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D ' ARCY RANCH GOLF CLUB Championship , 18-hole public course designed by Finger Dye with view of Rocky Mountains . Grass-tee driving range . Full dining / banquet facilities . Tournaments for 20 to 144 golfers . Fifteen minutes south of Calgary . 174 North Ridge Dr , Okotoks , 403-938-5522 , toll free : 1-800-803-8810 , golf @ darcyranchgolf . com , www . darcyranchgolf . com
KAYBEN FARMS Sunshine Adventure Park - 10 + acres of nature and farm fun with play structures , pedal karts , bouncing pillows , farm animals and corn maze . Café . Fall pumpkin days . Birthday parties . Team building . Ten minutes south of Calgary . 316034 - 32 St , Okotoks , 403-995-5509 , judy @ kayben . com , www . kayben . com
TOWN OF OKOTOKS Exclusive shopping , boutiques , day spas , dining in new and historic districts , including Olde Towne Okotoks . The Sheep River , 80 km of pathways , BMX competition track , skateboard park , and Museum at Heritage House . 53 North Railway St . Okotoks , 403-938-3204 , culture @ okotoks . ca , www . okotokstourism . ca
REGIONAL ALBERTA
ALBERTA PRAIRIE RAILWAY Steam- and dieselpowered day excursions on board 1920s vintage train . May to October , five to six hours . Buffet meal at destination . Train robberies . Murder mysteries . Entertainment . Special events . Free parking . 4611 - 47 Ave . Stettler , 403-742-2811 , toll free : 1-800-282-3994 , info @ absteamtrain . com , www . absteamtrain . com
ALBERTA SKYDIVERS LTD . Closest skydive centre to Calgary conveniently located 63 km from YYC Calgary International Airport . Specializing in tandem first skydives . Must be 18 years of age or older . Beiseker Airport , Beiseker , 403-947-3904 , info @ albertaskydivers . com , www . albertaskydivers . com
ANCHOR D GUIDING & OUTFITTING LTD . Kananaskis country trail rides from two or three hours . Day ranch and mountain rides . Weekend trips . Four and seven day horseback vacations . Steak rides . Cabin accommodation . Forty-five minutes southwest of Calgary . 15 km West of Turner Valley on Highway 546 , 403-933-2867 , anchord @ anchord . com , www . anchord . com
ASPEN CROSSING New train excursions . Historical 1887 Dining Car , campground , caboose cabins . Gift shop . Seasonal garden centre . Private event bookings for family reunions , weddings and corporate retreats and venues . 1 mile West of Mossleigh , Highway 24 , Mossleigh , 403-534-2129 , toll free : 1-866-440-3500 , info @ aspencrossing . com , www . aspencrossing . com
BAR U RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA Living ranch experience with 38 historic buildings . Visitor Centre with café , gift shop and displays . Self-guided heritage tours . Special events . Ninety minutes southwest of Calgary on Highway 22 . Discovery cards accepted and sold on-site . PO Box 168 , Longview , 403-395-2212 , toll free : 1-888-773-8888 , baru . info @ canada . ca , www . pc . gc . ca / baru
CUNIM GLIDING CLUB Introductory flights in a variety of aircraft for guests to experience the joys of soaring first hand . Learn to fly Thursday through Sunday during the months of April to October . Minimum age 14 years for flight lessons . Range Rd 22 , North of Highway 7 , Black Diamond , 403-200-2470 , introflight @ cunim . org , www . cunim . org
EAU CLAIRE DISTILLERY Award-winning , craft Canadian spirits from farm-to-glass . Hand-bottled vodkas , gins and whiskeys . Distillery tours . Tastings provided in historic tasting room . Private event and function bookings . Retail store . Located 40 minutes southwest of Calgary . 113 Sunset Blvd NW , Turner Valley , 403-933-5404 , info @ eauclairedistillery . ca , www . eauclairedistillery . ca
