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Rocky Mountaineer 2013 packages are now available to book with Rocky Mountain Holidays.

For 2013, there are less vacation package options due to the fact that a lot of packages can easily be customised making some of the current 2012 packages redundant.

The new Rocky Mountaineer Coastal Passage Route – 2013:

The most exciting addition is the new Coastal Passage Route from Seattle which connects to Vancouver then onto Banff or Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. There is currently only one departure date set in August 2013 which means that this debut route will likely book up quite early.

Another addition for 2013 is the option to board and disembark the Rocky Mountaineer train in Lake Louise (as well as Banff as before) in Banff National Park. This provides us with more customisation options based on guest preferences.  The station is located just southwest of the Lake Louise Village, and less than 5 km northeast of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. The address is: 200 Sentinel Road Lake Louise, Alberta T0L 1E0. View Map

Motorcoach transfers will be available to and from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and are included on all packages except 2 day rail-only. For guests departing from Lake Louise, please note that all check-ins will be at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, and NOT on the station platform or at the station itself.

After the successful introduction of the onboard SilverLeaf service in 2012, the Rocky Mountaineer will also be offering this service on the Vancouver to Jasper two (2) day “Journey through the Clouds” route. SilverLeaf service will not be available onboard the Rocky Mountaineer route between Whistler and Jasper in 2013 and could potentially be introduced in 2014.

For the most luxurious accommodation option, this has been rebranded as “GoldLeaf Deluxe Service”. This allows us to book more than just Fairmont properties, such as the Four Seasons brand in this deluxe accommodation category, without conflicting with the Fairmont branding.

Cruise terminal transfers will be included with all Rocky Mountaineer rail and cruise packages in 2013.

Other than on packages connecting to Coastal Passage route, Holland America’s Oosterdam cruise from Seattle up to Alaska has been removed in 2013.

The Rocky Mountaineer city stops will not be available in 2013.

Rocky Mountain Holidays now have all of the 2013 Canada rail vacation packages for download along with early-bird pricing and promotions.

Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to message us direct with any questions you may have. For reservations, we recommend you book direct with Rocky Mountain Holidays, an A+ rated business with the Better Business Bureau (their highest rating) and licensed with Consumer Protection BC for financial protection.

Safe travels

 

 

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I can’t tell you how many calls and emails we have received over the past few weeks from return and new guests regarding the Kicking Horse Powder Express. There seems to be a lot of confusion over what the Kicking Horse Powder Express is this season. Where has it gone? What has replaced it? How much does it cost? We have already spent a lot of time answering these questions and to make it easier and to save us some time answering individual calls and emails regarding this topic, here are some questions and answers below.

All of our guests seem disappointed and frustrated about these changes. Feel free to comment on this post as we would like to hear your thoughts.

Okay, let’s start with the questions and answers below:

1) Is the Kicking Horse Powder Express operating this season?

The Kicking Horse Powder Express with the dedicated return transportation and lift pass included at a rate of about $100 including all tax is no more.

2) Is there a replacement to this service?

Yes. There is a scheduled service which is about $100 plus tax return for just the transportation and in addition to this, you must purchase the lift pass. There is no discount on the lift pass – you must pay full price making this ski-away day quite pricey compared to the old service.

3) How is this service different?

This service is not a dedicated Powder Express ski shuttle as in previous seasons. It is a scheduled service connecting Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. The advantage of the scheduled service means that minimum numbers are not required.

The return time of 3:30pm means that you do not get to enjoy a full ski day on the mountain but you do have the convenience of catching a one way shuttle for a reasonable price.

4) What is the schedule for this new service?

This is the new schedule correct as of today:

FROM CANMORE / BANFF / LAKE LOUISE / GOLDEN TO  KICKING HORSE

Depart Canmore 5:30
Arrive in Banff 6:00

Depart Banff 6:15
Arrive in Lake Louise 7:15

Depart Lake Louise 7:30
Arrive Golden (Prestige Inn) 8:50

Depart Golden 9:00
Arrive Kicking Horse (Glacier Mountain Lodge) 9:30

FROM KICKING HORSE TO GOLDEN TO LAKE LOUISE / BANFF / CANMORE

Depart Kicking Horse (Glacier Mountain Lodge) 15:30
Arrive Golden (Prestige Inn) 16:10

Depart Golden 16:10
Arrive Lake Luoise 17:40

Depart Lake Louise 18:00
Arrive Banff 19:15

Depart Banff 19:45
Arrive Canmore 20:00

5) When does the above new service operate?

