6 Day South Canadian Rockies

Day 1: Arrive in Calgary

Welcome to Calgary, a vibrant city in itself and centred around four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the perfect base camp for adventure. Your arrival day is at your leisure. You may choose to venture up the Calgary Tower and enjoy dinner overlooking the city or maybe you'll have time to join one of the many Calgary Foodie Tours available in Kensington, Inglewood or the vibrant 17th Avenue. Our Destination experts can customize your arrival day to optimize your time.

Overnight: Calgary

Day 2: Turner Valley

In the morning, drive to Sheep River Falls – one of Alberta’s most stunning waterfalls with turquoise blue water and picturesque mountain views. Take a short little hike up to the crashing falls and make sure to bring your camera and maybe a packed lunch to enjoy the views. In the afternoon, head to Eau Claire Distillery for the Prohibition Experience. Go back in time to the days of Prohibition when the Moral Reform League declared war against the scourge of alcohol. This experience opens the doors to the sights, sounds and taste of the 1920s, where you will learn about Alberta’s place in Prohibition, the Turner Valley Whisky trading and how the distillery came to be. Alongside the tour is an Eau Claire Distillery guided tasting on their award-winning spirits and craft cocktails.We recommend stopping for dinner at the Chuckwagon Café, a warm and welcoming restaurant serving country-style food in an authentic red barn.

Overnight: Turner Valley

Day 3: Waterton - Crowsnest Pass

This morning we recommend going for a quick breakfast to go at the Cinnamon Bear Cafe. Explore Waterton Lakes National Park and learn how to identify the unique and stunning biodiversity it has to offer. The tour's focus is to give you the skills to identify the abundance of wildflowers that are native to the Canadian Rockies. Join your professional guide who is either trained by scientists or are scientist themselves! A total 3.4km roundtrip hike, this slow-paced journey is a total escape from the busyness of everyday life. This afternoon, head to the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to get an understanding of the rich mining history that exists in the Turney Valley region and learn the stories of those who once lived there.Head to Thanksgiving Ranch for a luxury experience, designed to make you feel at home with a spacious log building filled with modern furnishings alongside antiques. Enjoy an evening of relaxation with amazing views of the Southern Canadian Rockies.

Overnight: Crowsnest Pass

Day 4: Pincher Creek - Thanksgiving Ranch

In the morning, go on a hike through history on the Lille Historical Tour as a local professional guide will tell you stories that will make Lille come alive. Go back in time as you learn about why people moved and settled in Crowsnest Pass and see for yourself how they used to live. Venture through old mine ruins, a cemetery, settlements and mine entrances as you head toward the ghost town of Lille. Once at the townsite, there will be a bagged lunch provided and time to create your own art piece representing what it was once like in the “hustle and bustle” of the early 1900s. Enjoy an evening of leisure at the stunning Thanksgiving Ranch, offering picturesque views and modern comfort with a ranch feel.

Overnight: Pincher Creek

Day 5: Thanksgiving Ranch

Enjoy a day of relaxation at the ranch with amenities such as hot tubs and saunas or embark on a traditional guest ranch adventures like horseback riding, or connect with nature through simple pleasures like hiking, nature photography, mountain biking, or snowshoeing depending on the season.

Overnight: Pincher Creek

Day 6: Depart for Calgary

Depart from Waterton to Calgary on an approximately 3-hour journey. Drop off your rental vehicle as your trip comes to an end.