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🌄 Journey through the Rockies and Coastal Wonders 🌊

Paul Tonelli

Paul Tonelli

29 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Calgary and Vancouver. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city life, explore stunning parks, indulge in local delicacies, and discover the rich cultural heritage. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of a lifetime!

Trip to Calgary

Day 1🌾 Unveiling Nature's Treasures in Calgary 🌳
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$0

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$ 14

Calgary Farmers' Market South
Old-school, indoor marketplace with 75+ vendors offering local produce, flowers, crafts & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Carburn Park
Verdant park offering abundant outdoor activities, such as ice skating, fishing & bird watching.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 24 min

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Sue Higgins Park
Large riverside park featuring walking paths, picnic tables, a fenced-in dog park & wildlife.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2🎡 Embracing Urban Wonders in Calgary 🏙️
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$0

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$ 14

North Glenmore Park
Waterfront 208-acre park with trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, fire pits, BBQs & picnic areas.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Fish Creek Provincial Park
Expansive outdoor park featuring miles of hiking & biking trails, a manmade lake & wildlife.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 3🏊‍♂️ Unleashing the Adventurer Within in Calgary 🌲
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$0

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$ 14

Southland Leisure Centre
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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South Glenmore Park
Waterfront green space with biking & hiking paths, plus a sailing school & an aquatic playground.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4🎪 Stepping Back in Time and Savoring Local Flavors in Calgary 🍔
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$113

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$ 14

Heritage Park
Large Western Canadian history museum with working antiques & seasonal re-creations with actors.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$113
13 - 16 min

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Crossroads Market
Long-running farmers' market offering a diverse array of produce & other goods, plus a food court.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5🎶 Immersing in the Rhythm of Calgary's Cultural Beat 🎵
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$225

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Exhibits on Canadian music history, hands-on instrument areas & concerts in a contemporary setting.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$113
8 - 11 min

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Olympic Plaza
1988 Olympic Winter Games venue turned park with a pond, stage & seasonal ice skating.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Calgary Tower
Soaring tower with panoramic views from a glass-floored observation deck & a revolving restaurant.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$113
Day 6🌿 Escaping to Oasis of Tranquility in Calgary 🌸
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$ 14

Devonian Gardens
Tropical botanical gardens inside a shopping centre, with fishponds, palms & a children's play area.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Prince's Island Park
Urban park built on the site of a former sawmill, with picnic areas, trails & regular major events.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Peace Bridge
Modern, red pedestrian& bike bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava, a well-known Spanish architect.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 7🏎️ Defying Gravity and Reveling in Nature's Beauty in Calgary 🌄
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$0

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$ 27

Downhill Karting by Skyline
Visitors speed down a switchback hillside track in self-steered karts at this summer attraction.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Bowness Park
Serene spot with a lagoon, boat rentals, winter ice skating, a playground & picnic areas.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Nose Hill Park
Tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 8⛷️ Conquering the Thrills and Unwinding in Calgary 🏊‍♀️
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$0

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$ 14

WinSport
Ski resort & events venue also featuring many summer activities like biking, zip-lining & mini-golf.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Village Square Leisure Centre
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 9🌞 Embracing Nature's Serenity and Urban Charm in Calgary 🌳
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$ 27

Prairie Winds Park
Park featuring a playground with a zip line & a water area, plus fitness stations, sports & more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Pearce Estate Park
Riverside wetland park featuring a fish hatchery, plus a playground, picnic sites & trails.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Riley Park
Easygoing, family-friendly green with a wading pool, a rock garden, a cricket pitch & a playground.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 10🔬 Igniting Curiosity and Reveling in Artistic Splendor in Calgary 🎨
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$113

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$ 14

TELUS Spark Science Centre
Science centre with interactive museum exhibits, a children's play area & an HD planetarium theatre.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$113
15 - 18 min

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Elliston Park
Relaxed public park with a pond, rose garden, playgrounds, picnic shelters & off-leash dog area.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1917 In total

Activities & Food:$1694
Transport:$223

Trip to Vancouver

Day 1🌾 Unveiling Nature's Treasures in Calgary 🌳
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$219

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$ 23

Gastown Steam Clock
Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Vancouver Aquarium
Popular kid-friendly attraction showcases local & exotic aquatic life with a focus on conservation.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$219
19 - 23 min

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Granville Island Public Market
Popular indoor market with restaurants, bars & cafes, plus gourmet food stalls & artisan boutiques.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2🎡 Embracing Urban Wonders in Calgary 🏙️
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$225

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$ 12

Science World
Interactive science displays & films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$156
10 - 12 min

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VanDusen Botanical Garden
Space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$69
Day 3🏊‍♂️ Unleashing the Adventurer Within in Calgary 🌲
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$225

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$ 23

Vancouver Art Gallery
Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$113
9 - 11 min

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Kitsilano Beach Park
Scenic stretch of sand & lawn with a playground, tennis courts & a heated outdoor saltwater pool.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Large Arthur Erickson–designed museum at UBC devoted to cultural artifacts from around the world.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$113
Day 4🎪 Stepping Back in Time and Savoring Local Flavors in Calgary 🍔
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$238

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$ 12

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
Scenic canyon with a suspension bridge in a 617-acre forest with hiking trails & swimming holes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Playland Amusement Park
Amusement park with traditional rides open seasonally, plus haunted/terror rides in October.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$238
Day 5🎶 Immersing in the Rhythm of Calgary's Cultural Beat 🎵
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$338

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$ 12

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Built in 1889, this 137m-long treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$338
8 - 10 min

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Stanley Park
Vancouver's largest urban park has beaches, trails & family attractions, plus a picturesque seawall.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1917 In total

Activities & Food:$1694
Transport:$223