff we went and had a look at Bow Falls, Surprise Corner and had 30mins at the Tunnel Mountains Hoodoos Trail to enjoy this beautiful view after heading back to Calgary where we arrived at around 7pm.

It was the perfect tour for getting a little insight in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Everything went really well, the driver was super nice and offered us free water during the trip. On the entire trip she told us a lot about the area, culture, history, etc. A lot of information, a lot of amazing nature, a great trip!

I would probably do it again!

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Top Tours in and Around Calgary

Tours are a great way to experience a destination and the perfect way to get a local’s perspective on the history, food, and culture of a city. Enjoy the convenience of a tour bus, the freedom of a bicycle, or the adventure of motorcycle sidecars on these guided tours in and around Calgary. Let experienced guides and tour operators do the planning and explore everywhere from downtown Calgary and Banff to Dinosaur Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Find the tour that is right for you as you explore Calgary and beyond.

Top Bus & Motorcycle Tours of Calgary

There is currently no hop-on hop-off bus services available in Calgary but plenty of guided bus tours to help you explore the city.

• Blue Sky Tours is a bus tour company with a city tour for everyone. Take the City Highlights tour and see everything from the Calgary Tower and Olympic Plaza to Fort Calgary and views from Scotsman Hill. Sports fans will love exploring sports venues like the Scotiabank Saddledome, McMahon Stadium, and the Olympic Oval. Hunt for antiques in the historic neighbourhood of Inglewood or explore heritage and executive homes that have defined Calgary since the turn of the century.
• Learn about important landmarks and public spaces on the CalgaryWalks & Bus Tours city bus tour with engaging guides. Tours leave from the base of the Calgary Tower and return to the same location at the end of the day.
• Hammerhead Scenic Tours offers year-round bus tours of Calgary with key stops at WinSport, Heritage Park, and Scotsman Hill. Each tour lasts approximately 3 hours on a comfortable air-conditioned tour bus.
• Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures offers guided sidecar motorcycle tours in and around Calgary. Experienced drivers let you enjoy the view from the sidecar on a 90 minute tour of Calgary, featuring historic locations and the neighbourhoods of Kensington and Inglewood.
• RTB Tours & Shuttles  offers a Calgary Evening Tour with incredible views of the downtown Calgary skyline from Crescent Heights and Scotsman’s Hill. This tour is an excellent choice for visitors who are only in Calgary for a short time. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours between 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Top Walking Tours of Downtown Calgary

• BUMP Festival Mural Tours guide you through Calgary’s open air street art gallery! See 20+ murals in the heart of the Beltline, marvel at record breaking artworks, celebrate local history, and learn about the most iconic murals in the city. 
• CalgaryWalks & Bus Tours tells the story of downtown Calgary from its early beginnings to the lively urban centre it is today. Tours guides lead a historical walking tour to major landmarks at a comfortable pace, through Stephen Avenue and along the Bow River Pathway.
• History Wrangler Tours offers tours of Downtown Calgary and a special "Haunted Cowtown" tour that gives unique perspectives into the history of the city on guided walking tours. Tours last between 2 and 3 hours and begin at the Calgary Tower.
• Toonie Tours provides a first-hand introduction to the city with local experts through a variety of tours including a Free Walking Tour, their one-of-a-kind Street Art and Craft Beer Tour, a classic Bike Tour, or a Scootsee City Highlights Tour. 

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Toonie Tours offers a number of unique experiences, including a Craft Beer tour

Top Ways to Tour Banff National Park

Explore the beauty and wonder of Banff National Park with a guided tour company that will provide transportation and helpful information along the way. These tours depart from Calgary and provide transportation to and from Banff.

• Tour Banff National Park, visit Tunnel Mountain, ride the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, or cruise the waters of Lake Minnewanka with Blue Sky Tours .
• Discover Banff Tours guides small groups to the major highlights in Banff along with custom experiences at Lake Louise, and Grotto Canyon, and Johnston Canyon. Looking for adventure? Try hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, snowshoeing, dogsledding, skiing, or snowmobiling with Discover Banff Tours.
• Canadian Scenery Travel and Rocky Mountain Scenic Tours provide tours of the Canadian Rockies and Banff National Park in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
• You can even tour Banff National Park with an award-winning tour guide and his furry friend Reno. Tours with Big Wolf Tour Company are small groups, up to ten people, and explore Banff from sunrise to sunset with big adventure in mind.
• Hammerhead Scenic Tours provides a full day tour through the Alberta foothills and the Canadian Rockies, with stops at Two Jack Lake, Lake Minnewanka, Moraine Lake, and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, with key stops at Lake Louise and the Town of Banff. This full day tour lasts approximately 10-11 hours.
• RTB Tours & Shuttles offers guided tours to Banff National Park with key stops at the Town of Banff, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and the Victoria Glacier. This year-round tour departs Calgary at 7:30 a.m. from the base of the Calgary Tower and returns at approximately 6:30 p.m.
• Brewster Sightseeing gives you the opportunity explore Banff and the charming shops, galleries, cafes, and restaurants of this mountain town. Finish it all off with a ride up the Banff Gondola and a tour of Lake Minnewanka . Tours depart from Calgary, Canmore, and Banff.