HOMEPLACE RANCH Variety of scenic day horseback trail rides available morning and afternoon . Beer and wine tasting rides in afternoon . One hour horse awareness sessions on catch , lead , grooming and feeding . Daily riding lessons . Thirty minutes southwest of Calgary . Site 2 , Box 6 , RR 1 , Priddis , 403-969-4444 , mac @ homeplaceranch . com , www . homeplaceranch . com
KNEEHILL COUNTY The Kneehill County region , located in the Canadian Badlands , has unique coulee landscapes and rock formations . The region is home to many golf courses , parks , scenic views and recreational activities . 1600 , 2 St NE , Three Hills , 403-443-5541 , toll free : 1-866-443-5541 , office @ kneehillcounty . com , www . kneehillcounty . com
MILLARVILLE MARKET , RACING & AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Outdoor farmer ’ s market rain or shine . Over 140 vendors , local produce , meat , baking , specialty food , art , craft . Live entertainment . ATM on-site . Highway 549 East , Millarville , 403-931-2404 , office @ millarvilleracetrack . com , www . millarvilleracetrack . com
PIONEER ACRES OF ALBERTA MUSEUM Collection of antiques and machinery from early eras . Tractors . Trucks . Cars . Farm equipment . 1914 historic house . 1905 school house . Blacksmith shop . Tool and domestic displays from 1905 to 1914 . Annual event in August . House 263178 , Township Rd 274 , Irricana , 403-935-4357 , curator @ pioneeracres . ab . ca , www . pioneeracres . ab . ca
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE Historic fur trade post along the North Saskatchewan River . Indigenous programs , Métis camp , traditional crafts and games , stories of the fur trade and explorer David Thompson , nature trails , and bison paddock . Camp in tipi or trapper ’ s tent . Site 127 , Camp 6 , RR4 , Rocky Mountain House , 403-845-2412 , rocky . info @ pc . gc . ca , www . pc . gc . ca / rockymountainhouse
SKYDIVE BIG SKY LTD . Tandem skydives . Skydive training centre . On-site restaurant . Big Bend Airport , Innisfail , 403-505-5867 , info @ skydivebigsky . ca , www . skydivingcalgary . ca
SUNDRE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Discover Sundre . Town and backcountry experiences . Adventure and relaxation . Golf . Hike . Canoe . Accommodations . Museum , pioneer village and World of Wildlife exhibit . Avery steam engine . Located one hour north of Calgary . 604 Main Ave East , Sundre , 403-638-3245 , scoc @ telus . net , www . sundrechamber . com
TOURISM RED DEER Destination marketing organization for the business and leisure traveller . Attractions and accommodations promoter . Visitor information . Tourism publications . Convention / event planning and services . 101 - 4200 Highway 2 , Red Deer , 403-346-0180 , info @ tourismreddeer . com , www . tourismreddeer . com
TOWN OF BLACK DIAMOND Largest black diamond in the world . Historic 1920s style main street . Shops . Boutiques . In-door and out-door arenas . Pathways and parks . Fly fishing . 301 Centre Ave W , Black Diamond , 403-933-4348 , info @ town . blackdiamond . ab . ca , www . town . blackdiamond . ab . ca
TOWN OF HIGH RIVER High River ’ s renewed downtown core offers arts , culture , shopping and dining experiences . 30 minutes south of Calgary , Popular series HEARTLAND , and other TV shows / movies filmed here . Visit website for details . 30 minutes south of Calgary on Highway 2 , High River , 403-652-2110 , toll free : 1-877-603-3101 , tourism @ highriver . ca , www . highrivertourism . com
TOWN OF NANTON Discover Nanton 40 minutes south of Calgary on Hwy . 2 . Attractions include Lancaster Museum , Antique and Artwalk of Alberta , golf course , rodeo , grain elevator tours and much more . 1907 - 21 Ave , Nanton , 403-646-2029 , marketing @ nanton . ca , www . nanton . ca
