Held every July, the Calgary Stampede is an annual event celebrating the city's western heritage. Featuring live music, rodeo competitions, chuckwagon racing, agricultural exhibits, and a parade, this 10-day event attracts over one million visitors from around the world.
• Your time in Calgary kicks off with a personal shopping trip to Stock up on attire for the Stampede, so you’re prepared with a Stetson and some boots.
• Toast to the start of your Stampede experience with an early dinner at Rouge in Calgary’s trendy Inglewood neighbourhood
• Enjoy an evening of revelry at the Cowboys Stampede Tent - a local and world-famous landmark, and the world's Stampede headquarters.
• Catch a show from one of the world’s top artists — past performers at the Stampede have included Shania Twain and Rihanna.
• Fuel up with a traditional Stampede Breakfast, a classic pancake feast, before watching the Calgary Stampede Parade from your reserved section.
• With six main events — including crowd favourites like barrel racing and bull riding — be immersed in the cowboy spirit and revel in the skill and quality of the competitors.
• In the evening, cheer on the chuckwagon races from the infield suites, in your private box. Enjoy an assortment of refreshments and gourmet dishes; charcuterie boards, fresh shucked oysters and beef carpaccio – they’re all here.
• Meet and greet the chuckwagon racers in a private “behind the barns” experience once the races are complete, mingling with the participants.
• With six main events — including crowd favourites like barrel racing and bull riding — be immersed in the cowboy spirit and revel in the skill and quality of the competitors.
• In the evening, cheer on the chuckwagon races from the infield suites, in your private box. Enjoy an assortment of refreshments and gourmet dishes; charcuterie boards, fresh shucked oysters and beef carpaccio – they’re all here.
• Meet and greet the chuckwagon racers in a private “behind the barns” experience once the races are complete, mingling with the participants.
• With the excitement of the Calgary Stampede over, head west to Lake Louise. Captivating landscapes of serene lakes and rugged mountains unfold as you drive along the Trans-Canada Highway.
• Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This historic fairytale-like castle overlooks the turquoise water of Lake Louise and is framed by towering glaciers and mountain peaks.
• Admire jaw - dropping vistas, explore the lake on a walk or hike, or pedal past breath-taking peaks by bike.
• Soar by helicopter above the mountains, and touch down atop a mountainside far from civilization, where a champagne toast and barbecue await in the wilds.
• Cheese lovers assemble – tonight you’ll have a fondue feast at the Fairmont. Choose from a tempting variety of classic Swiss, German and Alpine dishes influenced by regional styles, or experience the restaurant’s delicious Swiss Fondue (critics call it the best cheese fondue outside Switzerland)
• Stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This historic fairytale-like castle overlooks the turquoise water of Lake Louise and is framed by towering glaciers and mountain peaks.
• Admire jaw - dropping vistas, explore the lake on a walk or hike, or pedal past breath-taking peaks by bike.
• Soar by helicopter above the mountains, and touch down atop a mountainside far from civilization, where a champagne toast and barbecue await in the wilds.
• Cheese lovers assemble – tonight you’ll have a fondue feast at the Fairmont. Choose from a tempting variety of classic Swiss, German and Alpine dishes influenced by regional styles, or experience the restaurant’s delicious Swiss Fondue (critics call it the best cheese fondue outside Switzerland)
• Begin your day with a rejuvenating sunrise canoe. There’s no better way to start a day than having this awe - inspiring turquoise lake all to yourself, with no one else in sight, on your own boat. • Then, take the stunning 50 - minute drive to Banff, Canada’s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the traditions of using flora to make medicines and salves from a knowledgeable guide.
• Before you head back to Lake Louise, experience the thrill of a lifetime. Climb to new heights with Via Ferrata — a system of iron ladders, cables and a suspension bridge secured to a mountain rock.
• Gear up with a helmet, boots and a harness and get your guided vertical alpine adventure underway
• Before you head back to Lake Louise, experience the thrill of a lifetime. Climb to new heights with Via Ferrata — a system of iron ladders, cables and a suspension bridge secured to a mountain rock.
• Gear up with a helmet, boots and a harness and get your guided vertical alpine adventure underway
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