Top Tours of Drumheller and the Badlands 

Explore Drumheller and the Badlands with expert tour guides and comfortable transportation. These tours depart from Calgary and provide transportation to and from Drumheller and the Badlands.

• Experience the Canadian Badlands with Blue Sky Tours and visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum and Horsethief Canyon just east of Calgary.
• Calgary Tours departs from the Chinese Cultural Centre every Sunday for a one day tour of the Badlands, with Horseshoe Canyon, hoodoos, and a visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum on the itinerary.
• Hammerhead Scenic Tours provides a full day tour from Calgary that includes stops along Horseshoe Canyon and the North Dinosaur Trail, a visit to the World’s Largest Dinosaur, and a key stop at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. This full day tour lasts approximately 9.5 hours.
• Explore Drumheller and the Badlands with RTB Tours & Shuttles , with key stops along Horseshoe Canyon, the Hoodoos, Atlas Coal Mine, Rosedale Suspension Bridge, and the world famous Royal Tyrrell Museum. Tours begin in May each year and departs Calgary at 7:30 a.m. from the base of the Calgary Tower and returns at approximately 6:15 p.m.

Visit the Canadian Rockies with Discover Banff Tours 

Tour the Canadian Badlands to explore the lands where dinosaurs roamed (photo credit: Travel Alverta/Katie Goldie)

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Tours

• Blue Sky Tours offers a 1 day interpretive tour of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour can also be combined with a trip through the town of Nanton, Bar-U Ranch, or Bragg Creek.
• Hammerhead Scenic Tours offers a full day tour of this historic site with a scenic drive along the Legendary Cowboy Trail and admission to the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre . This full day tour lasts approximately 9.5 hours.

Waterton Lakes National Park Tours

• Take a multi-day tour of Waterton Lakes National Park with Blue Sky Tours and discover the spectacular scenery and wildlife just along the Canadian/American border.
• Hammerhead Scenic Tours provides a guided tour along the historic Cowboy Trail with stops at the Buffalo Paddock, Prince of Wales Hotel, Cameron Falls, and Red Rock Canyon, before arriving at Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier International Peace Park. This full day tour lasts approximately 12.5 hours.

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Jeremy Fokkens)

Scenic Waterton Lakes National Parks is near the Canada/USA border (photo credit: Travel Alberta/Celestine Aerden

Calgary's Top Food Tours

• Let your appetite lead the way with Alberta Food Tours and meet the farmers and chefs behind the food. From Sunday Brunch at the Calgary Farmers’ Market and Craving Kensington to Inglewood Edibles and the food of 17th Avenue SW, Alberta Food Tours will take you on a delicious culinary adventure. Alberta Food Tours also offers tours with local guides in Banff and Canmore.
• Calgary's Food Bike Tours combines the joy of biking and cooking. Master the culinary arts and sample fun dishes from exciting venues as you cycle through the city's central neighborhoods. This casual tour takes around three hours, rain or shine, from June to September.
• Taste the City offers a self-guided tasting experience where you book online, receive a code, and enjoy curated plates and mocktails at three to five surprise restaurants all within walking distance. No need to worry about menus or payments! Simply choose your neighbourhood and date, then relax and savour the evening.
• Ready to discover the best brews in Calgary? Canadian Craft Tours offers a Calgary Brewery Tour that will take you behind the scenes of the local craft beer scene. Round trip transportation, tours, and tasting flights are included in each tour. YYC Tours  provides bookable brewery, distillery and wine tours, with 'Jump On' tours offered a few Saturday's every month.
• Toonie Tours' Street Art & Craft Beer Tour  showcases some of Calgary's favourite brewpubs while introducing you to Calgary's vibrant public art scene.

Float Through Calgary on a Self-Guided Tour

• Self guided river rafting from Lazy Day Raft Rentals and The Paddle Station start in the northwest with greats views of downtown Calgary. These floats last between 2-4 hours. 

Taste the City offers a tasting experience where menu selections are payments are taken care of ahead time.

Floating the Bow River typically takes between 2-4 hours (photo credit: Travel Alberta)

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Travelling across Canada by motorcoach offers you the best vantage point to view the beauty of this country!  Pass golden prairie fields, Great Lakes and historical cities to Canada’s ocean playground, during autumn’s spectacular show of colours.

