The province of Alberta's grandeur and beauty are
legendary and obvious from the moment of arrival.
Rolling foothills, the spectacular Canadian Rockies,
pristine lakes, vibrant cities, festivals, and world
class cuisine, keep Alberta on the list of the world’s
great tourism destinations. Anderson Vacations,
an Alberta-based company, can tailor make your Alberta
vacation to create a once in a lifetime experience!
Take a look at some of the more popular options
below, or call us to talk to one of our Alberta
specialists about creating one of the million possible
journeys!
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Take time out to experience Canada’s winter
paradise. Experience snowshoeing, ice-walking,
wildlife viewing or skiing.
Package Includes:
*Return transfers on VIA Rail in economy
class from Edmonton to Jasper
*3 nights of accommodation in Jasper
*Choose from two of the following activities
in Jasper:
- Discovery Snow-shoe Adventure
- Maligne Valley Wildlife Tour
- Maligne Canyon Ice Walk
- 1 Day Marmot Basin Ski Pass
Pricing: Starting from
$549 per person, based
on double occupancy, not including GST.
Price valid for package booking window.
Dates valid: package booking window
is: October 31, 2011-March 31, 2012 |
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The Canadian Rockies have always been about
offering solace, and this package gives you
the freedom to choose how you’ll find your
fun.
Custom Package includes:
Two nights accommodation in Banff
Add any two of the following adventures:
*One day Ski Banff Tri Area lift
pass
*Guided tour of Banff & its wildlife
*Guided Johnston Canyon Icewalk
* Guided Snowshoeing to the Paint Pots
Starting from $317 per
person, based on double occupancy, not including
GST. Price valid for package booking window.
Price valid for Ptarmigan Inn.
Accommodation upgrades are available. Available
for booking between October 31, 2011 –
March 24, 2012 for travel by March 31, 2012. |
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| If you're
looking for a true Alberta working ranch experience,
head back in time to historic Lucasia Ranch.
Join these ranchers as they herd cattle through
the picturesque Porcupine Hills of southwestern
Alberta.
Package Includes:
Accommodation, all meals, horse & track,
riding (3-5 hours per day) and ranch activities.
2 Night Package
Prices starting from $460
per person
4 Night Package
Prices starting from $900
per person
6 Night Package
Prices starting from $1295
per person
(pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST & 10% Wrangler gratuity) |
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Nestled
in the Porcupine Hills, on the eastern slopes
of the Rocky Mountains is Brown Creek Ranch.
Your hosts are Shaunrere & Brian Lane and
their 4 children. Brown Creek stays feature
a single self-contained pine log cabin where
you will be the only guests on a family run
cattle ranch. Listen to a gently rolling creek
that runs just outside the cabin and let country
life surround you while enjoying a slower
pace, and great home cooking. Prices
starting from $95 per person
(pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST) |
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| Nestled
at the base of the majestic Canadian Rockies
in southwestern Alberta is a working cattle
ranch called Lonesome Pine Ranch. It's where
the prairies rise up to meet the rolling foothills
and continue on to the pristine mountains.
Here you may find cowboys on cattle drives
and round-ups, branding, rodeoing, or going
for a leisurely horseback ride. This is where
Sierra West Cabins are located, on the banks
of Todd Creek where they have built a small
'Cowtown' complete with a longhorn saloon.
Prices starting from $99
per person
(pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST) |
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Bent Creek you will quickly discover a lifelong
passion for horses, horsemanship and learning.
This cattle & horse operation focuses on equine
education. A unique mix of Western Rider level
instruction as outlined by Equine Canada combined
with practical applications in pasture conditions.
3 Night Package
Prices starting from $690
per person
5 Night Package
Prices starting from $1050
per person
3 Night Horsemanship Clinic
Improve your human-horse relationship by
implementing correct, consistent communication.
Prices starting from $560
per person
3 Night Ranch Horse / Cattle Handling
Clinic
Learn numerous heading and healing roping
techniques. Experience the western pride
of horsemanship and low stress cattle handling
techniques.
Prices starting from $795
per person
5 Night Horsemanship & Ranch Horse
Clinic
The focus of this clinic is on horsemanship,
specializing in the pack horse and trail
horse.
Prices starting from $1155
per person
6 Night - Cowboy 101 Clinic
Discover a burning desire to share a life-long
passion for horses, horsemanship and learning.
Immerse yourself in the challenge of horse
/ human communication.
Prices starting from $1590
per person
(Pricing is in CND$ per person, based
on double occupancy, plus GST & 10% Wrangler
gratuity) |
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| For years
visitors from all over the world have explored
the Canadian Rockies back country on horseback.
For most people, on day in the mountains is
just not enough. Multi-day pack trips from
2 days to 2 weeks allow you to get into the
back-country, relax, and learn more about
riding and the companionship of the horses.
Our guides encourage active participation
of their guests, including care of the horses
and general camp duties, creating an authentic
atmosphere that is rewarding and fulfilling.
