Vancouver to Calgary Itinerary 10 day 9 nights

Here are a couple of Rocky Mountain Holiday itineraries departing on Friday August 14 2009 for 10 days / 9 nights from Vancouver finishing in Calgary:

1) Holiday Package with Rocky Mountaineer®:

FRI AUG 14 - Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

SAT AUG 15 - Vancouver City Tour - AM. Overnight Vancouver.

SUN AUG 16 - Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.

MON AUG 17 - Explore Vancouver on your own. Overnight Vancouver.

TUE AUG 18 - Vancouver to Kamloops onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Overnight Kamloops.

WED AUG 19 - Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper. Overnight Jasper.

THU AUG 20 - Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise. 5-6 hours. Overnight Jasper.

FRI AUG 21 - Jasper to Banff along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier included. Overnight Banff.

SAT AUG 22 - Banff Sightseeing Trip - AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip - PM. Overnight Banff.

SUN AUG 23 - Depart to Calgary Airport YYC on scheduled airport shuttle.

Holiday Package Includes:

- 4 nights Vancouver - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Vancouver City Tour (4-5 hours)

- Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)

- Rocky Mountaineer® Train, RedLeaf Service to Kamloops

- 1 night Kamloops (moderate) Hotel

- Rocky Mountaineer® Train, RedLeaf Service to Jasper

- 2 nights Jasper - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise (5-6 hours)

- Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included

- 2 nights Banff - Mid-range (moderate) Hotel

- Banff Sightseeing Group Tour

- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour

- Scheduled Airport Transfer to Calgary Airport YYC. Available departures from Banff (takes approx. 2 hours): 8:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30

Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$4,786 ($2,393 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts. Upgrade to GoldLeaf service on the Rocky Mountaineer for CDN$930 per person.

We have VERY LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE ON THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER® so please CONTACT US immediately if you would like to book this holiday package.

To keep costs down, you can take the overnight train from Vancouver instead of the Rocky Mountaineer®:

2) Holiday Package without Rocky Mountaineer®:

FRI AUG 14 - Arrive Vancouver. Overnight Vancouver.

SAT AUG 15 - Vancouver City Tour - AM. Overnight Vancouver.

SUN AUG 16 - Victoria Day Trip from Vancouver. Full day. Overnight Vancouver.

MON AUG 17 - Explore Vancouver on your own. Overnight Vancouver.

TUE AUG 18 - Vancouver to Jasper onboard the overnight train. Departs Vancouver: 20:30

WED AUG 19 - Arrives Jasper 16:00. Overnight Jasper.

THU AUG 20 - Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise. 5-6 hours. Overnight Jasper.

FRI AUG 21 - Jasper to Banff along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Snowcoach onto Athabasca Glacier included. Overnight Banff.

SAT AUG 22 - Banff Sightseeing Trip - AM / Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Sightseeing Trip - PM. Overnight Banff.

SUN AUG 23 - Depart to Calgary Airport YYC on scheduled airport shuttle.

Holiday Package Includes:

- 4 nights Vancouver - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Vancouver City Tour (4-5 hours)

- Victoria Day Trip (includes return ferry, Butchart Gardens admission, Royal London Wax Museum admission & return transportation from you Vancouver hotel)

- Overnight Train to Jasper - Economy (Seat)

- 2 nights Jasper - Mid-Range (moderate) Hotel

- Maligne Valley Sightseeing and Boat Cruise (5-6 hours)

- Jasper to Banff with Snowcoach onto Glacier included

- 2 nights Banff - Mid-range (moderate) Hotel

- Banff Sightseeing Group Tour

- Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Group Tour

- Scheduled Airport Transfer to Calgary Airport YYC. Available departures from Banff (takes approx. 2 hours): 8:30, 12:30, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 19:30

Total Discounted Package Price for 2 Adults = CDN$3,186 ($1,593 per person). This rate includes ALL taxes, promotions and discounts.

Please note that rates are subject to change. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment.