DEPARTURE: Day 1 Edmonton 7:00 am | Red Deer 9:00 am | Calgary 12:00 pm | Fort Macleod 2:00 pm | Lethbridge 2:30 pm Day 2 Medicine Hat 7:30 am | Swift Current 10:00 am | Moose Jaw 12:00 pm | Regina 12:45 pm

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Edmonton to Calgary to Medicine Hat

An experience to be long remembered begins as you set off on your Adventure to Eastern Canada . Depart Edmonton, travel south via Red Deer to Calgary meeting your travel companions enroute. Arrive in Medicine Hat for overnight.

Medicine Hat to Brandon

Saskatchewan passengers join the tour as you travel through the unique scenery of the Canadian Prairies.  Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy into Manitoba for an overnight in Brandon. Get acquainted at an informal WELCOME MEET and GREET upon arrival.

Brandon to Kenora

A stop in Winnipeg allows time to experience the iconic intersection of Portage and Main. Not far away, delve 6,000 years into the past at Winnipeg’s “Meeting Place” – THE FORKS. This National Historic Site offers an array of culinary, entertainment and shopping options. Continue to Ontario and call Kenora home for the night.

Kenora to Thunder Bay

Drive along a portion of the Canadian Shield and connect to Toronto’s YONGE STREET, considered to be the longest street in the world! Stop to view KAKABEKA FALLS before arriving in Thunder Bay, site of the Lakehead Terminal Grain Elevators.

Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie

Enjoy rugged scenery along the north shore of the great Lake Superior as you travel to the “City of Locks”.  Stops along the way include the TERRY FOX MONUMENT, near where Terry’s heroic run tragically ended, an included lakeside PICNIC along Lake Superior and WAWA, famed as a stopover for Canada geese during their migration.   

Sault Ste. Marie to Toronto

(2 nights) Observe the tallest smokestack in the Commonwealth at the home of the BIG NICKEL in Sudbury.  This is Inco’s largest-producing nickel mine on the continent. Follow the shoreline of beautiful Georgian Bay before arriving in Toronto. FLY PASSENGERS join the Nagel Tours all-motorcoach group.

Toronto/Niagara Area

Visit one of the world’s greatest wonders – Niagara Falls, on a day trip through the Golden Horseshoe to the Niagara Peninsula. Stop at WELLAND CANAL LOCK 3 for a view of the canal. Enjoy free time in NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE and a WINERY visit before getting up close on a “Voyage to the Falls” boat tour by NIAGARA CITY CRUISES. Enhance your view during an INCLUDED DINNER at Table Rock House Restaurant before returning to your Toronto hotel.

Toronto to Kingston

Begin your day with a spectacular view of Canada’s largest city from the CN TOWER. Learn about the city and surrounding area while on tour with a local STEP-ON GUIDE before departing for the historic city of Kingston for overnight.

Kingston to Quebec City

(2 nights) All Aboard! Enjoy your morning BOAT CRUISE through the heart of the 1000 ISLANDS.  Travel along the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence River before arriving in Canada’s oldest French settlement for a two-night stay.

Quebec City

Accompanied by a local expert, explore over 400 years of history as portrayed on a GUIDED TOUR of the only walled city north of Mexico. Your afternoon includes free time to independently stroll the narrow winding streets. Enjoy a fun evening featuring an INCLUDED DINNER at an authentic SUGAR SHACK.

Quebec City to Riviere Du Loup

Travel Canada’s oldest road with a stop at an old-fashioned BAKE OVEN renowned for its maple butter on fresh-baked bread. Visit the famous shrine of STE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRE. Discover CANYON STE-ANNE with its soaring waterfalls and suspension bridges. A FERRY ride across the St. Lawrence River brings you to Riviere du Loup for overnight. 

Riviere Du Loup to Miramichi

The scenic Matapedia Valley route brings you to our first Maritime province, New Brunswick. View fishing villages along the coast before arriving in Miramichi, situated on the banks of the Miramichi River for overnight.

Miramichi to Charlottetown

(3 nights) Test your sense of perception at MAGNETIC HILL and how vehicles coast uphill!  Visit the fishing village of Shediac for a photo opportunity with the WORLD’S LARGEST LOBSTER.  Arrive in Prince Edward Island for a three-night stay via CONFEDERATION BRIDGE, longest bridge in the world crossing ice-covered water. Experience a true “Island Tradition” at an INCLUDED LOBSTER DINNER. (meal option available)

Charlottetown

With a LOCAL GUIDE see the unique sights of the area including GREEN GABLES Heritage Place and CAVENDISH BEACH.  The evening is free for you to plan on your own. You might choose to relax or take advantage of your location and be entertained at Confederation Centre of the Arts by ‘ Jersey Boys’ – the 1960’s rags-to-riches story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

A FREE DAY to enjoy historic Charlottetown.  Choose to follow the signs and storyboards of ‘tales of old’ while exploring historic Great George Street or watch for cruise ships while wandering the waterfront.  Tickle your taste buds with one of many local flavours along the way.

