Calgary (only visit on Stampede tours) Canada
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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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Jasper
The town of Jasper is located in the Canadian Province of Alberta within Jasper National Park. This small locale of 4,500 was named for an early fur trading post overseer, Jasper Hawse. Locals and visitors alike enjoy Jasper’s small-town feel which is maintained in effort to appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers. This quaint township is perfectly situated to provide visito... 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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Age Restrictions - North America
Contiki Tours are designed and geared for fun-loving 18 to 35 year old people. It is possible to travel on Contiki’s North American Tours if you are 17 years old only if you are traveling with a legal guardian. I wavier must however be signed by both the legal guardian on tour as well as the legal guardian/parent/s of the person who is underage. Al... more »
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Tours that visit Calgary (only visit on Stampede tours)
- Canada & the Rockies 11 Days
- Canada & the Rockies w/ Calgary Stampede 12 Days
- Grand Canadian 18 Days
- Grand Canadian w/ Calgary Stampede 20 Days
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