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Calgary
Calgary is one of the most vibrant, happening and fastest growing cities in not only Canada, but all of North America. A buzzing and rapidly expanding city, it is perhaps most famous for the Calgary Stampede – one of the biggest and most famous rodeo events in the world. The original inhabitants of modern day Calgary were the Blackfoot Tribe and they fought long and hard to retain their control of the la... more »
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L Astral Dinner
by – Drew Walker, Tour Manager, USA At the Loew’s Le Concorde Restaurant Rotatiff, you can get a bird’s eye view of Quebec City (World Heritage sight and the only walled city north of Mexico) as well as the scenic narrows of the St. Lawrence River. The buffet dinner at the rooftop restaurant offers a tasty variety of gourmet salads, seafood, pasta, and meat dishes. Go back for sec... more »
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Optional Excursions - North America
Everyone is different, so you have a choice to enhance your itinerary with Optional Excursions during your tour. This choice of activities is based on what past travellers have asked for and are designed to help you get the most out of your tour. What are Optional Excursions How to pay Here’s a taste of what’s available ... more »
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ATM's and cash machines - North America
More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada by – Angie, Tour Manager, North America Accessing money is hardly ever a problem. There are banks, Western Unions, and ATMs along the tour. Something to double-check prior to leaving is that your ATM card is able to be used in the United States.
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Arrival times - North America
More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada As much as you probably won’t want it to, the tour has got to end some time. Weather, traffic and other external factors out of our control may effect arrival times, therefore these times should be used as a general guide. Finishing at the Stovalls Inn, Anaheim Tours finishing in Anaheim should arrive at... more »
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Banff National Park
by – Jordan Allen Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest National Park and is renowned for its simply spectacular peaks and valleys which wee formed through geological upheavals and glacial movements over 77 million years ago. Banff National Park is also an amazing wildlife refuge and is home to elk, deer, big horn sheep, but perhaps the most famous sight in the whole Par... more »
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Baseball
Take me out to the ball game! It is America’s National Sport. For a true taste of US sporting culture nothing beats sitting in the stands, eating a hot dog, taking the 7th inning stretch and maybe even catching a foul ball. Although going to a game is not scheduled on any tours, there is loads of free time on tours to hit up a game in cities and teams like the Anaheim Angels, Boston Red Sox, Chicag... more »
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