Charlottetown to Baddeck

(2 nights) Travel to Wood Islands and board the FERRY to Caribou on the Nova Scotia mainland.  Drive across the Strait of Canso, the deepest causeway in the world, onto Cape Breton Island.  Continue to the resort town of Baddeck, nestled along the shores of the Bras d’Or Lake for a two-night stay.  Visit the ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM to see the many exhibits of this famous inventor.

The spectacular scenery of Cape Breton Island unfolds during a circle tour of the CABOT TRAIL.  Enjoy picture stops and a PICNIC LUNCH as you travel through CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDS National Park with its coastal mountain peaks, quaint seaports and rugged coastline. Share your favourite Cape Breton highlights with fellow friends at tonight’s INCLUDED DINNER.

Baddeck to Halifax

(2 nights) Continue to Halifax, Nova Scotia’s capital and Atlantic Canada’s largest city.  Be impressed by the natural beauty of this harbourfront setting before an afternoon GUIDED TOUR. Enjoy two nights in this “city on the sea” at your centrally located hotel.

A FREE morning to relax or explore on your own. Options include touching a piece of military history with a visit to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site as it comes to life with the sounds and colour of the mid-1800s, or maybe a visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 to research the arrival of your ancestors.  For lunch, let the call of the ocean and beauty of the sea lure you to picturesque LUNENBURG. Enjoy a late afternoon visit to one of Canada’s most popular stops in Atlantic Canada, PEGGY’S COVE. With its lighthouse sitting on a massive granite ledge, this cove is a mecca for artists and photographers alike. Savour the local flavours here, with an INCLUDED DINNER in this very East Coast locale.

Halifax to Saint John

“Spread your tiny wings and tour away” while at the ANNE MURRAY CENTRE in Springhill, hometown of Canada’s famous “Snowbird”.  Re-enter New Brunswick and stop in HOPEWELL CAPE, location of the highest tides in the world.  View the Flower Pot Rocks carved by the Fundy tides.  Travel through FUNDY NATIONAL PARK and arrive in Canada’s Loyalist City, Saint John.

Saint John to Fredericton

Come witness the REVERSING RAPIDS where the Bay of Fundy’s highest tides pour, push and rise into the Saint John River to reverse its direction. Travel to ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA, Canada’s first seaside resort. While at KING’S LANDING, see what life was like in New Brunswick 200 years ago.  No time like the present to discover the past! Overnight in the capital city of Fredericton.

Fredericton to Levis

Before leaving the last Maritime province, venture across the HARTLAND COVERED BRIDGE, longest in the world.  Visit SAINT-JEAN-PORT-JOLI to see the works of the famous wood carvers.  Enjoy a view of Quebec City from across the river as you overnight in the picturesque city of Levis with its village-like feel.

Levis to Ottawa

(2 nights) Pass through south shore farmlands before arriving in Montreal for lunch. Lots of options to choose from in the OLD PORT district before a driving tour to the iconic landmark of MONT ROYAL. Continue to Canada’s picturesque capital for the next two nights.

Start your day on a GUIDED TOUR of this beautiful city. See the centre of Canada’s government during a GUIDED TOUR of PARLIAMENT. (The ROYAL CANADIAN MINT is offered if parliament is in session) Your hotel is conveniently located to allow time to explore on your own.  Join your travel companions tonight for an INCLUDED DINNER.

Ottawa to Sault Ste. Marie:  Fly Passengers

depart for Ottawa airport to allow for early afternoon flights.  The all-motorcoach group will follow the Ottawa River Valley. Experience some of the best fall color areas in Ontario as you pass through North Bay and Sudbury before returning to the very centre of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie.

Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay

As Mother Nature continues to amaze, follow the Lake Superior coast northbound. Known to the Ojibwe people as gichigami , views of Lake Superior from here are spectacular. Revisit Thunder Bay for overnight.

Thunder Bay to Winnipeg

Leave the rugged wilderness of the Canadian Shield and return to the Western Provinces. End your day in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Share tour memories at a HOSTED FAREWELL DINNER.

Winnipeg to Swift Current

Travel through southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan on your way to Swift Current for overnight.  Bid farewell to your fellow travellers from Saskatchewan.

Swift Current to Calgary to Edmonton

As you near home, reminisce with new-found friends.

