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- Day 1 Arrive In Calgary Arrive Calgary International Airport and transfer independently to your downtown hotel. The Jonview Roadbook you received will have all the information needed for your holiday/trip/journey. Remainder of the day is at leisure for perhaps visiting Heritage Park, the Calgary Tower or one of the many other attractions the city has to offer. Overnight in Calgary.
- Day 2 Calgary To Drumheller Leaving the city and heading east, you pass through the outer reaches of Calgary's expansive communities and bass into the Badlands - an arid, rocky region displaying the geological and paleontological history of the last 200 million years. This area is one of the largest, accessible dinosaur fields in the world, producing thousands of fossils with new discoveries every year. You may like to independently visit the Royal Tyrell Museum that tells the story of the ancient animals that roamed the land eons ago. Overnight in Drumheller.
- Day 3 Drumheller To Maple Creek / Historic Reesor Ranch Today we journey across Alberta over the provincial border into Saskatchewan - the Bread Basket of Canada. Although famous for its near-endless wheat fields, the province is home to a diverse environment of rolling plains, northern forests and waterways. Arriving at La Reata Ranch, the next three days are yours to explore this beautiful landscape on horseback during the day, and spend the evenings living the social life of a Canadian cowboy. Overnight at Historic Reesor Ranch.
- Day 4 Historic Reesor Ranch The next two days are a time for relaxation, rejuvenation and discovery. For over 120 years, the Reesor family has shared the legacy of ranching in western Canada at this historic Cypress Hills property. Accommodation is in the secluded Cowboy's Cabin, complete with a private BBQ deck, firepit, air conditioning, and spring-fed water. Delicious meals are served in the Ranch Hall Grill, including hearty ranch-style buffet dinners featuring AAA Canadian roast beef and classic sides. All meals included. Overnights at Historic Reesor Ranch.
- Day 5 Historic Reesor Ranch The next two days are a time for relaxation, rejuvenation and discovery. For over 120 years, the Reesor family has shared the legacy of ranching in western Canada at this historic Cypress Hills property. Accommodation is in the secluded Cowboy's Cabin, complete with a private BBQ deck, firepit, air conditioning, and spring-fed water. Delicious meals are served in the Ranch Hall Grill, including hearty ranch-style buffet dinners featuring AAA Canadian roast beef and classic sides. All meals included. Overnights at Historic Reesor Ranch.
- Day 6 Maple Creek / Historic Reesor Ranch To Regina The journey today leads farther into the heart of the province past numerous shallow lakes, grasslands and a horizon-filling Big Sky. Arriving in Moose Jaw, you find yourself in what used to be one of the only two major settlements in the province during its formative years. As a result, the cultures of the immigrants that came to the prairies over the last century have left their mark on the buildings and architecture of this small but intriguing town. Explore the Asian influences on the area with a historical tour and re-enactment in the tunnels below the town streets. Afterwards, tour the Heritage Centre of the world-famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Afterwards, continue on to Regina for the evening. Overnight in Regina.
- Day 7 Regina To Saskatoon Driving northward, the road leads to Saskatoon - once a meeting place and formative centre for popular rock and folk music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Take the remainder of the day and explore this quintessential Canadian town. Overnight in Saskatoon.
- Day 8 Saskatoon / Wasnuskewin Heritage Park Today visit the spectacular Wanuskewin Heritage Park, known for centuries as 'The Gathering Place". Six thousand years ago, Wanuskewin echoed with the thundering hooves of bison and the voices of Indigenous peoples from across the Northern Plains. The nomadic tribes who roamed the lands gathered on this site of natural beauty where today visitors can relive the stories of a people who came here to hunt bison, gather food and herbs and escape the winter winds. Walking in their footsteps throughout the incredible interactive displays, you will understand why this site was a place of worship and celebration, of renewal with the natural world and of a deep spirituality. Overnight in Saskatoon.
- Day 9 Saskatoon To Smoky Lake Today your journey continues in the heart of Canadian Prairies. As you drive towards Smokey Lake, the landscape will transition from gently rolling plains, fields of wheat, canola, and flax, to the more varied topography of Alberta. Along the way, small towns and rural communities are examples of the area's tranquility. The forest and small lakes will show that your destination is approaching. Overnight in Smoky Lake.
- Day 10 Smoky Lake Know for its Pumpkin Festival and rich Ukrainian heritage, Smokey Lake offers a warm and welcoming destination. Located in a picturesque landscape, surrounded by hills and serene lakes, the town provides a perfect welcoming atmosphere and plenty of outdoor activities, like fishing and hiking. Overnight in Smoky Lake.
