The road to Pyramid Lake winds through a cathedral of trembling aspen, spruce and lodgepole pine that thickens steadily as I cruise toward my own private stargazing island. Thousands of distant rhinestones twinkle in the winter blackness above my sunroof...
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Live a winter morning of adventure in the Canadian Rockies. From the heart of Calgary to trails south of Canmore, the world changes from a metropolis to a winter wonderland.
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The largest exhibition facility north of Edmonton, this facility outside Grande Prairie hosts a variety of exhibitions and events and has an onsite casino and live horseracing.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skier or snowboarder, Kinosoo Ridge is for you. At the Learn To Ski Park, there is a Magic Carpet to whisk you to the top of the hill, while there are four lifts, including a quick quad chair, to take you to the top of the trees to the rest of the 42 acres of skiable terrain. Snowboarders and skiers can sail to new heights at one of the resort’s three terrain parks, and grab a soft landing at Northern Alberta’s only Bag Jump. Don't ski? Take a slide down our Tube Park.
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre presents the history of one of Canada's deadliest rockslides. In the early morning hours back in 1903, millions of tons of limestone crashed from the summit of Turtle Mountain and buried a portion of the community of Frank, a once-bustling coal mining town. Through state-of-the-art interactive displays and exhibits, along with winding trails through the rocks themselves, visitors can get an up-close look at the awesome power of nature.
Explore the Canadian Rockies by rail in the winter. Take in the views and enjoy gourmet meals as you enjoy the privacy of your very own cabin on board the VIA Rail train. Spend your time in Jasper and Banff, enjoying one of the many activities this package offers.
There are nine wilderness hostels in the Rockies that are open through the winter, and with a season’s pass, you can stay at any of them as much as you want until May 31 for one price. Plus, get discounted stays at nearby hostels in Banff, Lake Louise and Nordegg.
Visit the Banff Gondola before 12 noon for a free child admission! Package includes admission, cookies and a field journal for each family. One child admitted free with each regular-priced adult. Additional children are $31 each and must be purchased at the Banff Gondola.
Creative Western Adventures is a niche inbound tour operator specializing in nature & culture (aboriginal) travel. Our journeys connect the visitors to the land and the people. They are restorative, sustainable, responsible, educational and experiential. 'Together we immerse in nature, feel, sense, see with other eyes - we listen to our heart and venture into the unknown' Deep experiences lead to a new awareness of our relationship with Self, Earth and Society; they help us remember the Laws of Nature and how to live in harmony with all our relations. They are the true long lasting adventures!
World-class adventure landscape photography tours...We believe that the perfect picture starts with adventure. Travelling through the back country, chasing the light is what drives us to create images that showcase nature at its best. Canada has no shortage of raw beauty and we want to share some of our favourite spots with you. Our team of top photographers will take you on an adventure of a lifetime, capturing images that wanderers crave and sharing our highly detailed processing secrets.
Brewster Adventures brings a Christmas card image to life at Lake Louise with a sleigh ride that follows the lake-side trail beneath Victoria Glacier. Enjoy views of the Ice Falls at the end of the lake by day, or the glow of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on evening rides. There is no better way to spend time together than drinking in the beauty of sparkling snow and blue sky, bundled beneath a blanket together on a horse drawn sleigh! The season for sleigh rides starts mid-December and goes to early April, weather and snow cover permitting.
Join us in our grand celebration of the 30th anniversary of Christmas In November!For the past 29 years, Christmas in November has been the most anticipated event of the year at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. With a variety of presenters, activities and sessions to attend, this event has surely been one to remember. Join our hosts along with a lineup of celebrity chefs and presenters for an occasion like no other.
