DeNure Tours – Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

It's a Celebration of Western Heritage

Courtesy Calgary Stampede

2025 DATES	Double	Single
July 3	$4,995	$6,795

Land-only pricing is available. Alternate "home airports" can be arranged. Prices will be adjusted accordingly. See Terms & Conditions - Prices

TOUR DETAILS
Duration	6 Days
Fitness Scale	Level 3
Round Trip Airfare from Toronto	Included
Pre-tour Hotel Stay	Included

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Calgary is Canada’s best, in a Stetson. It’s a can-do city overloaded with generosity, dern-good cookin’, a fresh forward-thinking culture, and that out-west cowboy vibe. Calgary ticks off every checkbox on a traveller’s list, including playing host to Canada’s biggest party, the Calgary Stampede! Staying in downtown Calgary, you are within walking distance of the Stampede excitement!

Let’s head out for a bit! The Badlands bury prehistoric bones under 8,000 hectares of fossil-rich prairie and Lake Louise has that jaw-dropping view that keeps the postcard industry profitable. Nature went overboard here: an incredible turquoise lake at the foot of hulking mountains divided by the Victoria Glacier and fringed with evergreens. Take a gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain for lunch and then float down the Bow River before heading to Banff. Your final evening you'll enjoy panoramic views of the city while dining at the Sky 360 Restaurant and Lounge at the top of the Calgary Tower.

There’s a lot to do in one week, so put on your cowboy boots, breathe in Alberta BBQ savoury aromas, and give us your best “Yeehaw, Honey!” We’re in for seven spectacular days, crowned by Canada’s favourite summer rodeo – with seats so close you’ll feel like you’re in the saddle!

RELATED TOUR: Canadian Rockies

What's Included
- Return airfare from Toronto
- Airport transfers
- Our unique Connections Program
- Private coach transportation
- 5 nights accommodation
- 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Local professional guides and all entry fees and passes for the listed highlights
- Services of a Professional Tour Director
Prices are in Canadian dollars, are per person, and include HST.

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
- Calgary Stampede: Reserved seats for the Calgary Stampede Parade, the Rodeo, Chuck Wagon Races & Evening Show
- Guided City Tour of Calgary
- Dinosaur Provincial Park, guided
- Lake Louise
- Banff
- Sulphur Mountain Gondola
- Bow Valley River Hoodoo Float
- Calgary Tower Including Dinner at Sky 360
Why This Tour is Great

The Mountains are Calling!
This tour in Western Canada is all about the Canadian Rockies! Formed somewhere between 80-55 million years ago, when Pacific plates began to slide under the North American plate, The Canadian Rockies formed a ridge of mountains along western North America.

Brimming with Wildlife
As if the jaw-dropping scenery isn’t enough this area is brimming with wildlife and a great place to spot charismatic creatures like grizzly bears, black bears, elk, bighorn sheep, moose and caribou in their natural habitat.

Iconic National Parks
Four Canadian National Parks reside in the Rockies, forming a total of over 20,000 square kilometres of dazzling protected wilderness and are designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chuck Wagon Races courtesy Calgary Stampede
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Enjoying the Stampede
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Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to Calgary
Welcome to Calgary, also known as “Cowtown,” named after the amazing event you are about to experience! Depart on a city tour and learn the history and facts of Alberta’s biggest city. Upon arrival at your centrally located hotel, take some time to settle in and freshen up. Once ready, gather as a group and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Stay: Hilton Garden Inn, Calgary (6 nights)
Meals: D

Day 2: Calgary Stampede Parade, Free Time in Calgary & Chuck Wagon Races
Put on your cowboy boots because, after breakfast, you’ll be taking in the Stampede Parade with top-notch reserved bleacher seats. After the parade, take some time to yourself; enjoy the hotel amenities or discover Calgary independently. Regroup later in the afternoon and head to the Stampede Grounds for the famous Chuck Wagon Races and Grand Stand Show! Your reserved seats offer you great views of all the action.
Meals: B

Day 3: Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Free Time
After a late night, enjoy a leisurely morning to recharge for another day of Stampede fun. Today’s action includes the afternoon Rodeo. See the best cowboys and cowgirls skillfully compete against quality bulls and steers. After the show, enjoy free time exploring and rustling up something fun for dinner.
Meals: B

Day 4: Banff & Lake Louise
Travel to Lake Louise, the iconic glacial lake that is one of the most photographed places in the world. Begin your adventure with a 1-hour walk around the lake. Next, take the Sulphur Mountain Gondola to the top for lunch, then head down to the beautiful Bow River to enjoy the serenity of a guided rafting float tour. The Bow River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the valley is home to a large variety of wildlife. Your guided raft tour does not require paddling. This 7 km stretch provides the perfect opportunity and vantage point to take fantastic photos of the striking land formations called hoodoos. Explore downtown Banff for the best dinner spot before returning to the hotel.
Meals: B, L

Day 5: Dinosaur Provincial Park
After breakfast, board the coach for Dinosaur Provincial Park. A heritage site “like nowhere else on earth,” this is Badlands Canada! Today, the park covers over 8,000 hectares of groves and cottonwood plains and is home to birds, coyotes, and rabbits, but 75 million years ago, the land was different. Underfoot, dinosaur bones are abundant. Learn about the diverse fossil discoveries and geological history as you tour the park with a local step-on guide. Return to the hotel and freshen up for your farewell dinner at the Calgary Tower, the tallest structure outside of Toronto. Experience the innovative cuisine of Sky 360, are revolving restaurant with the best views in Calgary.
Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Travel Home
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your return flight home, full of Stampede memories.
Meals: B
Important Info for this Tour

This tour starts and ends in Calgary, Alberta. Round trip airfare from Toronto (YYZ) is included. Other flight arrangements can be made for guests coming from anywhere in the world, and the price will be adjusted accordingly. Please contact us to discuss your airfare and pre-and post-tour accommodation options.

Due to supplier requirements, the booking deadline for this tour is May 1, 2025. Any bookings made after May 1 are subject to availability and a higher price.

This tour is designed to showcase the Calgary Stampede and Alberta. It is a fast-paced tour with a lot of walking.

The Hoodoo River tour is a gentle float down the Bow River. No paddling is required.

The 1hr walk around Lake Louise is rated as easy.