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• Kakabeka Falls
• Terry Fox Monument
• Lakeside Picnic
• Welland Canal Lock 3
• Niagara-on-the-Lake
• Niagara City Cruises
• 1000 Islands Boat Cruise
• Sugar Shack
• Old fashioned Bake Oven
• Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre
• Canyon Ste-Anne
• Magnetic Hill
• World’s largest lobster
• Confederation Bridge
• Lobster Dinner
• Green Gables Heritage Place
• Cavendish Beach
• Free day in Charlottetown
• Alexander Graham Bell Museum
• Cabot Trail
• Picnic Lunch
• Cape Breton Highlands
• Peggy’s Cove
• Anne Murray Centre
• Hopewell Cape
• Fundy National Park
• Reversing Rapids
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• King’s Landing
• Hartland Covered Bridge
• Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
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The 14 BEST Calgary Tours and Excursions for 2024

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Compiled by the Road Trip Alberta team

Last updated on January 6, 2024

Basing yourself in Calgary on your next Alberta trip is a great plan – there’s a lot to see in the city and within a short driving distance! In just one hour, you can immerse yourself in the foothills and then the Rocky Mountains, see dinosaur fossils at Dinosaur Provincial Park in the Canadian Badlands, and more. Even better, a stay in Calgary can introduce you to all kinds of fun experiences within city limits, and sometimes, the best way to experience any city is through guided tours.

There are plenty of Calgary tours available, but we made the research and selection process more manageable by rounding up some highly recommended experiences. So whether you’re looking for tour operators right in Calgary or one to take you on a side trip to Drumheller or Banff or more, read through this guide to the best Calgary tours for inside the city and beyond.

The Best Calgary Tours

City of calgary sightseeing tour by sidecar – our top pick.

• Tour Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Star Ratings: 5/5 (20+ reviews)

With so many great options it was hard to narrow it down, but because of the unique mode of transportation and the Calgary views, this tour rose to the top.

Take in the sights of the city on a vintage sidecar tour! On this 70-minute guided tour of Calgary, you can relax while your driver takes you around the city and narrates the sights along the way.

There is a brief stop for photos at either Scotsman’s Hill or Crescent Ridge where the driver also doubles as a pseudo-photographer for some tourist shots overlooking the heart of Calgary. Included in the ticket price is the option to choose your pick-up location from one of the downtown Calgary hotels or at the base of the Calgary Tower .

3-hour Bike Ride Through Beautiful Calgary and the Bow River

• Tour Length: 3 hours
• Star Ratings: 5 / 5 (10+ reviews)

Slow down and hop on two-wheeled transportation to connect with the city. See tourist hot spots like the Peace Bridge, Prince’s Island Park, Fort Calgary, the Calgary Stampede grounds, and more! Start your journey at Joe’s Garage Bicycle Rental and Repair in southwest Calgary and embark on a trip to 10 different spots throughout the city, all while hearing tales of conquest, mystery, and First Nations culture before ending back at the bike shop.

The tour operator has infant seats and buggies available for children so that they can join in on the experience, and since there is a cap of 12 travellers in the group, it is guaranteed to be a small, intimate experience. Please note that this tour is moderately physical and not recommended for those with heart problems or other serious medical problems

This tour includes:

• Use of bicycle – no need to bring your own!
• Helmet (if wanted)
• A bicycle lock

Our guide, Dan, was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and accommodating! It was just my husband and I on the tour, and we loved every minute! It was a great way to see the city and learn all about it!! – Viator user Judy_Z

Calgary Brewery Tour

• Tour Length: 3 hours and 30 minutes

The microbrewery scene in Calgary has exploded in the last decade, and there are some seriously good award-winning brews to sample on this tour! You will even have access to your very own self-proclaimed “beer geek tour guide” and get an educational, behind-the-scenes beer sampling experience. The meeting (and end) point is downtown at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, and you will be transported around in style by a branded Canadian Craft Tours van.

There are three stops on this Calgary tour: Bow River Brewing, OT Brewing Company, and Born Brewing Co. Each sharing their story, vision, and of course, some stellar brews!

Private Self-Guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

• Tour Length: 2 to 4 hours
• Star Ratings: 5 / 5 (70+ reviews)

This experience is rated as Calgary’s number one outdoor activity, so you know it will be a good time! This self-guided experience on the Bow River begins at the launch point in West Baker Park, so all you have to do is show up, and a 4, 6, 8, or 10-person inflatable raft will be waiting for you. Hop in with your crew and enjoy a leisurely float at your own pace as you explore some natural parks and enjoy exceptional views of the cityscape. Depending on the river flow, this journey can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, and the final destination is Prince’s Island Park in the heart of the city.

For an even more convenient experience, you can grab a ride in the shuttle from the Lazy Day office in northwest Calgary to the launch point and back for an additional fee of $7 per person.

