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CALGARY
TOURING / Alberta
4 Day Calgary City Stay including the Badlands
Calgary is an energetic city with oil driving the vibrant economy . Explore Calgary at your own pace and enjoy the view from the top of the Calgary Tower – the highest 360-degree observation deck in the world . Visit the Badlands and see unique coulee landscapes and hoodoo rock formations . Known for rich deposits of fossils , including dinosaur bones , unearthed at Dinosaur Provincial Park UNESCO World Heritage Site . Highlights ( included ):
• Calgary Tower elevation pass • CF Chinook Centre $ 15 SHOP ! gift card
• Calgary Food tour
• Drumheller and the Badlands tour
• Calgary Segway tour ( seasonal ) • Calgary Zoo OR Illuminasia night experience Day 1 : Arrive Calgary Day 2 : Calgary sightseeing Day 3 : Drumheller and the Badlands tour Day 4 : Package ends
Package includes : 3 nights of accommodation , sightseeing and attractions as listed above .
Moderate pricing from . $ 615 Superior pricing from . $ 715 Boutique pricing from . $ 935 Deluxe pricing from . $ 915 Pricing is per person , double occupancy .
Heritage Park Historical Village
Guided Segway Tours in Calgary ' s River Valley
Experience a Segway adventure along the spectacular Bow River . This tour is the first of its kind in Calgary . The tour is an all inclusive 1-hour experience which begins with a very thorough training program for riders of all experience levels .
This Segway adventure showcases the scenic River Walk Pathways as guests effortlessly glide toward East Village on the amazing Segway . River Valley Adventure Co . strives to ensure your experience is safe , fun , and extremely memorable .
From $ 60
Heritage & History Tour
Explore authentic interactive history , take a ride on a thundering steam train , become an intrepid voyageur or fill a paper bag full of treats at the candy store . Visit Plains First Nations people at the encampment or the impressive collection of antique vehicles at the Gasoline Alley Museum . Gasoline Alley and the Plaza shops and restaurants are open year-round . The Historical Village is open seasonally , complete with paddle wheel boat , steam train , midway rides and horse drawn wagon tours . This full-service , interactive attraction is located only 15 minutes from downtown Calgary . Canada ’ s largest living history experience celebrates the people , events and achievements that define Western Canada today . Discover why Heritage Park has been recognized by Destination Canada as a " Signature Experience ".
From $ 26
Head south from Calgary through the rangelands of Cowboy Country to Bar U Ranch Historic Site . Nestled in the foothills of southern Alberta with the majestic Rocky Mountains as the backdrop , Bar U Ranch National Historic Site commemorates the evolution of the Canadian ranching industry and the contribution of the industry to the development of Canada .
Next , stop at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump , a UNESCO World Heritage Site that tells the story of the North American Plains native people ’ s hunting practice for the past 6,000 years . A native guide leads you through the exhibit and out to the cliff jump , sharing the history and lifestyle of the first people . Return to Calgary late that afternoon .
From $ 129
Drumheller & The Badlands CrossIron Mills
Departing from Calgary east into the endless golden prairies , the fertile land suddenly drops away into a strange and stark moonscape of weird striped hills and otherworldly rock formations – the Badlands . View the impressive Horseshoe Canyon and learn about the geology , history , and native plants and animals at the Interpretive Centre . Next is the town of Drumheller , the Dinosaur Capital of the Word , and a visit to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology , home of 130,000 fossils of over 300 different species and one of the best dinosaur museums in the world . Leaving Drumheller , head to the Atlas Coal Mine for a guided tour of this fascinating national historic site . Then a stop to view the Hoodoos , unique geological formations that resemble sandstone giants . Return to Calgary late afternoon .
CrossIron Mills opened in 2009 and is located less than ten minutes from the Calgary International Airport , the innovative 1.12 million-square-foot shopping centre is the largest single level shopping centre in Alberta , with 18 large format anchors and more than 200 specialty stores and premium brand outlets . The centre is home to popular retailers including Bass Pro Shops , Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th , Pro Hockey Life , Michael Kors , Designer Shoe Warehouse , and Coach Factory . The centre also has many “ biggest in Alberta ” retailers including the largest Toys “ R ” Us , Babies “ R ” Us , La Senza , The Children ’ s Place , Tommy Hilfiger Outlet , Laura Superstore and Forever 21 . Check out our website for the exclusive tourism offerings !
From $ 129
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.