Whistler Mountaineer FREE*

Guests can experience Canada’s most exciting three-hour rail journey – the Whistler Mountaineer – a breathtaking train trip between North Vancouver and Whistler in Glacier Dome, for *FREE for a limited time.

Until September 25, 2009, book a Rocky Mountaineer two-day rail journey or holiday package, and receive a round-trip journey onboard the Whistler Mountaineer train for FREE, plus a $50 Rocky Mountaineer souvenir credit.

This promotion ends on September 25 2009 so hurry!

Terms and conditions:

1. Offer valid between August 10 and September 25, 2009

2. Applicable to departures through the end of the 2009 Rocky Mountaineer season (October 11); note: the 2009 Whistler Mountaineer season ends October 6.

3. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or amended without prior notice.

4. Applicable to new bookings only

5. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

6. Qualifying rail journey can be purchased in either class of service.

7. Free offers must be used as part of the package or 2-day rail journey and cannot be deferred to another date or refunded.

8. Free offers must be requested at the time of booking. Offers will not be automatically allocated or retrospectively added.

9. Not available for group tour block bookings.

10. RedLeaf bookings will receive Coast Classic experience, GoldLeaf or Escorted Tour bookings will receive Glacier Dome experience.

11. Onboard souvenir credit has no cash value and must be used on the Rocky Mountaineer 2 day experience.

More information can be found on our Rocky Mountaineer Holidays page.

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.

Take a Kid to the Course Week

To celebrate National “Take a Kid to the Course Week”, Wintergreen and Trickle Creek Golf Resort are offering a special opportunity for parents and kids to participate!

Wintergreen “Take a Kid to the Course Week”

Wintergreen is offering a special opportunity for parents and kids to participate!

What:
Kids play free at Wintergreen when accompanied by a paying adult. Special parents rate of $45.00 in effect. Free “Tips from the Pro” prior to tee off – learn about lesson programs, get equipment advice, etiquette tips, rule questions.

Caddy Shack F&B special prior to tee off – hot dog, chips, juice box for $5.00. Chance to win prizes in online draw.

Dates:
Monday, July 7
Friday, July 11

Tee Times:
Starting at 5:00pm through to 7:00pm on each of the two days.

Visit www.wintergreengolf.com for more info.

Trickle Creek Golf Resort “Take a Kid to the Course Week”

Dates:
July 7 - 11 which is Monday to Friday anytime.

Rate:
$59.95 for an accompanied adult and the Junior is free.

Additional offer:
Juniors receive 50% off food*

Visit www.tricklecreek.com for more info.

*Some restrictions may apply

Source: Resorts of the Canadian Rockies