TOWN OF VULCAN - TOURISM & TREK STATION Star Trek themed community : Starship Enterprise , walking tours , Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station , photo opportunities , Galaxy gift shop , regional visitor information . One hour southeast of Calgary on Highway 23 . 115 Centre St E , Vulcan , 403-485-2994 , info @ vulcantourism . com , www . vulcantourism . com
SOUTHERN ALBERTA
CASTLE MOUNTAIN RESORT Ski and snowboard destination with on-mountain accommodation . Snowshoeing . Packages . Cat skiing . Equipment rentals . Wedding and conference venue . Two hours south-west of Calgary . Box 610 , Pincher Creek , 403-627-5101 , toll free : 1-888-754-8667 , info @ skicastle . ca , www . skicastle . ca
CHINOOK COUNTRY TOURIST ASSOCIATION Marketing Southwest Alberta as tourist destination . Promoting sustainable tourism programs with key partners . 2805 Scenic Dr South , Lethbridge , 403-320-1222 , toll free : 1-800-661-1222 , info @ chinookcountry . com , www . exploresouthwestalberta . ca
Ecotourism , trail rides , bears , wildlife , fauna / Parks Canada , vistas , nature beyond belief , icefields , hot springs , cowboy apparel # Alberta
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DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK , ALBERTA PARKS A UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the world ’ s richest dinosaur fossil fields . Canada ’ s largest badlands area . Visitor Centre . Food services . Exhibits . Giftshop . Theatre . Programs . Hikes . Tours . Campground . Dinosaur digs . South east of Calgary . Northeast of Brooks . 48 km northeast of Brooks , 403-378-4342 , toll free : 1-866-427-3582 , donna . martin @ gov . ab . ca , www . dinosaurpark . ca
FRANK SLIDE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Canada ’ s deadliest rockslide . Survivor stories . Interactive display galleries . Children ’ s activity areas . 3D map of Crowsnest Pass . Interpretive and education programs . Special events . High definition shows . Gift shop . Walking trails . Picnic area . Box 959 , Blairmore , Crowsnest Pass , 403-562-7388 , 310-0000 , frankslideinfo @ gov . ab . ca , www . frankslide . org
HEAD-SMASHED-IN BUFFALO JUMP INTERPRETIVE CENTRE UNESCO World Heritage Site . 6,000 year old buffalo jump . Blackfoot-Plains-Native North American historic interpretive centre . Archaeological site . Artifact replicas . Blackfoot guides . Education programs . Cafeteria seating 60 people . Group tours . 18 kilometres North and West of Fort Macleod on Secondary Highway 785 , Fort Macleod , 403-553-2731 , 310-0000 , info . hisbj @ gov . ab . ca , www . headsmashedin . org
REMINGTON CARRIAGE MUSEUM World ’ s largest carriage museum , featuring over 250 horse-drawn vehicles . Seasonal carriage rides . Audio visual presentations . Interactive exhibits . Restoration shop . Stables . Adjacent campground . Group rates . 623 Main St , Cardston , 403-653-5139 , 310-0000 , info @ remingtoncarriagemuseum . com , www . remingtoncarriagemuseum . com
SIERRA WEST CABINS & RANCH VACATIONS Log cabins . Trail rides . Cattle drives . Horse accommodations . One street frontier town . Private functions . Corporate functions . Weddings . Party tents can be added . Commercial kitchen . Located 18 km North of Lundbreck . Sierra West Trading Post . 18 km North of Lundbreck , Lundbreck , 403-628-2431 , info @ sierrawestcabins . com , www . sierrawestcabins . com
TOURISM MEDICINE HAT SERVING SOUTH EAST ALBERTA Medicine Hat Visitors Guide . Official City of Medicine Hat Map . Medicine Hat Relocation Guide . Tourism Medicine Hat Visitors Centre . 330 Gehring Rd SW , Medicine Hat , 403-527-6422 , toll free : 1-800-481-2822 , staff @ tourismmedicinehat . com , www . tourismmedicinehat . com
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