Top Alberta Seasonal & Special Occasions

Experience the amazing rodeo shows and one-of-a-kind events of the world-famous Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada! This annual 10-day rodeo, exhibition and festival has taken place every summer for over 100 years. This is a truly unique event that your whole family will love!

Experience the amazing Evening Show and one-of-a-kind events of the world-famous Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada! This annual 10-day festival has taken place every summer for over 100 years. This is a truly unique event that your whole family will love!

Combine street art and craft beer with this small-group tour around Calgary. Start the tour sampling a few beers, then head out to the Beltline Urban Mural Project to admire a selection of street art murals, while learning more about the art and artists with exclusive information and stories. End the tour with more craft beer at a local brewery.

Our ticket grants travelers access to Calgary's first-ever interactive selfie museum, offering a truly unique experience! What sets us apart: Immersive Creativity: Explore vibrant, themed rooms designed by local artists, perfect for unforgettable photos and content. Interactive Fun: Hands-on props and installations let you create one-of-a-kind shots. Inclusive for All: Whether you're solo, with family, or friends, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Exclusive Features: Our passes include access to seasonal exhibits, on-site music systems, and a relaxed, welcoming vibe you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t just take photos—create memories!

Saddle up for a journey through the celebrated landscape of Banff National Park on this guided horseback riding adventure. Get out of the car and onto the trails of the Bow River or the Spray River and enjoy the area’s beautiful outdoor environment, largely unchanged from the days of the pioneers. This equine-themed odyssey includes a guide, use of a horse, and all necessary equipment. Note: guests must be eight years or older and a maximum of 230lbs (104kg)

Get to know Victoria in an intimate way during this journey through the city's vibrant street art scene, indulging in craft beer along the way. Immerse yourself in art as each mural tells its own story, reflecting the moods, culture, and history of the area. Connect with the artists leave with a sense of connection to the community. Then, discover the rich beer culture of Victoria, where local breweries create their own flavors.

Jasper’s Sunwapta River is a stretch of grade III rapids, where challenging twists and turns and spectacular scenery come as standard. On this tour, spin along the Icefields Parkway road and admire sweeping views over the famous Rocky Mountains. Tackle the swirling white-water currents with your guide, and watch the riverbanks for sightings of native wildlife living within the Jasper National Park.

Saddle up and head out on the Rocky Mountain trails in Banff National Park. Explore the area by horseback with your cowboy guide to see the area in a way you can only experience from on the back of a horse. With a guide in the lead and a guide bringing up the rear, your ride will be a safe, fun adventure in the wilderness.

This Banff, Lake Louise, and Moraine Lake tour stands out by combining the Rockies’ most iconic attractions—Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, and the Natural Bridge—into one seamless full-day adventure. Unlike standard tours, we include more stops, longer viewing time, and a thoughtfully planned route that blends famous highlights with hidden gems. Enjoy flexible time at every destination to take photos, walk short trails, or simply relax. Our professional local guides share insider stories, history, and tips that bring each location to life. Perfect for all age groups—families, seniors, couples, and adventure lovers—this tour offers easy walks, stunning viewpoints, and comfortable travel. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, you’ll experience incredible scenery, exceptional value, and unforgettable memories in a single day.

The Rockies boast some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery, but the rugged mountain terrain poses a unique set of challenges. On this full-day sightseeing tour, enjoy round-trip travel from Banff and reach far-flung attractions including Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway in comfort. Stop at picturesque spots including Bow Falls and Moraine Lake, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour—limited to 22 people.

dmission to Museum - Are You Curious? Immerse yourself in Canadian Indigenous Culture in an historic log building on the banks of the Bow River in Banff where eagles soar. Inspiring respectful coexistence, the Museum provides a safe space for Indigenous peoples of Canada to share their history, culture, and to encourage visitors to practice reconciliation. Groups can also pre-book via phone call or email customized Indigenous experiences, guided tours indoors and outdoors, medicine walks, beading workshops, drumming lessons, sharing circles, corporate retreats and learning, weddings, reunions, speaker events.

The Calgary area is home to numerous Provincial, National and World Beer Competition Award Winners. At Canadian Craft Tours we have partnered with many of these outstanding Craft Breweries to offer you an all access, educational, behind the scenes tour and beer sampling event, with a beer geek guide! Please note: -The venues on our tours may vary depending on availability. -A minimum of 4 guests is required for public tours. If fewer than 4 people are booked, we may need to reschedule.

