Rocky Mountain Route
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Rocky Mountain Route

Rocky Mountain Route

Regular price $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

One of the most iconic road trips in the world with a few secret surprises along the way. Incredible mountain towns, tasty local brews and food and a ton of photo-worthy views! Want to keep going towards Jasper? We included a 'want to keep going' section just in case.

Trip Highlights

  • Scenic boardwalks and bridges
  • Local eateries & breweries
  • Short hikes with great views
  • A fantastic mix of well-known and new destinations
  • A one-of-a-kind animal experience (additional cost)

AVAILABLE TO DEPART

This itinerary can be used any day throughout the year!

SUGGESTED FOR

  • Outdoor Adventurers
  • Active Families
  • Weekends Away
  • Photographers

Itinerary

STOP 1

Before you fully venture onto the winding roads, grab a coffee to prep for the day! We also suggest an optional farm visit for an additional price. Drive time to your second stop is 30 minutes.

STOP 2

Take a leisurely lakeside stroll while you soak up stunning mountain range views. Don't worry, this trail is just 2.3 km and flat! Drive time to your third stop is 22 minutes.

STOP 3

Occasionally overlooked but well worth a visit, your third stop is a fantastic local town. We've recommended a picturesque trail, a brewery and tasty spots for lunch. Drive time to your fourth stop is 24 minutes.

STOP 4

One of the most iconic road trip destinations in the world, and you get to go! Epic lookouts that are a photographer's dream, a couple of breweries, gorgeous lakes and more. BONUS: want to head all the way to Jasper? We have a 'Want to Keep Going' section if you want to continue the route.

Region

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Can depart from

Calgary Area

Before you go

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Cash
  • National Parks Pass (can be bought online or at gate)
  • 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: 3 hours and 36 minutes / 278 km

• From Okotoks: 4 hours and 23 minutes / 355 km

• From Bragg Creek: 3 hours and 13 minutes / 260 km

• From Airdrie: 3 hours and 46 minutes / 311 km

This trip can be done any day throughout the year. Some of the trails may be slippery through the winter months so please use caution.

We recommend leaving anytime between 8:30 - 9:00 am. The later you leave the less time you may have to complete all of the stops.

You can bring your furry friend, but it may limit you from going into some of the recommended stops. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times.

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

First Stop: Our featured stop is free to explore. Our alternative, if you've never been, is $25 per adult and $15 per Youth.

You will also need a valid National Parks Pass. This can be pre-purchased online or at the gate!

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

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Less Hidden Gems but still a great trip

The hoodoo trail in Canmore was not suitable for small kids (ages 7 and 9) and would not recommend that. We also found some of the recommendations we're not so hidden like Johnston's Canyon which had busses (multiple) of people being dropped off at the trail head. The trail was single file, in both directions, and we had to wait in a line for 20 minutes to see inside the cavern. Otherwise we liked the recommendations and had a blast discovering Alberta Rockies.

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Mountains Galore!

I absolutely loved this trip! I went to Calgary for a work conference and bought this trip to do on a day off, and I wasn’t disappointed! This trip has everything: coffee/snack stops, gorgeous mountain view’s for days, cute small towns, roadside stops to soak in nature, food and drink options, a few hikes, and lots of amazing memories! You really can’t go wrong with this trip!

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Jolan Goulet
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Great adventure

This was an excellent trip, we did it on July 31, for our 30th wedding anniversary. We didn’t finish the 4th envelope because we had a late start and tried to do everything. We will finish it in September and maybe caring onto Jasper 😎

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An iconic route

You can't go wrong with this route if you're headed to Banff. Calgarians might know a few of these places, but there are other great recommendations. Lot of great options for each stop.

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Get this if you're taking a trip to the rockies!

We're from Toronto and have done a few Guess Where trips in the past, when planning our trip out to Alberta in June we decided to order this. Great decision. It seemed like a pretty common route to take to the rockies, but it had suggestions we wouldn't have thought of on our own. We didn't end up doing the Jasper suggestions because it was pretty far. But they looked good too. Definitely worth the purchase.