This is an amazing way to spend a day in Calgary! Pack a picnic lunch, grab your tunes, and head out! So much fun!! You have the rental raft for the whole day, so take your time, stop along the way! We had so much fun the first time, we went 2 more times this summer! TripAdvisor Reviewer

Ghost Tour of Calgary By Sidecar

• Star Ratings: 5 / 5 (3 reviews)

If ghost stories and unique transportation are your jam, look no further than this spooky Calgary tour by sidecar! This adult-only ghost tour takes you to historic parts of the city, places like Fort Calgary, Inglewood, and Scotsman’s Hill, with experienced drivers. Listen to a professional storyteller providing live narration via helmet communication along the way. Stop at historic pubs for non-alcoholic refreshments (or an alcoholic drink at your own expense). Enjoy a fun night in Calgary while learning about the darker parts of the city’s history and some of its notorious residents.

This experience is tailored to small groups tour and only allows a maximum of 6 travellers. It meets and ends at the Calgary Tower with a starting time of 7:30 pm.

We had sooooo much fun. I would do it again. They were the nicest people to have with us. If you’re looking for a great time don’t pass this up ! – Viator user Ann_H

The Best Of Calgary Walking Tour

• Tour Length: 2 hours

The absolute best of Calgary is highlighted in this 2-hour walking tour that begins at the Calgary Tower. This experience is a private tour that comes with a knowledgeable guide who will enlighten your group about the roots and old stories of how Calgary came to be and how it developed into Canada’s Stampede City. Get your listening ears and legs ready for 2 hours of walking and talking!

Calgary Private Food Tour

• Tour Length: 3+ hours

This tour is unique because it is fully customizable! Provided through Alberta Food Tours, you can set up a group of 2-45 people with your very own guide(s), depending on group size. The tour time is customized to fit your needs, whether late morning, afternoon or evening, Sunday through Thursday.

What dining establishments you end up at are customized depending on what you want to experience! Indulging in delicious food with good company – this personalized experience is definitely a fantastic and memorable way to spend a few hours.

Day Tours From Calgary

Horseback trail ride in kananaskis – top pick, horseback trail ride in kananaskis.

The raving testimonials seal the deal on why this horseback adventure is a top pick for Calgary tours found outside Calgary.

• Star Ratings: 5/5 (120+ reviews)

A trip to Alberta will not be complete without a horseback riding adventure! And the spectacular scenery in Kananaskis is some of the best in all of Canada. This wonderful tour is capped at eight people to ensure personal attention by the guides throughout the journey, and it is open to all skill levels of horse experience, from novice to experienced riders. The activity begins and ends in Kananaskis, so a vehicle is required to get there by yourself from Calgary. However, the scenic drive alone is worth it, not to mention the exciting opportunity to leisurely explore the Kananaskis Valley and have many wildlife viewing opportunities.

This tour includes a professional and experienced guide, and the use of a horse and necessary equipment.

It was a great experience. Our trail ride leader was excellent as was the trailing rider. We had a great time. The horses were great. We would recommend it to everyone who wants the experience of doing a trail ride and seeing some awesome country. – VIATOR USER Thomas_O

Kananaskis River Rafting

• Tour Length: 4 hours
• Star Ratings: 5 / 5 (35+ reviews)

Pair fantastic views with some adrenaline-pumping action, resulting in this Kananaskis river rafting adventure. This small group tour leaving from Canmore or Banff is excellent for all levels of whitewater rafting experience, even beginners and even includes snacks! Embark on a 1.5-2 hour rafting experience followed by a refreshing swim in the Kananaskis River, one of Alberta’s most pristine waterways. Also included in this tour are free photos of your rafting adventure available online so you can download and share your epic time with all your family and friends.

A group of 10 of us went rafting, and it was so much fun. Our guide Tim was fantastic, made us feel safe and we had tons of laughs. – Viator user Jim_N

Banff National Park Tour From Calgary

• Tour Length:
• Star Ratings: 4.5/5 (60+ reviews)

Enjoy exploring all Banff National Park has to offer without worrying about driving yourself or paying a national park fee! Starting from a hotel in downtown Calgary, travel in an air-conditioned tour bus to Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies and visit landmarks such as Sulphur Mountain (there is an opportunity to add on a gondola ride here too, which is HIGHLY recommended), Bow Falls, and Johnston Canyon . The full-day tour also allocates some free time in the Banff townsite for shopping and grabbing a bite to eat before heading back to the bus for the journey back to Calgary.

The scenic views, in the Banff area are outstanding!! Also our Driver/Guide Sammy was excellent!!! The trip was well organized and implemented!!! – Viator user Kevin_G

Canmore Caving

• Tour Length: 6 hours
• Star Ratings: 5 / 5 (220+ reviews)

Embark on a “Caver For A Day” experience in Rat’s Nest Cave, one of the longest caves in Canada! Pick from two departure times to begin a tour that will test your physical and mental limits. The full-day tour begins with a 45-minute hike uphill learning about the area’s geologic history with possible wildlife sightings. Once at the cave entrance, you will rappel down 59 feet and begin the route, ending at a crystal-clear grotto.