Take on the Class II and Class III white-water rapids of the Sunwapta River on this morning or afternoon rafting adventure from Jasper, and enjoy views of the Jasper National Park that can only be seen from the water. You’ll paddle alongside an experienced river guide, splashing over an 8-mile (13-km) stretch of fun rapids. This whitewater rafting trip includes all necessary equipment and instruction, as well as round-trip transport from a central location in Jasper.

The Maligne Valley lies within the expansive Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. With this tour, navigate the rugged scenery with ease and reach some of the region’s most spectacular landscapes in comfort. Discover top natural attractions such as Maligne Canyon and Medicine Lake on foot, and enjoy a scenic cruise on Maligne Lake. Along the way, keep watch for sightings of native bears, eagles, elk, and moose in their natural habitat.

Get up close and personal with the Athabasca Glacier on this small-group guided hike across rock, snow, and ice. Walk in the shadow of soaring peaks and discover the hidden wonders of the glacier as your guide shares stories about its history and geology. For those who want to take it to the next level, your guide will look for opportunities to descend below the ice surface.

Enjoy this full-day tour from Banff, visiting the Athabasca Glacier and the stunning scenery lining the breathtaking Icefields Parkway. This tour travels halfway along the world-famous Icefields Parkway, recognized as one of the top drives in the world, passing numerous Rocky Mountain peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and emerald lakes. Your tour also includes round-trip transport from Banff, a mountain picnic lunch, Glacier Skywalk, and an all-terrain Ice Explorer tour.

Explore the best of Alberta’s craft beer scene on this brewery tour from Calgary. Starting in Calgary and heading to the stunning Lake Louise, the journey includes a visit to The Grizzly Paw in Canmore for an insightful brewery tour, tastings, and a light lunch. Continue to Banff where you can opt for the Banff Gondola for breathtaking views, before visiting Surprise Corner and Bow Falls, soaking in the natural beauty of the area on your return trip to Calgary. - Discover Alberta’s craft beer at The Grizzly Paw Brewery in Canmore - Enjoy tastings and a light lunch during the brewery tour - Optional Banff Gondola experience for sweeping mountain views - Visit picturesque sites like Surprise Corner and Bow Falls on the way back

Experience the winter wonderland of Banff’s Johnston Canyon on this ice walk tour. Join a professional guide on a hike along the canyon’s steel walkways, to visit the beautiful lower and upper waterfalls, and learn how this majestic canyon was formed. Your excursion includes round-trip transportation, ice cleats, and a hiking pole, plus a light snack and hot chocolate to help warm you up.

Experience the Canadian Rockies from the water on this thrilling white-water rafting adventure with round-trip transfers from downtown Jasper included. Spend about two hours on the water, passing Class 3 rapids and swirling eddies, and enjoying unique views of Mt Robson and Rearguard Falls. Keep a lookout for wildlife like black bears, waterfowl, and—in season—spawning salmon along the way.

Travel from Banff to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake without renting a car or hiring or taxi. This shuttle service takes care of your transfers so you can relax on the journey to the lakes. Instead of a noisy group tour with an ironclad itinerary, embark on a peaceful self-guided tour of Banff National Park where you can explore at your own pace. - Enjoy hassle-free transfers from the city to Banff National Park - Choose how you spend your time at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - Escape the crowded group tours and explore on your own - Take incredible photos throughout your self-guided tour.

Discover Lake Louise and Moraine Lake on this guided tour from Banff. Located inside the Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the lakes are well-known for their distinct turquoise hues. Gain insight into the area’s mountaineering history, admire views of the Valley of Ten Peaks and leave with plenty of frame-worthy photos. Round-trip transportation is included on this small-group tour. Don’t miss this seasonal tour that operates from April to November.

Get ready for Jasper’s only class 3 rapids on the Sunwapta River. Be prepared: you’re going to get wet. Wear your bathing suit under your wetsuit and bring a towel and your sense of adventure. If you have your own wheels, you can save a bit by meeting the guides at the river instead of paying for the shuttle from the Jasper townsite.

This small group tour journeys west from Alberta’s foothills, through the Rocky Mountains, to British Columbia’s coastal rainforest. Experience the best of the Rockies with overnight stays in Calgary, Banff (2-nights), Jasper, Clearwater, and Vancouver. Along the way, you’ll travel the world-famous Icefields Parkway, discover turquoise lakes, mountain passes, and finish in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.