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Quirky Gems

Quirky Gems

$65.00 USD
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One trip is required per group.

* "PDF Instant Download" means the trip will be sent by email as a PDF document, and not by mail (the email is sent immediately after completing your purchase)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our best-selling trip from Calgary! Hit the road and visit some quintessential Alberta towns, eat at funky restaurants, support local businesses and explore picturesque hikes and natural attractions. All without venturing too far from the city!

Trip Highlights

  • A few country Western towns
  • Distilleries, Wineries and Breweries (alternative options available)
  • Hiking options that are great for everyone
  • Waterfalls and mountain views
  • Unique photo ops throughout the day

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

Days of the week: Wednesday through Sunday

Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall

Not recommended: Mondays, Tuesdays, Winter, Holidays

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Families with children of all ages
  • Outdoor adventurers
  • Couples
  • Small groups (of 6 and under)
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Itinerary

STOP 1

Fuel up in one of the most unique cafes in the country. Drive time to the second stop is 15 minutes.

STOP 2

Shop, eat and explore in a quintessential picturesque town. Drive time to the third stop is 10 minutes.

STOP 3

Drive to a local farm to make a new furry friend or cozy up with a cocktail. Drive time to the fourth stop is between 15 - 30 minutes.

STOP 4

The fourth stop is up to you! Choose between a number of local businesses, trails or some fun photo ops.

Region

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Can depart from

Calgary Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Outdoor Gear
  • Reusable Shopping Bags
  • Road Trip Snacks
  • Walking Shoes
  • Water

Additional Details

  • Accessible
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We're here to help!

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

  • From Calgary: 2 hours and 10 minutes / 170 km
  • From Okotoks: 2 hours / 169 km
  • From Cochrane: 2 hours and 45 minutes / 223 km
  • From Airdrie: 3 hours  / 259 km
  • From Red Deer: 5 hours and 15 minutes / 484 km

This trip can be done from Thursday - Sunday, and is best enjoyed in the Spring, Summer and Fall.

We recommend leaving anytime between 10:00 - 10:30 am if you're departing from Calgary.

You can bring your pup on Quirky Gems! The first stop will require you to do takeout, and the interior is very unique, so it's up to you if your pup comes for the day.

The trip includes patio options for when it's warm & takeaway that work well for your pet. There will also be at least one dog-friendly activity at each stop. If you bring your furry friend, you will be unable to bring them into any indoor suggestions.

We recommend bringing between 2- 5 people on your surprise road trip adventure.

None of your stops will require an entrance fee. We do suggest a number of shops and restaurants which are not included in the price of this itinerary.

After booking your trip, we'll send you a confirmation email with a few recommended accommodation options.

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Taryn
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Great Anniversary Gift

This is a perfect gift for a first anniversary, if you're going the paper based route. My partner and I decided to use this on one of the first fair weather weekends of the spring and we were so pleased with what was included. Although towns and areas included in the envelopes were places that we've passed through many times, Guess Where Trips gave us the opportunity to discover stops, shops, and experiences we may not have otherwise tried. Some stops that we have visited before were included, but this was also a good way to rediscover landmarks and appreciate our backyard all over again. We were so happy with our trip that we can't wait to gift this experience to our family and are even looking at some other regions for future adventures.

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Roger Doucet
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We purchased this trip because it was listed as accessible, sadly none of the stops were wheelchair accessible.

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Lindsay Arsenault
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Quirky and Fun!

It was so fun not having to be the planner for once. The kids loved the adventure, even my moody preteen smiled a time or 2. Definitely not places I would have to known to go to. Took us out of the box and we had a wonderful time. Made new friends and memories along the way! The 3rd stop was our favourite! Can’t wait for more!

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Kaitlyn Holden
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My Mom still talks about this trip!

I bought the Quirky Gems trip to surprise my mom on Mother’s Day last year. She absolutely loved the surprise of not knowing where we were going and she loved all the stops along the way! She still talks about this trip and wants to take other family members on it. I loved being able to show my Mom different parts of Alberta that she hadn’t seen before!

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Jenna Ackerman
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