Western Canada with Inside Passage & Calgary Stampede
Your adventure begins at the Calgary Stampede, “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” This celebration of the Old West brings frontier traditions to life with entertainment and exhibits, great food, world-famous Chuckwagon Races, and the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Then say “happy trails” to Calgary and head to the Canadian Rockies, featuring Banff National Park, the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, and a ride aboard the all-terrain Ice Explorer on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Icefield. Continue into the wilderness of Jasper National Park, with the opportunity to join an optional cruise on Maligne Lake to iconic Spirit Island. En route to Prince George, view Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Embark on an all-daylight rail journey aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena train through the rugged Coast Mountains to Prince Rupert for a two-night stay. Your adventure continues with an Inside Passage cruise through British Columbia’s coastal waterways, where you may spot whales, sea lions, porpoises, bald eagles, and other wildlife. Overnight in Port Hardy before traveling south to Victoria on Vancouver Island. Enjoy time to explore this charming city before sailing across the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands to vibrant Vancouver. Spectacular national parks, a scenic rail journey, an Inside Passage cruise, visits to charming towns and exciting cities and the Calgary Stampede make this value-minded Cosmos Undiscovered vacation an unforgettable Western Canada adventure!
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Calgary, home of the Calgary Stampede! Your Tour Director is on hand from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to answer any questions.
Welcome to the Calgary Stampede — “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Your hotel is conveniently located on the CTrain line, making it easy to come and go from Stampede Park throughout the day! Dust off your cowboy hat and mosey through the gates of Stampede Park with your included admission. Experience the traditions and culture of Indigenous Peoples at Elbow River Camp, sample Western favorites at the Midway, enjoy live entertainment on multiple stages, and browse exhibits showcasing Western art and culture. This evening, watch the heart-stopping Chuckwagon Races as drivers and their teams race for the finish line in one of the Stampede’s signature events. Afterward, enjoy the spectacular Grandstand Show featuring hundreds of singers, dancers, and musicians.
Saddle up for another day exploring the Stampede grounds and grandstands for the famous Calgary Stampede Rodeo. Fuel up for the with a traditional pancake breakfast at Fluor Rope Square at Stephen Avenue Mall. Return to the Stampede grounds this morning to see anything you may have missed the day before, or browse the vendors for cowboy hats, shirts, or boots and other Western wear. Then, take your seat in the grandstands and cheer on your favorite rodeo contenders as top riders and ropers compete in events including barrel racing, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, and thrilling bull riding. Beyond the rodeo arena, enjoy live music, square dancing, Western entertainment, livestock exhibits, shops, bars, and restaurants throughout the grounds.
This morning, enjoy a city tour of Calgary. Highlights include downtown, The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), Stampede Park, the Saddledome, and Canada Olympic Park. Then travel west through the foothills into Banff National Park for a two-night stay. Enjoy an orientation tour upon arrival.
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