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Where the Bar U Meets Brown Creek

Explore the roots of Alberta ranching at a national historic site geared to learning adventures, while living the cowboy life on an award-winning, ‘green friendly’ ranch. Discover how to mix work, play and education with a ranch holiday.

Behind the Scenes at the Masters:
Getting 60 Horses Ready to Rock

Transporting 60 horses from Europe to Calgary to compete in one of the richest equine tournaments on the planet can make anyone crazy. Planners of the Spruce Meadows Masters tournament reveal what goes on behind the curtain.

Cattle Drive Round Up:
Moo-ve It On Over

Rustle up your courage and participate in one of several cattle drives. Discover how this Western adventure is still alive and kickin’ in Alberta.

The Stampede Experience:
Cowboys and First Nations

Explore the Plains of Western Canada in Alberta by making a key summer event – The Calgary Stampede – your launching pad for cowboy and Aboriginal adventures. Learn how to hit the main attractions while feeding your need to wander.

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park:
First Nations History Comes Alive

Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is a $25-million project in southern Alberta that showcases First Nations history, spirituality and culture. It’s the largest First Nations owned and operated museum in Canada. Learn how you can enjoy on-site tipi camping and become entranced by a fascinating world in Alberta’s Badlands.

Travel Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump:
Live an Aboriginal Interpretive Journey

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. The name conjures lurid images, but the legacy speaks of a beautiful, harsh and bygone era.

Full Steam Ahead:
Take the ‘A’ Train

When you take the ‘A’ train in Alberta, it’s not an urban journey. The Alberta Prairie Steam Train roars through rolling prairie and the heart of the province. Discover an adventure on the rails that includes a Wild West show and a side-trip to professional rural theatre.

Remington Carriage Museum:
Refreshing Blast from the Past

Travel where I grew up was built on fast cars and overpasses. Highways drew people in and out of the downtown core from morning to night, the city breathing rapidly, never shutting its eyes to sleep. The only horses I saw were on TV.

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