Alberta Prairie offers an exciting one-day
adventure on board a real steam or diesel-powered train. Different
themes are enacted throughout the season, including murder mysteries,
family and dinner theatre specials. For a day full of activities
which is truly different and interesting.
All excursions include a full course buffet
meal, which is included in the fare, on board entertainment and
maybe even a train robbery. All meals during the summer are presented
in the community hall in Big Valley, a large tent in Big Valley
or the community hall in Stettler.
The train leaves Stettler, Alberta, and returns
five to six hours later. Stettler is located in the Heart of Central
Alberta and is a leisurely three-hour drive from Calgary.
At some
point during your excursion the train may be brought to a screeching
halt. Look out! It's the dreaded outlaw "Bolton Gang".
They are known to frequent these parts and on occasion hold up
the train. But fear not the Canadian Metis hero, Gabriel Dumont,
is there to stop them. After a short but furious gun battle, the
money the outlaws took from passengers is retrieved. Since it's
impossible to tell whom the money belongs to, it is donated to
a number of children's charities. (keep some small change handy)
During your journey on board the train you will travel through
the beautiful rolling and treed countryside of Alberta's Parkland.
Snacks and drinks are included on the motor coach portion (van
or bus)
Complete packages include transportation
to and from Stettler, diesel train excursion from Stettler
and return, 5-course meals with choice of three entrees,
plus entertainment.
Train portion of trip is approximately five hours.
Rat's
Nest Cave is a wild, undeveloped cave with no artificial lights,
boardwalks or handrails.
This Adventure Tour involves an 18m (60-ft)
rappel on a "figure-of-eight" rappelling device. This
is backed up by a safety line. No experience is necessary as we
provide all the instructions. Participants will be climbing, crawling
and squeezing (through the "Laundry Chute") while inside
the cave.
Rat's Nest Cave is a constant 5 degree celsius all
year. Why is that? Because caves reflect the mean annual temperature
so no matter what the outside weather it's always pleasant inside
the cave. Like most alpine caves, it is cool in summer, mild in
winter.
Bring 1 or 2 small, wrapped energy snacks
such as a granola bar, chocolate bar etc. for taking into the
cave and bottled water for when you come out. We recommend either
a compact digital or disposable camera with flash for taking photos.
Anything you wear or take into the cave will get covered in fine
mud, so avoid new fancy clothing or camera equipment. Do not expect
to carry anything into the cave. You will need to have both hands
free at all times. Backpacks are provided for carrying gear to
the cave.
Appropriate dress for caving is warm but not
bulky clothes such as jeans/long pants and T-shirt plus fleece/hood"
on top. (We provide coveralls, kneepads, and gloves.) You will
also need good footwear - hiking boots are best but a trail/sturdy
running shoe will be fine.
Wolves of the Rocky
Mountains Take a hike on the Wild
Side
Located
in the Great Canadian Rockies 3.5 hours west of Calgary
Hiking Photo Tour
Wolf photography sessions are for photographers, both amateurs
and professionals, interested in a truly unique opportunity of
photographing wolves in the wild. Where else can you walk alongside
a wolf?
Our wolves run free during the hikes, working between two handlers,
and there is nothing between you and the wolves. Two wolves hike
with us on each session. Our wolf pack has varied colours, from
whitish-grey to cinnamon to black.
If you've ever wondered why wolves howl, or if it's true that
they howl at the full moon... or if you've ever been accused of
"wolfing down" your food... then pay us a visit and
take a step closer to understanding a little more about these
very important predators.
Join us on a sleigh ride with your
family & friends. Relax as you become captured by the breathtaking
views and sparkling winter air of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The one-hour sleigh ride will take you through the Great Canadian
Rocky Mountains western style.
Rides available all winter long. Our teams of Belgians and Percherons
will pull up to 15 people on a wagon or sleigh for an hour of
exhilarating fun. If there's enough snow, we also have an olymic-calibre
toboggan hill for your pleasure...
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of great times
and wonderful memories. You can bring hot chocolate, hot dogs,
or whatever you like, to put on the grill over the fire. Firepit
and wood included.
Dogsledding is a
thrilling way to experience Canada in the winter. Canada's dogsledding
outfitters offer a variety of dogsledding trips from one-hour
expeditions to cabin-based multi day mushing adventures.
Ever wonder how early explorers got around in knee deep snow?
Experience the thrill of dog sledding on mountain trails in the
majestic Canadian Rockies. Relax in the cozy sled or drive an
exceptional team of huskies under your guides supervision harness,
mush and reward the dogs with a treat be as an interactive as
you please. With expert guides, endless pristine backcountry terrain,
and all the necessary dog handling instruction at your fingertips,
dogsledding is an experience not to be missed during your stay.
Experienced guides will lead your trip, teaching you to harness
your dogs and steer the sled. They will give you tips on staying
warm and comfortable in Canada's winter climate. Each hardworking
sled dog has a unique and unresistable personality.
Winter is a great time for dogsledding adventures & vacations
in Alberta. Take the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty
of the Canadian wilderness in winter. Frozen lakes, waist deep
snow, wildlife tracks, the howl of a wolfpack, and the uncanny
silence of a snowladen forest as you mush your team through the
wilderness.
Let's do lunch in the Rockies. Spectacular mountain scenery and
rugged terrain, coupled with a convenient location make Kananaskis
an enchanting destination for travelers from around the globe.
Situated only an hour's drive west of Calgary, also known as K-Country
to Albertans, promises exciting outdoor adventure opportunities
every season of the year. Two golf courses offer 36 challenging
holes and have been rated among the top courses in Canada for
their unparalleled scenery, outstanding facilities and exceptional
service. Kananaskis Village also offers a series of luxury accommodations
and fine restaurants. The region is known for having an abundance
of wildlife, including deer, elk, moose, wolves, coyotes, bears
and cougars. Alberta's Kananaskis is the Rockies best kept secret.
To the southwest of Banff National Park, 'K Country' as it is
known, is an unspoiled paradise.
Towering mountains, pristine lakes, evergreen valleys, and glacial
streams: Kananaskis is an area of striking contrasts where you
can re-establish your links with the wilderness. This is one of
Alberta's largest outdoor recreation areas and it has been developed
to offer a large variety of outdoor recreational opportunities
in a mountain setting.
Come and experience Kananaskis Country and all the terrific scenery
available in this outdoor wonderland. Enjoy an incredible lunch
in the Fireweed Grill at the 'Lodge at Kananaskis'.
