Alberta

Outdoor Adventure in the Canadian Rockies With Your Grandchild

Program No. 21822RJ
On this active adventure with your grandchild, discover the Canadian Rockies by raft and on horseback and watch for grizzly bears, eagles and mountain goats in the wild!

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At a Glance

Take a deep breath and take in a huge gulp of some of the freshest air you’ll ever breathe as you visit the Canadian Rockies with your grandchild. Together you’ll experience the beauty of the majestic mountains along the Bow River trail from the saddle of a friendly horse. Explore the glittering waters of Lake Louise, and observe grizzlies from a gondola in one of the best places on earth to see these magnificent creatures in real life. The Rockies are just waiting for your curious, enthusiastic discovery.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Walking two miles daily, stairs, river float on Class II to III rapids. Elevations up to 5,700 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Float along the gentle natural roller coaster of Kicking Horse River by white water raft.
  • Explore Yoho National Park, home to timber wolf, lynx, cougars, black bears, moose and more, and learn about Burgess Shale fossils.
  • See a train looping over and under itself as it figure-eights through snowcapped mountains via the amazing Spiral Tunnels.

General Notes

Program is for grandchildren ages 9-12. For a comparable family adventure for all generations, check out "Outdoor Adventure in the Canadian Rockies With Your Family" (#23439)!
Featured Expert
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Sonya Pollock
Sonya Pollock grew up in Calgary, Alberta and loved taking trips out to the Rocky Mountains as a child. These trips with her family solidified her love of nature and wildlife. Her passion for helping animals resulted in her pursuit of an MSc in animal behavior and welfare where she studied thermoregulation in the Indian rhinoceros. She’s currently a Ph.D. candidate in wildlife ecology at the University of Alberta where she studies grizzly bear habitat selection in Banff National Park.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Brenda Blair View biography
A summer job as a general studies student changed Brenda Blair’s life forever. She spent eight years living in Cold Lake before moving to Sydney, Australia for a few more. For the past twenty years Brenda has lived in Calgary, being involved in adult education as well as having a particular interest in vintage and historic aircraft. That had her working for a number of years at the Aero Space Museum of Calgary, bringing her passion to life for visitors.
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Sonya Pollock View biography
Sonya Pollock grew up in Calgary, Alberta and loved taking trips out to the Rocky Mountains as a child. These trips with her family solidified her love of nature and wildlife. Her passion for helping animals resulted in her pursuit of an MSc in animal behavior and welfare where she studied thermoregulation in the Indian rhinoceros. She’s currently a Ph.D. candidate in wildlife ecology at the University of Alberta where she studies grizzly bear habitat selection in Banff National Park.
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Meals
15 Meals
6 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
5 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
  • Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
  • Jul 07, 2024 - Jul 13, 2024 (Calgary, Alberta to Banff, Alberta)
  • Jul 21, 2024 - Jul 27, 2024 (Calgary, Alberta to Banff, Alberta)
  • Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024 (Calgary, Alberta to Banff, Alberta)
1 night
Calgary
Best Western Plus Port O' Call Calgary Airport Hotel is located just a short distance from the Calgary International with easy access to downtown Calgary.
5 nights
Banff
The Rundlestone Lodge, located on Banff Avenue, is just minutes from downtown Banff.
1 night
Calgary
Best Western Plus Port O' Call Calgary Airport Hotel is located just a short distance from the Calgary International with easy access to downtown Calgary.
5 nights
Banff
The Rundlestone Lodge, located on Banff Avenue, is just minutes from downtown Banff.
1 night
Calgary
Best Western Plus Port O' Call Calgary Airport Hotel is located just a short distance from the Calgary International with easy access to downtown Calgary.
5 nights
Banff
The Rundlestone Lodge, located on Banff Avenue, is just minutes from downtown Banff.





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