6 DAY SOUTH CANADIAN ROCKIES
6 DAY SOUTH CANADIAN ROCKIES
Discover the true beauty of the South Canadian Rockies - a hidden gem just south of Calgary with an abundance of mining history and incredible views. Relax on a luxurious ranch with horseback riding and world-class mountain range views or learn about Alberta's Prohibition era in this 6-day self-drive.
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Start Location: Calgary
End Location: Calgary
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Sheep River Falls
- Eau Claire Distillery - Prohibition Tour
- Wateron Wildflower Walk
- Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
- Luxurious Thanksgiving Ranch
- Lille Historical Mine Tour
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, a vibrant city in itself and centred around four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the perfect base camp for adventure. Your arrival day is at your leisure. You may choose to venture up the Calgary Tower and enjoy dinner overlooking the city or maybe you'll have time to join one of the many Calgary Foodie Tours available in Kensington, Inglewood or the vibrant 17th Avenue. Our Destination experts can customize your arrival day to optimize your time.
Overnight: Calgary
Day 2: Turner Valley
In the morning, drive to Sheep River Falls – one of Alberta’s most stunning waterfalls with turquoise blue water and picturesque mountain views. Take a short little hike up to the crashing falls and make sure to bring your camera and maybe a packed lunch to enjoy the views. In the afternoon, head to Eau Claire Distillery for the Prohibition Experience. Go back in time to the days of Prohibition when the Moral Reform League declared war against the scourge of alcohol. This experience opens the doors to the sights, sounds and taste of the 1920s, where you will learn about Alberta’s place in Prohibition, the Turner Valley Whisky trading and how the distillery came to be. Alongside the tour is an Eau Claire Distillery guided tasting on their award-winning spirits and craft cocktails.We recommend stopping for dinner at the Chuckwagon Café, a warm and welcoming restaurant serving country-style food in an authentic red barn.
Overnight: Turner Valley
Day 3: Waterton - Crowsnest Pass
This morning we recommend going for a quick breakfast to go at the Cinnamon Bear Cafe. Explore Waterton Lakes National Park and learn how to identify the unique and stunning biodiversity it has to offer. The tour's focus is to give you the skills to identify the abundance of wildflowers that are native to the Canadian Rockies. Join your professional guide who is either trained by scientists or are scientist themselves! A total 3.4km roundtrip hike, this slow-paced journey is a total escape from the busyness of everyday life. This afternoon, head to the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to get an understanding of the rich mining history that exists in the Turney Valley region and learn the stories of those who once lived there.Head to Thanksgiving Ranch for a luxury experience, designed to make you feel at home with a spacious log building filled with modern furnishings alongside antiques. Enjoy an evening of relaxation with amazing views of the Southern Canadian Rockies.
Overnight: Crowsnest Pass
Day 4: Pincher Creek - Thanksgiving Ranch
In the morning, go on a hike through history on the Lille Historical Tour as a local professional guide will tell you stories that will make Lille come alive. Go back in time as you learn about why people moved and settled in Crowsnest Pass and see for yourself how they used to live. Venture through old mine ruins, a cemetery, settlements and mine entrances as you head toward the ghost town of Lille. Once at the townsite, there will be a bagged lunch provided and time to create your own art piece representing what it was once like in the “hustle and bustle” of the early 1900s. Enjoy an evening of leisure at the stunning Thanksgiving Ranch, offering picturesque views and modern comfort with a ranch feel.
Overnight: Pincher Creek
Day 5: Thanksgiving Ranch
Enjoy a day of relaxation at the ranch with amenities such as hot tubs and saunas or embark on a traditional guest ranch adventures like horseback riding, or connect with nature through simple pleasures like hiking, nature photography, mountain biking, or snowshoeing depending on the season.
Overnight: Pincher Creek
Day 6: Depart for Calgary
Depart from Waterton to Calgary on an approximately 3-hour journey. Drop off your rental vehicle as your trip comes to an end.
DATES & PRICES
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 5 Day car rental
- 6 nights of accommodation
EXCLUSIONS
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
Why Take A Custom Tour?