Note: Caving is a moderately strenuous activity and requires climbing, crawling, squeezing, and sliding through a cave. In addition, guests are required to wear a helmet as well as a safety harness which has a maximum waist size of 45″ (114 cm) and a maximum leg size of 33″ (84 cm). Equipment will be provided.

A unique experience. Something that should definitely be on a bucket list. Very informative as well as fun. John was fantastic. – Viator user Jacqui_P

Private Day Tour – Calgary to the Royal Tyrrell Museum

• Tour Length: 8 to 10 hours
• Star Ratings: 4.5 / 5 (10+ reviews)

Discover the hoodoos in the rustic Canadian Badlands landscape with a trip to explore Drumheller . In addition to the amazing landscape, during the trip, see the World’s Largest Dinosaur, Drumheller’s Little Church, Horseshoe Canyon, and Horsethief Canyon.

There is an option to add on the Royal Tyrrell Museum and Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site for the additional admission fees, and in our opinion, they are both definitely worth the costs. Although this is a sightseeing tour with no narration, it is a private chauffeured experience for you and your group, so enjoy the luxury!

Jeff was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable of the area and gave fantastic local (and international) travel tips and recommendations. He offered to take photos of us at every stop which is super important to me. – Viator user Hannah_R

Columbia Icefield Adventure 1-Day Tour From Calgary or Banff

• Tour Length: 13 Hours

Spend the day exploring the wonders of the Canadian Rockies! And also get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the Columbia Icefield on foot. This full-day tour picks up from either downtown Calgary or Banff. You will see natural wonders, including the Waputik Range, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake, and the Crowfoot Glacier – many of the top highlights found on the famed Icefields Parkway .

For an additional cost, you can also hop on the Columbia Icefield Ice Explorer and see the landmark up close! This great tour includes highlights to discover from both Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, with the convenience of round-trip transit throughout.

Glacier is stunning and driver provided good service. He is knowledgeable and professional and helped taking pictures for us . – Viator user Quilin_Z

Lake Louise and Yoho National Park From Calgary

• Star Ratings: 4.5 / 5 (110+ reviews)

See the most stunning Canadian Rockies landscapes – from Lake Louise to Moraine Lake – on this exciting full-day tour! With pickups in Calgary and Banff National Park, you will get to witness the amazing sights of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake, with a pass-by of the Spiral Tunnels before being dropped back off at your starting point. Learn about the area’s history from your tour guide and enjoy the scenery as you sit back and relax. Bonus: if you book this tour during the winter months, it also includes snowshoeing.

Our guide, Alan, was so knowledgeable. Perfect amount of time allowed at each stop. So nice having someone else do the driving and parking. Highly recommend this tour. – Viator user Cyndy_P

If you are basing yourself in Calgary, we can help you plan your stay:

• Where to stay in Calgary .
• Where to eat in Calgary . Or, if you want to get specific, where to find the best pizza in Calgary !
• All of the great things to do in Calgary .
• And if you’re heading west, we have curated a list of the best Banff tours as well.

Dalene Heck is a co-founder of Road Trip Alberta. She was born in Edmonton, grew up in the Peace Country, and has ventured to almost every corner of Alberta and the world (she’s travelled to 60 countries)! She is a serial blogger, the CEO of HMI Marketing , co-creator of the Trip Chaser card game, a leukemia-slayer, and cat whisperer.

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See the best of our Maritime provinces on this all-Canadian itinerary, showcasing this beautiful part of our country. Come see some of the highlights of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and PEI, and make your reservation early on this memorable two-week holiday.

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Come along for spectacular sightseeing in Eastern Canada, including Montréal, a kitchen party in Miramichi, sightseeing on Prince Edward Island, a visit to Green Gables, the spectacular Cabot Trail, Peggy's Cove, historic Lunenburg, the famous Hopewell Rocks, a guided tour in Fredericton, 3 Fabric of Canada events, and so much more.

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Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Montreal where we spend our first night.

Enjoy a mid-day visit to historic Quebec City. Then, take the scenic drive to St. Simeon, and take a ferry across the St. Lawrence, spending the night in Riviere-du-Loup.

Arrive late afternoon in Miramichi, where you'll be welcomed after dinner with a down-home kitchen party.

Enjoy a fascinating visit to Olivier Soapery, followed by a cruise on the bay with lobster fishers with an included lobster feast. Cross the Confederation Bridge to P.E.I., spending two nights in Charlottetown.

A local guide joins us for a full day tour of Prince Edward Island. Visit Lucy Maude Montgomery's home, and enjoy a lunch reminiscent of the era of Anne of Green Gables

We return to New Brunswick, and travel south toward Nova Scotia. Stopping for a Fabric of Canada luncheon, we arrive this afternoon in Baddeck for a two-night stay.