2 - 6 Day Mountain Lodge Horse
Pack Trips
Prices starting from $512
to $1681 per person
2 - 4 Day Cabin Horse Pack Trips
Prices starting from $420
to $840 Per Person
2 - 6 Day Tent Horse Pack Trips
Prices starting from $495
to $1518 per person
6 Day Rocky Mountain Adventure
Expeditions
$1950 per person
(Pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST & 10% Wrangler gratuity) |
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| Located
next to spectacular Waterton Lakes / Glacier
National Park, in the shadow of the Rocky
Mountains of South West Alberta. Saddle up
for an exceptional horseback riding adventure.
Ride alongside cowboys that carry on western
traditions and heritage.
Package Includes: Accommodation, all meals,
horse, track & guides.
2 Days / 1 Night Package
Prices starting from $419
per person
3 Days / 2 Nights Package
Prices starting from $629
per person
4 Days / 3 Nights Package
Prices starting from $839
per person
(Pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST & 10% Wrangler gratuity) |
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| Imagine
yourself heading back in time and moving cattle
over the picturesque rolling landscape of
Alberta. You will view wildlife that may include
elk and deer as they mingle with the wide
variety of cattle found in Alberta. Enjoy
becoming familiar with horses that range in
breed from Appaloosa, to Percheron, to Quarter
horses. You will ride and drive cattle with
experienced ranch hands. After a day in the
saddle, you can spend the evening savoring
a delicious home cooked meal and gazing peacefully
into the glow of the crackling campfire.
5 Night Ranch Stay With 2 - 3 Day
Cattle Drive
Departure dates: May 29, Jun 17, Aug 14,
Oct 5
Prices starting from $1295
per person
3 - 4 Day Horse Pack Trip With
1 - 2 Day Cattle Drive
Departure dates: Jun 9, Jul 24, 29, Sep
24
Prices starting from $679
per person
7 Night Ranch Stay With 2 - 3 Day
Cattle Drive
Departing dates: May 29, Jul 17, Aug 14,
Oct 5
Prices starting from $1595
per person
(Pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST & 10% Wrangler gratuity)
NOTE: You must be at least
an intermediate rider to participate in
a Cattle Drive. |
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A rare gem tucked into the southwestern corner
of the province of Alberta, the majestic Rocky
Mountains rise suddenly out of the rolling
prairies. Amid the peaks are the Waterton
Lakes, carved out of the rock by ancient glaciers.
Sample Package Includes:
*3 nights accommodation at the Bayshore
Inn Resort & Spa
*Entrance to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
*Entrance to Frank Slide Interpretive Center
*Entrance into Bar U Ranch
*Entrance into Remmington Carriage Museum
*2 Hour horseback ride a Mountain Meadows
*Great Canadian Barn dinner & dance (Saturdays
only)
Prices starting from $365
to $489 per person
(pricing is per person, based on double
occupancy, plus GST)
**Subject to attraction opening
dates** |
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| Experience
an exciting one day adventure aboard a real
steam or diesel powered train. Different themes
are enacted throughout the season, including
murder mysteries, family, dinner theater,
seniors and teddy bear specials. At some point
during your excursion the train may be brought
to a screeching halt. Look out! It's the dreaded
outlaw "Reynolds Raiders". After a short but
furious gun battle, the money the outlaws
took from the passengers is retrieved. During
your journey on board the train you will travel
through the beautiful rolling and treed countryside
of Alberta's Parkland.
Departures:
The train leaves Stettler, Alberta and returns
5 - 6 hours later. Stettler is located in
the heart of Central Alberta and is a leisurely
3 hour drive from Calgary OR 2 ½
hours from Edmonton.
Prices Include:
A full course buffet meal, on board entertainment,
and maybe even a train robbery. Prices starting
from $90 per person
(pricing is per person, plus GST) |
From the peaks to plains, Alberta has one of the
finest settings ever handed to a province. The
snow-capped Canadian Rocky Mountains. Shimmering
wheatfields. Northern lights. The Calgary Stampede.
West Edmonton Mall. Guest ranches. Sunny skies.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, recreation
or relaxation – explore Alberta. Each of Alberta’s
six regions offers unique experiences just waiting
to be discovered.
Edmonton – known as Canada’s Festival City, this
bustling metropolis has always put its arts and
culture on centre stage.
Calgary – this cosmopolitan dynamo is also the
natural gateway to the Canadian Rockies.
Canadian Rockies – legendary for breathtaking
mountains, alpine lakes and endless experiences.
Alberta South – loaded with natural and cultural
wonders including the Canadian Badlands, buffalo
jumps and dinosaur bone beds.
Alberta Central – golden prairies, grassy foothills,
shimmering lakes and rural charms, Alberta’s heartland
is a naturalist’s paradise.
Alberta North – the perfect mix of natural beauty
and rugged adventures with all the comforts of
home.
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