Canadian Wonders to be Discovered on the Roads Less Travelled

Land of the Chinook Winds

Frequent warm and dry Chinook winds blowing over this region from the Rockies have created idyllic ranching country filled with rich grasslands in the Foothills to the Prairie. Southern Alberta has been blessed with spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery and is dotted with many charming places to visit. As you travel through the “quiet” scenic areas of southern Alberta, you will learn about the ranching history in the Foothills, experience the First Nations rich history and customs, and visit one of the most beautiful and best kept secrets among the national parks in Canada.

Along this route in the land of the Chinook arch, you can experience a variety of adventures. Learn what it takes to be a cowboy at the Bar U Ranch. Walk to the base of a buffalo jump site. Take a hike or horseback ride along a variety of beautiful trails in Waterton Lakes National Park. Walk or float down the Milk River passing by fascinating Hoodoos. Visit one of the richest fossil sites in the world at Dinosaur Provincial Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See deposits of the precious gemstone ammolite along St. Mary’s River with a First Nations guide. Stroll down to the teepee village at Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park. Cycle, geocache or hike in Cypress Hills and spot wildlife.  

Itinerary

Day Overnight Activities
1 Calgary Arrival, Heritage Park, Calgary Zoo

2 Blairmore Bar U Ranch (ranching history, hiking), Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (First Nations history, hiking)

3 Waterton Frank Slide (history, hiking), Waterton Lakes National Park (hiking)

4 Waterton Waterton Lakes National Park (hiking, sightseeing, horse-back riding)

5 Warner St. Mary River (rock / ammolite hunting with First Nations guide), Remmington Carriage Museum (history)

6 Warner Devil’s Coulee (paleontology), Writing-on-Stone Prov. Park (First Nations history, petroglyphs, paddle boading, river float)

7 Elkwater Etzikom (windmill museum), Red Rock Coulee (geology, hiking), Cypress Hills Provincial Park (stargazing)

8 Elkwater Cypress HillsProvincial Park (cycling, fishing, swimming, paddle boarding, hiking, wildlife viewing, campfire, stargazing)

9 Princess Medicine Hat (Saamis Tepee), Dinosaur Provincial Park (paleontology, guided hiking)

10 Calgary* Blackfoot Crossing (First Nations history, hiking), Calgary, Departure

* End of trip and departure on Day 10, optional extra night in Calgary upon request

Starting at $1900 plus tax (10 days / 9 nights)**

**2022 prices are per person based on two sharing [CAD] and subject to availability at time of booking. Price for children depends on accommodation requirements.