Private & Customizable
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want. A trip that's perfectly timed and well organized.
Unique Experience
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way. Can combine your trip with our group tours. Advice to help you get the most out of your trip.
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You can see what you want, when you want, how you want.
Unique Experiences
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way.
Freedom To Explore
Time to take in each place with only the tours you want to do.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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6 Day South Canadian Rockies
6 days
Created On: 21 Dec 2024
Highlights
- Sheep River Falls
- Eau Claire Distillery - Prohibition Tour
- Wateron Wildflower Walk
- Frank Slide Interpretive Centre
- Luxurious Thanksgiving Ranch
- Lille Historical Mine Tour
Inclusions
- 5 Day car rental
- 6 nights of accommodation
Exclusions
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, a vibrant city in itself and centred around four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the perfect base camp for adventure. Your arrival day is at your leisure. You may choose to venture up the Calgary Tower and enjoy dinner overlooking the city or maybe you'll have time to join one of the many Calgary Foodie Tours available in Kensington, Inglewood or the vibrant 17th Avenue. Our Destination experts can customize your arrival day to optimize your time.
Overnight: Calgary
Day 2: Turner Valley
In the morning, drive to Sheep River Falls – one of Alberta’s most stunning waterfalls with turquoise blue water and picturesque mountain views. Take a short little hike up to the crashing falls and make sure to bring your camera and maybe a packed lunch to enjoy the views. In the afternoon, head to Eau Claire Distillery for the Prohibition Experience. Go back in time to the days of Prohibition when the Moral Reform League declared war against the scourge of alcohol. This experience opens the doors to the sights, sounds and taste of the 1920s, where you will learn about Alberta’s place in Prohibition, the Turner Valley Whisky trading and how the distillery came to be. Alongside the tour is an Eau Claire Distillery guided tasting on their award-winning spirits and craft cocktails.We recommend stopping for dinner at the Chuckwagon Café, a warm and welcoming restaurant serving country-style food in an authentic red barn.
Overnight: Turner Valley
Day 3: Waterton - Crowsnest Pass
This morning we recommend going for a quick breakfast to go at the Cinnamon Bear Cafe. Explore Waterton Lakes National Park and learn how to identify the unique and stunning biodiversity it has to offer. The tour's focus is to give you the skills to identify the abundance of wildflowers that are native to the Canadian Rockies. Join your professional guide who is either trained by scientists or are scientist themselves! A total 3.4km roundtrip hike, this slow-paced journey is a total escape from the busyness of everyday life. This afternoon, head to the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to get an understanding of the rich mining history that exists in the Turney Valley region and learn the stories of those who once lived there.Head to Thanksgiving Ranch for a luxury experience, designed to make you feel at home with a spacious log building filled with modern furnishings alongside antiques. Enjoy an evening of relaxation with amazing views of the Southern Canadian Rockies.
Overnight: Crowsnest Pass
Day 4: Pincher Creek - Thanksgiving Ranch
In the morning, go on a hike through history on the Lille Historical Tour as a local professional guide will tell you stories that will make Lille come alive. Go back in time as you learn about why people moved and settled in Crowsnest Pass and see for yourself how they used to live. Venture through old mine ruins, a cemetery, settlements and mine entrances as you head toward the ghost town of Lille. Once at the townsite, there will be a bagged lunch provided and time to create your own art piece representing what it was once like in the “hustle and bustle” of the early 1900s. Enjoy an evening of leisure at the stunning Thanksgiving Ranch, offering picturesque views and modern comfort with a ranch feel.
Overnight: Pincher Creek
Day 5: Thanksgiving Ranch
Enjoy a day of relaxation at the ranch with amenities such as hot tubs and saunas or embark on a traditional guest ranch adventures like horseback riding, or connect with nature through simple pleasures like hiking, nature photography, mountain biking, or snowshoeing depending on the season.
Overnight: Pincher Creek
Day 6: Depart for Calgary
Depart from Waterton to Calgary on an approximately 3-hour journey. Drop off your rental vehicle as your trip comes to an end.
