Collect your car on arrival and stay two nights in Edmonton.

Alberta's capital city is always celebrating, from arts and culture to food and wine, dragon boats, winter and even accordions. Enjoy the great outdoors without leaving the city as you explore Edmonton's River Valley. Explore the new Royal Alberta Museum showcasing the history of Alberta’s people, animals and landscapes, visit the famous farmers' market in Old Strathcona or wander the galleries and shops along Whyte Avenue and 124 Street. 

Hop on a beautifully restored vintage streetcar for a scenic historic tour that crosses over the High Level Bridge, above the North Saskatchewan River, glide along the city’s pathways on a Segway tour or for another alternative sightseeing tour, try a helicopter trip and get a bird’s eye view of the city. 

Leaving Alberta behind, you head to North Battleford, a community with a rich history. Fort Battleford, established in 1876, played a significant role in the conflict known as the Northwest Resistance. Now a National Historic Site, Fort Battleford tells the difficult history between settlers, members of the North West Mounted Police, and First Nations and Métis peoples. Five of the fort’s original buildings are preserved. 

 

Further North, Cochin Lighthouse stands watch over beautiful Jackfish Lake. The structure is a novelty for Saskatchewan, a landlocked province, and is a much photographed attraction. Visitors climb 153 steps to reach the lighthouse. The spectacular view of Jackfish and Murray Lakes, and the surrounding prairie are well worth the effort.

Stay one night in North Battleford.

Take your time and enjoy the drive to Prince Albert National Park (PANP). Opened in 1928, PANP delights visitors with its forests, lakes, beaches, trails and resident wildlife. Its centrepiece is Waskesiu Lake, which boasts long sandy beaches and an impressive marina. The park is also home to Canada‘s only herd of Plains bison in their historic range.

Hiking, canoeing, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, ziplining, wildlife viewing – PANP offers all of this and more. Explore nature through interpretive programmes, guided hikes and outdoor theatres. Learn about Grey Owl, the famed conservationist, and journey to his cabin on the shore of Ajaawan Lake. 

Stay two nights at Elk Ridge Resort. 

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan’s largest city, is described as being the best of both worlds – dynamic urban energy in sync with nature. Saskatoon delights with its picturesque cityscape. Seven bridges cross the South Saskatchewan River, which meanders through the city, earning it the nickname “Paris of the Prairies.” 

A recommendation for travellers to Saskatoon – come with an appetite. The city’s food and drink scene is phenomenal. Start your day with breakfast in the popular Riversdale neighbourhood. A stroll through downtown Saskatoon offers plenty of shopping as well as cultural attractions. Art lovers will enjoy the Remai Modern museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Picasso linocut prints, along with nearly two dozen ceramic works by the Spanish master.

On the city’s northern edge sits Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a National Historic Site that has yielded evidence of human occupation dating back 6,400 years. Traces of every cultural group that existed on the Northern Plains have been discovered here and for the first time in over 150 years bison are back! This iconic symbol of the prairies has gone from the brink of extinction to saving the grasslands. Bison provide food, shelter, and clothing, and are the spiritual centre to life on the Northern Plains. Authentic First Nations culture and traditions are experienced through dance performances, exhibitions of Indigenous art and hands-on activities. An onsite restaurant serves traditional Indigenous cuisine with a contemporary twist and lovely Han Wi Moon dinners that include a guided trail walk and storytelling are held in the evenings around a campfire - please ask us for dates.  In the evening, enjoy the sunset while strolling along the scenic riverside walks.

Stay two nights in Saskatoon.

Moose Jaw is, by far, one of the friendliest cities in Canada. Its downtown is characterised by heritage buildings, boutique-style shops, and unique attractions that examine the city’s fascinating history. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw are actual tunnels beneath downtown streets that, according to legend, were a hangout for the infamous gangster Al Capone during the Prohibition era. Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa is famous for its natural geo-thermal mineral pool.

Stay one night in Moose Jaw.

Experience wide open ranges under big, blue living skies. At Historic Reesor Ranch you can spend your days like a real Cowboy! After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a horseback ride through the scenic valley at the Northern slope of the beautiful Cypress Hills. After lunch, hike through the quiet, majestic forests of pine and spruce, where unique alpine flowers and endless bird species can be found.

Stay three nights at Historic Reesor Ranch, on full board, including use of the ranch facilities and daily trail ride (approx. 2 hours)

Drumheller is your base for visiting the Canadian Badlands and Dinosaur Provincial Park. The Badlands was created over 10,000 years ago when glacier floodwaters carved the Red Deer Valley, and is an area with rich deposits of fossils and dinosaur bones that have been unearthed from 75 million years ago. Drive the Dinosaur Trail and visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum that houses exhibits of dinosaur bones and fossils from the area. You can also check out the world’s tallest dinosaur at the Drumheller Visitor Center. See stunning Horseshoe Canyon and the hoodoos along Hwy 10 (the Hoodoo Trail) southeast of Drumheller. Watch out for prairie dogs, which can often be seen scurrying about and popping up from their ground burrows.

Stay two nights in Drumheller.

The dynamic city of Calgary is located 90 minutes from the Rocky Mountains and includes attractions such as the Calgary Tower, Glenbow Museum and the Botanical Gardens, as well as great shopping and a variety of restaurants. It is also home to the Calgary Stampede, which takes place in July each year.

Stay one night in Calgary.