We travel the Cabot Trail today, one of the most beautiful drives in North America.

This morning we travel from Baddeck to Halifax. Take in the scenery along the south shore of Minas Basin. Enjoy a guided city tour before checking into our home for the next three nights.

Visit the most photographed place in North America, Peggy's Cove. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the Halifax waterfront. The June 23 departure also features the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo performance today. All other dates include a scenic harbour cruise aboard the tallship, Silva.

Travel through picturesque Mahone Bay to the historic town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and explore the downtown waterfront area.

Travel across Nova Scotia and into New Brunswick, visiting the famous Hopewell Rocks. one of the most iconic natural sights in the Maritimes. The vista changes moment by moment, as the tide makes its way in and out of the basin twice per day. Then, stop at Magnetic Hill and experience the bizarre sensation of coasting uphill.

Enjoy a beautiful drive along the St. John River, stopping in Fredericton for a guided tour of the city.

Day Thirteen

Travel along the south shores of the St. Lawrence this morning to Montreal, our home for the night. A farewell dinner is included this evening at a lovely downtown restaurant.

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We make our way home today, arriving early evening.

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Kitchen party in Miramichi

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Recognition for Negro Leagues' baseball stars stirs memories of Alberta barnstorming tours

Famous players like satchel paige and cool papa bell came through western canada.

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Leroy (Satchel) Paige found himself pitching in front of thousands of fans in central Alberta for Ponoka's first annual baseball tournament in 1959.

Before making his mark on Major League Baseball (MLB), the Hall of Fame pitcher was a name to watch for in the Negro Leagues — and was involved in a number of firsts for baseball in Western Canada.

Now Paige and other baseball greats like Cool Papa Bell who played in Alberta will be in the MLB's official book after the league announced it is absorbing the available Negro Leagues numbers.

After the decision was announced last week, the move was stirring local memories of a time when barnstorming Black baseball greats drew huge crowds to exhibition games in Alberta.

The Negro Leagues were made up of African American players in the United States who were excluded from playing in the majors due to their race. 

The leagues began at a national level in the 1920s but faded after Jackie Robinson became MLB's first Black player when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. 

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"In Canada, you couldn't necessarily see Major League Baseball players come up here unless you had a minor league team," Ian Wilson, co-founder of Alberta Dugout Stories, a baseball blog and podcast, said in an interview on CBC's Calgary Eyeopener.

Until 1971, none of the players who predominantly played in the Negro Leagues were inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame. 

That changed when Paige joined their ranks that year.

Barnstorming in 'Berta

Alberta's connection to baseball's history runs deep into the archives.

With a lot of Negro League teams and their affiliated players unable to draw large crowds in the U.S. — and some games even being protested — they often travelled north of the border, staging exhibition games in front of fans who otherwise wouldn't get the opportunity to see top-level talent.

Playing in Canada was often a better experience for the players, Wilson said, and a win for those on the diamond, in the dugout and in the stands 

"From all the newspaper accounts that I've seen, the players seemed to enjoy Canada more,… It doesn't mean that there wasn't racism. I think there were some racist experiences, but there were less," he said.

"To get a chance to see a Satchel Paige, a Cool Papa Bell … what a real treat."

LISTEN | Ian Wilson talks about the baseball players who came through Alberta decades ago:

Regarded by many as the fastest man in the sport's history, James (Cool Papa) Bell gave Albertans a preview of what the Negro Leagues had to offer when he came through Edmonton in June of 1948 with the Kansas City Monarchs.

The once-blazing centre fielder was a player-manager at the time, with his career winding down, but he still gave fans a show, according to Wilson.

Bell made stops in Medicine Hat, Sylvan Lake, Camrose, Crowsnest Pass and Lethbridge.

Absorbing numbers 'enhances baseball history'

With statistics from the Negro Leagues now officially recorded, there's a chance for people to get into the game in a way they haven't before.

Ferguson Jenkins, the first Canadian MLB player inducted into the Hall of Fame, hopes the move will lead fans to learn more about the sport, its history and the Negro Leagues players.

MLB's inclusion of Negro Leagues stats will 'enhance baseball history,' Ferguson Jenkins says

"What it's done is it's going to enhance baseball history," he said in a CBC News Network interview.

"Youngsters who really don't know that much about baseball will get the opportunity to maybe read about some players that they just heard of but never seen."

Jenkins, whose father played for an all-Black baseball team in Chatham, Ont., in the 1930s, said he's hoping for more Canadian recognition now that the record books have been updated.

For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.  You can read more stories here .

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Omar is a multiplatform journalist with CBC Calgary. He often covers stories about sports, culture and diverse communities in the city. You can reach him at [email protected] for tips or story ideas.

With files from the Calgary Eyeopener and Chris Iorfida