To book or for more information, contact rocky-peak Holidays:

Freephone U.K.: 0800-567-7542

North America Toll-Free: 1-888-747-6259

Calgary Stampede 2009 - FREE ENTRY

Free admission to Stampede Park and a free breakfast are available on "value days" when you get to Stampede Park before 9 a.m. Check out Petro-Canada Family Day, Western Heritage Day, and BMO Kids’ Day to take advantage of this great offer. Plus, there are even more great activities on Value Days:

PETRO-CANADA FAMILY DAY

Sunday, July 5
9 a.m. to midnight
Free admission: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Midway and facilities open at 9 a.m.

Petro-Canada Family Day Breakfast

• Free admission to the Park from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Free Petro-Canada Family Day pancake breakfast for the first 20,000 guests. Breakfast tickets distributed at Park entrances. Breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Grandstand Courtyard.
  
• Free show on the Grandstand Stage at 7:30 a.m. featuring Beverley Mahood, The Higgins, Vos Family Singers...and more!
• Doodlebops on the Coca-Cola Stage at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
• Participate in the Petro-Canada Family Day Passport program from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Passport booklets distributed at Guest Services booths, the Petro-Canada Family Day breakfast and passport locations around the Park. Drop your completed passport off at the Petro-Canada booth in BMO Centre and we'll give you a free Olympic glass (limit one per family), with the option to buy more. Only completed passports will be eligible to win the grand prize of $2,500 worth of Petro-Canada gasoline and WestJet air travel for four & more!
• Petro-Canada Family Day cowboy hats & lollipops distributed at the breakfast and available at Guest Services booths, while quantities last.

WESTERN HERITAGE DAY

Tuesday, July 7
8 a.m. to midnight

From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. seniors (65 years and over) will enjoy:

• Free coffee, juice and donuts in the Stampede Corral (while supplies last)
• Pins (handed out at the breakfast, courtesy of Loram 99)
• Displays, exhibitors and entertainment held in the Corral from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Free stage show in the Corral from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• George Fox at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in Nashville North
• Superdog Show in the Corral at 10 a.m.
• Guests may enter to win a trip for two to Victoria, B.C., courtesy of Retirement Residences Group and WestJet airlines

Seniors will also enjoy:

• Free Park admission all day
• NEW in 2009! Free Copper Section Rodeo and Evening Show tickets (while supplies last). Tickets must be picked up at the Grandstand Ticket Office. Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 10 a.m.
• Free Standing Room tickets to the Rodeo and Evening Show (while supplies last). Tickets must be picked up at the Grandstand Ticket Office. Grandstand Ticket Office opens at 10 a.m.
  
• Free WestJet Skyrides all day
• One free North American Midway Entertainment Bingo play at the top of each hour
• Twenty per cent discount on merchandise at the Stampede Store
• Check out Showbands Live! in the Pengrowth Saddledome from Noon to 8 p.m.
  

BMO KIDS’ DAY

Wednesday, July 8
9 a.m. to midnight
Free admission: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for children 12 and under and accompanying adults
Free breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Grandstand Courtyard while quantities last
Midway opens at 9 a.m. and BMO Centre opens at 10 a.m.

• Free show on the Grandstand Stage from 8:15 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• BMO thunder sticks distributed at the breakfast (while quantities last)
• BMO Kids’ Day cowboy hats distributed at the breakfast and available at all Guest Services booths (while quantities last)
• BMO Kids' Day midway coupons available 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 30 coupons for $20 (price includes GST). Valid July 8 only.

Saddledome Lane, BMO Kids' Zone

Kids' Tractor Pull	11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Kids' Team Penning	2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
RCMP Family Fitness	11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Director's Cut: Comic Relief?	9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Coca-Cola Stage

Disney's High School Musical: Summer Celebration

11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Saddledome Plaza Stage

Splash'N Boots

11:30 a.m.

Stampede Corral

Superdogs

10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Buckaroos Stage: Big Four building, Lower level

DooDoo the Clown	Noon and 3 p.m.
Bobs & Lolo	11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Loose Moose Theatre for Kids	10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.