Daily: December 20th, 2011 through March 31st, 2012.

6) Are there other ski-away options out of Banff?

Yes, the Panorama ski bus is operating again this season with a minimum of 4 required to guarantee a departure. We are finding most guests are booking this ski-away day instead this season to experience another ski resort in the Canadian Rockies at a fraction of the cost.

7) Will the original Kicking Horse Powder Express be offered for the 2012-2013 season?

We have no idea but hope so! If it does, we will be sure to get the word out!

 How do I book this new service?

Contact Ski Holidays Canada.

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Happy Holidays to you all and thanks for reading. We hope that we have answered your questions okay? Remember to visit www.SkiHolidaysCanada.co.uk for ski package deals and specials.

Looking forward to your comments!

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Rocky Mountain Holidays now have all 2012 Rocky Mountaineer packages available for download. We are glad to see they have kept most of the packages the same with some of the popular packages having additional cruise ship departures added. One new route we are excited about is the “Coastal Passage” route which connects Seattle and Vancouver with the Rocky Mountaineer Train. The Whistler Mountaineer will no longer have dome service available for 2012. The dome trains used on the Vancouver to Whistler route will now be used for the new SilverLeaf service in 2012 which was introduced this year. For your convenience, we have provided links to all of the packages below. Alternatively, you can visit Rocky Mountain Holidays direct for their Rocky Mountaineer package download page.

2012 Rocky Mountaineer Circle Packages	Start	End	Duration
Classic Rail Circle	Vancouver	Vancouver	8 nights
Classic Rail Circle with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	14 nights
Classic Rail Circle with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	14 nights
Classic Rail Circle with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Seattle	16 nights
Canadian Rockies Getaway	Vancouver	Vancouver	8 nights
Canadian Rockies Getaway with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	17 nights
Canadian Rockies Getaway with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	16 nights
Canadian Rockies Getaway with Pre Cruise	Seattle	Vancouver	16 nights
Canadian Rockies Circle	Vancouver	Vancouver	9 nights
Canadian Rockies Circle with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	17 nights
Canadian Rockies Circle with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	16 nights
Canadian Rockies Circle with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Seattle	17 nights
Grand Rail Circle	Vancouver	Vancouver	11 nights
Grand Rail Circle with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	16 nights
Golden Circle via Whistler	Vancouver	Vancouver	10 nights
Golden Circle via Whistler with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	17 nights
Sea to Summit Glacier Circle with Post Cruise	Vancouver	Vancouver	18 nights

2012 Rocky Mountaineer One-Way Packages	Start	End	Duration
Classic First Passage to the West	Vancouver	Banff	3 nights
Classic First Passage to the West	Banff	Vancouver	3 nights
Classic First Passage to West with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Banff	11 nights
Classic First Passage to West with Post Cruise	Banff	Vancouver	11 nights
Classic First Passage to the West	Vancouver	Calgary	3 nights
Classic First Passage to the West	Calgary	Vancouver	3 nights
Classic Journey through the Clouds	Vancouver	Jasper	3 nights
Classic Journey through the Clouds	Jasper	Vancouver	3 nights
Classic Journey with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Jasper	12 nights
Classic Journey with Post Cruise	Jasper	Vancouver	10 nights
Classic Journey with Pre Cruise	Seattle	Jasper	11 nights
Classic Journey with Post Cruise	Jasper	Seattle	11 nights
Canadian Rockies Excursion (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Calgary	4 nights
Canadian Rockies Excursion (Westbound)	Calgary	Vancouver	4 nights
Canadian Rockies Excursion with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	12 nights
Canadian Rockies Excursion with Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	12 nights
Canadian Rockies and Whistler (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Jasper	4 nights
Canadian Rockies and Whistler (Westbound)	Jasper	Vancouver	4 nights
Canadian Rockies and Whistler, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Jasper	11 nights
Canadian Rockies and Whistler, Post Cruise	Jasper	Vancouver	11 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights – 5 nights	Vancouver	Calgary	5 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights – 5 nights	Calgary	Vancouver	5 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights – 6 nights	Vancouver	Calgary	6 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights – 6 nights	Calgary	Vancouver	6 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	13 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights with Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	13 nights
Canadian Rockies Adventures (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Calgary	7 nights
Canadian Rockies Adventures (Westbound)	Calgary	Vancouver	7 nights
Canadian Rockies Adventures, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	15 nights
Canadian Rockies Adventures, Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	15 nights
Western Explorer (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Calgary	7 nights
Western Explorer (Westbound)	Calgary	Vancouver	7 nights
Western Explorer with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	16 nights
Western Explorer with Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	14 nights
Western Explorer with Pre Cruise	Seattle	Calgary	15 nights
Western Explorer with Post Cruise	Calgary	Seattle	15 nights
Northern Explorer (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Calgary	8 nights
Northern Explorer (Westbound)	Calgary	Vancouver	8 nights
Northern Explorer with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	15 nights
Northern Explorer with Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	15 nights
Canadian Rockies at Leisure (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Calgary	9 nights
Canadian Rockies at Leisure (Westbound)	Calgary	Vancouver	9 nights
Canadian Rockies at Leisure, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	18 nights
Canadian Rockies at Leisure, Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	16 nights
Canadian Rockies at Leisure, Pre Cruise	Seattle	Calgary	17 nights
Canadian Rockies at Leisure, Post Cruise	Calgary	Seattle	17 nights
Northern Rockies at Leisure (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Calgary	10 nights
Northern Rockies at Leisure (Westbound)	Calgary	Vancouver	10 nights
Northern Rockies at Leisure, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	17 nights
Northern Rockies at Leisure, Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	17 nights