- Day 11 Smoky Lake To Jasper The grandeur of the Rocky Mountains awaits! As you drive west into the foothills, the mountains grow in the distance until they are suddenly looming outside every window on today's scenic drive. Winding your way through the passes and valleys, you arrive in the outdoor-adventure hub of Jasper. This quiet alpine town is home to magnificent lodges and the jumping off point for excursions, tours and other exciting attractions in Jasper National Park. Overnight in Jasper.
- Day 12 Jasper Today is free to spend around this quiet alpine town. Perhaps take in a lunch at one of the many restaurants, or browse some of the local shoppes. Jasper is renowned as the starting point for days of adventure to be had around the park. You may wish to arrange a Maligne Lake boat cruise or take a ride on the Jasper SkyTram (activities and tours at additional cost). Overnight in Jasper.
- Day 13 Jasper To Banff Drive to Banff via the spectacular Icefields Parkway. We suggest a stop at Peyto Lake en route. Enjoy glorious photo opportunities of snowcapped peaks, waterfalls and alpine meadows as you travel this route considered one of the most scenic drives in the world. Overnight in Banff.
- Day 14 Banff Make today a day of discovery in Canada's most famous Rocky Mountain community! The exclusive shops and restaurants that line Banff Avenue bring the tastes and goods of the world to your fingertips. Elk stroll along the wide central boulevards, creating a surreal mix of human and wildlife habitation. Perhaps arrange a visit to Banff Natural History Museum or gondola ride. Or for the more adventurous, try river rafting or a sidecar tour (activities and tours at additional cost). Overnight in Banff.
- Day 15 Banff To Calgary / End Of Tour Today you descend from the mountains back through the foothills en route to Calgary International Airport in time for your return flight.
Name: Ranchland And Prairies - Superior - 14 Nights
Brand: tripcentral Canada
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Self Drive
Start City: Calgary
End City: Calgary
Hotels: Alt Hotel Calgary East Village - Queen Room (2 Queen Bed)
Parks Canada Discovery Pass - Parks Canada Printable Discovery Pass Family/group
Metis Crossing - River Lot View
Lobstick Lodge - Standard
Lobstick Lodge - Standard
Mount Royal Hotel - Centennial Room
Mount Royal Hotel - Centennial Room
Travelodge Drumheller - Standard
Historic Reesor Ranch - Cowboy's Cabin Rental
Historic Reesor Ranch - Fap Supplement
Historic Reesor Ranch - Cowboy's Cabin Rental
Historic Reesor Ranch - Fap Supplement
Historic Reesor Ranch - Cowboy's Cabin Rental
Historic Reesor Ranch - Fap Supplement
Sandman Hotel & Suites Regina - Standard
Self-guided Visit To The Rcmp Museum
Tunnels Of Moose Jaw Tour
Sandman Hotel Saskatoon - Standard
Sandman Hotel Saskatoon - Standard
Wanuskewin Heritage Park - Admission
Metis Crossing - River Lot View
- YYC - Calgary
CDN - Canada (city)
SMOK - Smoky Lake
YJA - Jasper
YJA - Jasper
YBA - Banff
YBA - Banff
YDR - Drumheller
MAPL - Maple Creek
MAPL - Maple Creek
MAPL - Maple Creek
MAPL - Maple Creek
MAPL - Maple Creek
MAPL - Maple Creek
YQR - Regina
YQR - Regina
YZI - Moose Jaw
YXE - Saskatoon
YXE - Saskatoon
YXE - Saskatoon
SMOK - Smoky Lake
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To HikeBikeTravel.com
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To HikeBikeTravel.com
Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan & Thomas Sbampato
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan & Paul Austring
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To Tourism Saskatchewan & Thomas Sbampato
Calgary - Photo Credit: Tourism Calgary
Calgary - Photo Credit: Tourism Calgary & Kelly Hofer
Drumheller - Photo Credit: Destination Canada
Drumheller - Photo Credit: Destination Canada
Regina - Wascana Park - Photo Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan & J.F. Bergeron - Enviro Foto
Regina - Photo Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan & Greg Huszar Photography
Edmonton - Photo Credit: Edmonton Tourism
Edmonton
Jasper - Photo Credit: Tourism Jasper
Jasper - Photo Credit: Tourism Jasper
Banff - Photo Credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism & Paul Zizka
Banff - Photo Credit to Banff Lake Louise Tourism-Paul Zizka
Historic Reesor Ranch - Photo Credit Must Be Provided To HikeBikeTravel.com