Indian Village

Youth Parade Pre Pow Wow	Noon
Pow Wow Competition (Dancers 17 years and under)	3 p.m.

Rocky Mountain Holidays

We are pleased to introduce our updated RockyMountainHolidays.com website. We have made the site simpler to navigate through to help you plan your Rocky Mountain Holiday with us.

This website provides detailed information on the following Canadian locations:

• Banff Information


• Canmore Information


• Lake Louise Information


• Jasper Information


• Kicking Horse Information


• Fernie Information


• Kimberley Information


• Whistler Information


• Vancouver Information


• Calgary Information

In addition, we also provide summarised details on the services we offer:

• Ski Holidays Canada - Our discounted packages include: ski accommodation, lift passes, lessons, transfers, ski rentals and tours.


• Summer Holidays Canada - Let us plan your Rocky Mountain Holiday itinerary for you. We are a one-stop shop and will save you time and money.


• Train Holidays Canada - Travel across Canada on one of our train holidays with VIA rail.


• Rocky Mountaineer Holidays - This day-time only train will maximise your viewing experience.


• Motorcoach Holidays Canada - Relax and let someone else do the driving. Enjoy the views out of the big picture windows.


• Private SUV Holidays - Let our certified guide take you on a private tour.


• Self-Drive Holidays Canada - We do all the planning, you do the driving. Experience the freedom of driving yourself!


• Tours Canada - There are many day tours to add to your Rocky Mountain Holiday package, check out the selection!


• Cruise Holidays Alaska - A cruise of just 7-days out of Vancouver allows you to cruise up to Alaska through the inside passage.

We hope you enjoy our new website and please do not hesitate to contact us through Rocky Mountain Holidays to help plan your holiday in Canada, anytime of the year!

Any feedback on our site you may have can be posted here. Thanks for reading!

Koalas at Calgary Zoo

The Koalas are coming to the Calgary Zoo!

The Calgary Zoo is getting closer to the Koala visit which is due to open to the public February 6, 2009.

Two males Bundaru and Mundooie are there until mid-September 2009 on loan from the San Diego Zoo. The Calgary Zoo is contributing to conservation work in Australia as part of the San Diego Zoo Koala Education and Conservation Loan Program. Overall, koalas are a protected species, but the eucalyptus trees they need for food are not. The biggest threat to koalas is loss of habitat.

Planned Zoo Programs include breakfast with the Koalas and Elite Eat – Koalas!

For more information visit Calgary Zoo's website.

Airport Transfers to Banff and Whistler

Airport transfers are our recommended mode of transport especially in the winter season when the roads can be dangerous.

The prices for our scheduled services are very competitive and ski resorts are set up to cater for guests without cars. In fact, Banff was recently rated in the Top 10 'No Car Needed' Resorts by OnTheSnow.com. For those of you who have visited other Canada ski resorts, you will know that you can get by without a car. Whistler Blackcomb has a free village shuttle which operates in the early morning through to the early hours!

If the above doesn't convince you to catch our transfer services, direct from Calgary International Airport YYC and Vancouver International Airport YVR, then consider the following:

• It's safer. Most of you will have travelled on a flight for many hours to get here.
  
• It's faster. Let an experienced driver who knows the roads get you to your hotel. No need for directions and maps!
  
• It's cleaner. By taking the airport transfer with other guests, there is less pollution which means better for the environment!
  
• It's cheaper. No parking, gas (petrol) or insurance to pay for. Note that stone chips to a rental car are not always covered.
  
• It's more enjoyable. You spent the money to get here, enjoy the scenery out of the windows while the driver concentrates on the road.
  
• It's direct. Most airport shuttles are direct or have minimal stops. The ski shuttles get you to the ski hill sooner as they drop you off right at the base.
  
• It's easy. Jet lagged? No problem, our friendly drivers know where to take you!
  
• It's peace of mind. One less thing to worry about on your Canada ski holiday.
  

We also organise private transfers and charter services. For more information on our winter services, view the Calgary to Banff Transfer Schedule and the Vancouver to Whistler Transfer Schedule.

Contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays to book!

Banff Ice Hockey Tours

You don't have to be a sports fan to enjoy a NHL Ice hockey game! The Calgary Flames never disappoint! Support the Flames in the Calgary Saddledome and enjoy every action-packed moment!

Transport and ticket packages are available throughout the winter ski season from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore from just CDN$100 per person.

A great night out for friends and family, be sure to take the Banff Ice Hockey Tour!

2008-2009
Calgary Flames NHL Hockey Schedule

Date	Opponent	Departs Banff	Game Time
OCT 11	Canucks	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
OCT 14	Avalanche	4.45 pm	7:30 PM
OCT 17	Oilers	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
OCT 21	Capitals	4.45 pm	7:30 PM
OCT 28	Avalanche	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
OCT 30	Bruins	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
NOV 4	Coyotes	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
NOV 6	Predators	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
NOV 11	Maple Leafs	4.45 pm	7:30 PM
NOV 18	Avalanche	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
NOV 22	Red Wings	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
NOV 25	Kings	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
NOV 29	Canucks	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
DEC 2	Stars	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
DEC 12	Panthers	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 19	Blackhawks	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 23	Ducks	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 27	Senators	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
DEC 29	Wild	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 31	Oilers	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 6	Sharks	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 8	Islanders	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
JAN 13	Blues	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
JAN 17	Coyotes	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 21	Blue Jackets	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 28	Sabres	3.15 pm	6.00 PM
JAN 30	Predators	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
FEB 5	Blackhawks	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
FEB 7	Ducks	10.15 am	1.00 PM
FEB 9	Canadiens	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
FEB 17	Canucks	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
FEB 24	Blue Jackets	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
FEB 27	Wild	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
MAR 1	Lightning	3.15 pm	6.00 PM
MAR 18	Stars	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
MAR 20	Blues	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
MAR 23	Red Wings	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
MAR 28	Wild	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
MAR 30	Sharks	4:45 pm	7.30 PM
APR 6	Kings	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
APR 11	Oilers	5:15 pm	8.00 PM

To book this tour, or for more information on Banff Ice Hockey Tours, contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

Blue Ticket - Calgary Flames V Colorado Avalanche

We have just ONE BLUE ticket left for the NHL Flames game at the Saddledome, Calgary - Calgary Flames against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday February 26 2008. The price is just $165 including tax and transportation from Banff and Canmore.

We also have some Green and Black seating available. For more information just click on the above title link.

NHL Ice Hockey Tours from Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Whistler & Squamish

The Calgary Flames beat the Minnesota Wild last night in a great NHL Ice Hockey Game. Tours to this Ice Hockey Game were available from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore.

Ticket prices including transport from Banff and Canmore are $125 for Green seating, $110 for Black seating, and you can pay just $10 more for an enhanced ice hockey tour package! These rates apply to all our NHL Hockey games over the 2007/2008 winter season. For transport from Lake Louise, please inquire as there is a surcharge for pick-up.

What is an "enhanced" ice hockey tour?

The enhanced ice hockey tours include a fanatical hockey guide, a chance to win a prize by guessing the score and a souvenir puck!

Game Times and Tours Pick Up Times

Game times are typically at 7pm but can also be at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, and 7:30pm. The full schedule including game times for the Calgary Flames in the Saddledome can be viewed at our Banff Ice Hockey Tours page. Pick-up times for the ice hockey tours are usually about 2 hours before the game time, so the regular pick-up time in Banff for a 7pm game time would be about 5pm and for Canmore, 5:15pm.

The Vancouver Canucks are taking on the Edmonton Oilers tonight which is set to be a high-paced game. Ice Hockey tickets to this game including transportation from Whistler or Squamish are still available. You can get to Vancouver Canucks games in Vancouver from Whistler and Squamish. See the Vancouver Canucks Hockey Tour schedule and pricing on the Whistler Ice Hockey Tours page.

To book Banff Ice Hockey Tours or Whistler Ice Hockey Tours, just contact rocky-peak Holidays to reserve.