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
On Thursday, June 26, we depart Calgary at 10 a.m. to arrive at the exciting Ponoka Stampede and Rodeo. Get a taste of rodeo action up close and personal, including an exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour with Ponoka Stampede hosts. Socializing and dinner follow the rodeo at the Stagecoach Saloon. Following dinner, head to watch the always exciting chuckwagon races and evening show. This is an incredible and thrilling rodeo experience. We’ll return to Red Deer and check in at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.
Friday is all about options—four of them depending on what you’d like to experience. You can choose from: 1. Golf at the 18-hole Championship Red Deer Golf and Country club with local Rotarians – if you need to rent clubs there will be a small extra charge. 2. Canyon Adventure Day amidst a 40-foot steel structure with aerial park and net park. Discover 36 thrilling obstacles for 3 skill levels. An alpine coaster over 1,300 meters long with a 440-foot vertical drop, summer tube slide, and Canyon zipline. 3. Head to JKL Trail Rides alongside the Red Deer River, nestled against Ya Ha Tinda Ranch. Your tour can include beginner white water rafting, horseback riding, or a hike to a mountain waterfall. 4. Whiskey Making Class and Brewery Tour, where you will visit and have lunch at a market, onwards to Diony Distillery, and conclude with Troubled Monk Brewery Tour and tasting. Central Alberta is one of the top producers of barley in the world. Diony Distillery is winner of the Best Canadian Whisky of 2023, and Troubled Monk is winner of many awards including Gold at the Canadian Brewing Awards.When you book this tour to Central Alberta, we’ll be in touch to see which of these four activities you’d like to do on Friday. The day ends with dinner all together, hosted by local Rotarians.
Saturday is an early start to visit the Farmer’s Market before departing for Stettler where you will be hosted by the Rotary Club on the Alberta Prairie Steam Train to Big Valley. Enjoy the train ride, entertainment, sight-seeing, and even a train robbery. The ride will take you to Big Valley where you will enjoy an Alberta roast beef dinner before returning to Red Deer. The evening concludes with a Rotary mixer including drinks, dessert, and coffee.
Sunday the trip concludes – departing Red Deer at 10 am headed back to Calgary 1.5 hours away.
OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS
Round trip transportation from and to your Calgary hotel.Activities and meals as described on the itinerary.Three nights of accomodation.Tour guide.
Services not detailed on the itinerary.Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary.Gratuities.Taxes as applicable.
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YOU CAN CALL US ATEmbark 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
On Thursday, June 26, we depart Calgary at 10 a.m. to arrive at the exciting Ponoka Stampede and Rodeo. Get a taste of rodeo action up close and personal, including an exclusive VIP behind-the-scenes tour with Ponoka Stampede hosts. Socializing and dinner follow the rodeo at the Stagecoach Saloon. Following dinner, head to watch the always exciting chuckwagon races and evening show. This is an incredible and thrilling rodeo experience. We’ll return to Red Deer and check in at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.
Friday is all about options—four of them depending on what you’d like to experience. You can choose from: 1. Golf at the 18-hole Championship Red Deer Golf and Country club with local Rotarians – if you need to rent clubs there will be a small extra charge. 2. Canyon Adventure Day amidst a 40-foot steel structure with aerial park and net park. Discover 36 thrilling obstacles for 3 skill levels. An alpine coaster over 1,300 meters long with a 440-foot vertical drop, summer tube slide, and Canyon zipline. 3. Head to JKL Trail Rides alongside the Red Deer River, nestled against Ya Ha Tinda Ranch. Your tour can include beginner white water rafting, horseback riding, or a hike to a mountain waterfall. 4. Whiskey Making Class and Brewery Tour, where you will visit and have lunch at a market, onwards to Diony Distillery, and conclude with Troubled Monk Brewery Tour and tasting. Central Alberta is one of the top producers of barley in the world. Diony Distillery is winner of the Best Canadian Whisky of 2023, and Troubled Monk is winner of many awards including Gold at the Canadian Brewing Awards.When you book this tour to Central Alberta, we’ll be in touch to see which of these four activities you’d like to do on Friday. The day ends with dinner all together, hosted by local Rotarians.
Saturday is an early start to visit the Farmer’s Market before departing for Stettler where you will be hosted by the Rotary Club on the Alberta Prairie Steam Train to Big Valley. Enjoy the train ride, entertainment, sight-seeing, and even a train robbery. The ride will take you to Big Valley where you will enjoy an Alberta roast beef dinner before returning to Red Deer. The evening concludes with a Rotary mixer including drinks, dessert, and coffee.
Sunday the trip concludes – departing Red Deer at 10 am headed back to Calgary 1.5 hours away.
OUR KEY TO EARNING TRUST IS
Round trip transportation from and to your Calgary hotel.Activities and meals as described on the itinerary.Three nights of accomodation.Tour guide.Services not detailed on the itinerary.Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary.Gratuities.Taxes as applicable.Get Full Itinerary with all includes and exclusions
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