Calgary Winter Wonders Tour: City & Nature Exploration

Code

5CWW

Starting From

$620 USD

Places Visited

Calgary

Tour Overview

Discover the best of Calgary in winter with this exciting itinerary, blending city exploration with natural encounters. Experience the vibrant city through a guided walking tour, captivating museums, and historic dining experiences. Venture into the wild with a visit to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo and Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Whether you're strolling downtown, dining in historic settings, or exploring the majestic winter wilderness, this journey offers a perfect mix of culture, history, and adventure. This itinerary can coincide with the Chinook Blast Festival, happening from February 2nd-19th, 2025, offering you a chance to enjoy Calgary at its most festive, with art, music, and cultural events adding to the city's winter charm. Perfect for those seeking an unforgettable winter escape.

Start Location Calgary

End Location Calgary

Top Highlights

Explore Calgary's rich history on a guided downtown walking tour, including a visit to the new Sam Centre.
Experience a unique dining adventure at Veranda, complete with a brewery and distillery tour.
Get up close with the polar bear and penguins at the Calgary Zoo, followed by stunning city views from the Calgary Tower.
Interact with the majestic wolfdogs at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary on an immersive guided tour.
Enjoy the vibrant Chinook Blast Festival with art, music, and cultural events from January 31 - February 17th, 2025.

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An unforgettable journey awaits you

Embark on a travel experience that will stay with you forever. We offer a blend of culture, adventure, and tranquility, ensuring every moment is filled with wonder. Whether you’re seeking thrill or relaxation, we create journeys that are truly unforgettable.

The journey Begins

Day 1 - Arrival in Calgary

Arrive in Calgary and settle into your accommodation. Take the afternoon to explore the city at your leisure. Whether you're strolling through the vibrant downtown streets or visiting one of Calgary's renowned museums, the city's winter charm will captivate you. Perhaps enjoy a cozy café or take in the festive lights that decorate the city during the winter season.

Overnight: Calgary
Day 2 - Calgary Walking Tour & Sam Centre Visit

Start your day with a walking tour of Calgary. Traverse the downtown area, discovering the stories behind the city's evolution from a frontier town to a modern urban centre. As you walk along Stephen Avenue, the Bow River Pathway, and through the +15 Skywalk network, you’ll uncover hidden gems and hear tales of Calgary's rich history and vibrant culture. After your walking tour, visit the Sam Centre, where you’ll immerse yourself in the Stampede Story through dynamic exhibits, digital experiences, and personal interactions. The center offers a unique blend of history and culture, bringing the spirit of Calgary to life. End your day with a dining experience at Veranda, a collaborative taproom and spirit hall. Located in The Stables on the Currie Barracks, a historic building dating back to 1936, you will have a set menu dining experience. The evening also includes a Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting, providing an opportunity to explore one of Calgary’s most historic buildings converted into a functional craft beverage production facility.

Overnight: Calgary

Meals: Dinner
Day 3 - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Calgary Tower, & Studio Bell

Spend the morning at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, where you can delight in the penguin parade. Afterward, visit the iconic Calgary Tower, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Rocky Mountains. In the afternoon, head to Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, where you can explore Canada’s musical history through interactive exhibits and performances.

Overnight: Calgary
Day 4 - Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary

Embark on an interactive tour at the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary. Here, you'll encounter the wild beauty of wolfdogs and gain insight into their behaviours, as well as the importance of wolves in our ecosystem. This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with these majestic creatures while learning from their stories. For a relaxing end to the day, consider a visit to the Kananaskis Nordic Spa. The spa’s hydrotherapy circuit, with its hot and cold pools, is designed to rejuvenate and invigorate, providing a serene escape amidst the natural beauty of Kananaskis.

Overnight: Calgary
Day 5 - Depart Calgary

Your Calgary adventure concludes today. After checking out of your hotel, you may have some time for last-minute sightseeing or shopping before departing.

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Trip start	Trip End	Accommodation	Price	Inquire
Calgary	Calgary	Moderate Accomodation	$620 USD

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All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.

Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.

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What’s Included

4 nights of accomodation
All attractions as listed specifically within the itinerary
Sightseeing tours and entrance fees as listed within the tour itinerary

What’s Not Included

Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
Taxes as applicable (separately mentioned)
Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended)
Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers and/or Bus Drivers
Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Items ( attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Tour Questions

The tour starts and ends in Calgary, Alberta. This five-day trip combines downtown sightseeing, cultural attractions, local dining and wildlife experiences, with Calgary serving as the base throughout the stay.

The walking tour explores Stephen Avenue, the Bow River Pathway and Calgary’s +15 Skywalk network. Along the way, travellers learn about the city’s development from a frontier settlement into a modern urban centre and discover historic sites and local stories.

The Sam Centre brings the story of the Calgary Stampede to life through exhibits, digital experiences and personal interactions. It offers insight into the history and cultural significance of one of Calgary’s best-known events.

The itinerary includes a set-menu dinner at Veranda, located in the historic Stables building at Currie Barracks. The evening also features a brewery and distillery tour with tastings, offering a closer look at Calgary’s craft beverage scene.

The zoo visit includes the opportunity to see animals such as polar bears and penguins. The itinerary specifically highlights the penguin parade, making this a notable winter activity for visitors interested in wildlife. Animal appearances and viewing conditions may vary.

Calgary Tower offers panoramic views across the city and towards the Rocky Mountains when weather and visibility allow. It provides a different perspective on Calgary’s skyline and surrounding landscape, particularly on a clear winter day.

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, explores Canada’s musical history through interactive exhibits and music-related experiences. The visit adds a cultural element to the itinerary alongside the city’s history, dining and wildlife attractions.

The guided visit introduces travellers to wolfdogs and explains their behaviour, characteristics and the role of wolves in the ecosystem. Visitors can learn about these animals while observing them in a sanctuary setting. The experience follows the sanctuary’s guidance on safe and respectful interaction.

The itinerary suggests visiting Kananaskis Nordic Spa after the wolfdog sanctuary for a relaxing hydrotherapy experience with hot and cold pools. However, it is presented as an optional activity, so travellers should confirm availability, entry fees and transport arrangements before planning to visit.

The package includes four nights of accommodation, the attractions specifically listed in the itinerary, and the stated sightseeing tours and entrance fees. Airfare, applicable taxes, travel insurance, gratuities and meals not specifically mentioned as included are excluded. The itinerary lists dinner at Veranda on Day 2, so travellers should check which other meals they need to arrange independently.

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