NEW! 2012 Coastal Passage Tours	Start	End	Duration
Canadian Rockies Highlights + Coastal Passage	Seattle	Calgary	7 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights + Coastal Passage	Calgary	Seattle	7 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights + Coastal Passage, Pre Cruise	Seattle	Calgary	12 nights
Canadian Rockies Highlights + Coastal Passage, Post Cruise	Calgary	Seattle	14 nights
Western Explorer + Coastal Passage	Seattle	Calgary	9 nights
Western Explorer + Coastal Passage	Calgary	Seattle	9 nights
Western Explorer + Coastal Passage, Pre Cruise	Seattle	Calgary	15 nights
Western Explorer + Coastal Passage, Post Cruise	Calgary	Seattle	15 nights
Classic Coastal Passage, Pre Cruise	Seattle	Jasper	11 nights
Classic Coastal Passage, Post Cruise	Jasper	Seattle	11 nights
Classic Coastal Passage, Pre Cruise	Seattle	Banff	10 nights
Classic Coastal Passage, Post Cruise	Banff	Seattle	12 nights

2012 Trans-Canada Packages	Start	End	Duration
Trans-Canada Rail Adventure (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Toronto	11 nights
Trans-Canada Rail Adventure (Westbound)	Toronto	Vancouver	12 nights
Trans-Canada Rail Adventure with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Toronto	19 nights
Trans-Canada Rail Adventure with Post Cruise	Toronto	Vancouver	20 nights
Coast to Coast by Rail (Eastbound)	Vancouver	Halifax	15 nights
Coast to Coast by Rail (Westbound)	Halifax	Vancouver	16 nights
Coast to Coast by Rail with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Halifax	23 nights
Coast to Coast by Rail with Post Cruise	Halifax	Vancouver	24 nights

2012 Rail and Self-Drive Packages	Start	End	Duration
Banff the Beautiful Rail and Drive	Vancouver	Calgary	5 nights
Banff the Beautiful Rail and Drive	Calgary	Vancouver	5 nights
Banff the Beautiful with Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	13 nights
Banff the Beautiful with Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	13 nights
First Passage to the West Discovery	Vancouver	Calgary	7 nights
First Passage to the West Discovery	Calgary	Vancouver	7 nights
First Passage to the West, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	15 nights
First Passage to the West, Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	15 nights
Journey through the Clouds Discovery	Vancouver	Calgary	7 nights
Journey through the Clouds Discovery	Calgary	Vancouver	7 nights
Journey through the Clouds, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	16 nights
Journey through the Clouds, Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	14 nights
Journey through the Clouds, Pre Cruise	Seattle	Calgary	15 nights
Journey through the Clouds, Post Cruise	Calgary	Seattle	15 nights
Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive	Vancouver	Calgary	8 nights
Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive	Calgary	Vancouver	8 nights
Rainforest to Gold Rush Drive, Pre Cruise	Vancouver	Calgary	15 nights
Rainforest to Gold Rush Drive, Post Cruise	Calgary	Vancouver	15 nights

2012 Rocky Mountaineer City Stop Add-Ons	Start	End	Duration
Explore Vancouver	Vancouver	Vancouver	1 night
Explore Victoria from Vancouver – Pre-Tour	Vancouver	Vancouver	2 nights
Explore Victoria from Vancouver – Post-Tour	Vancouver	Vancouver	2 nights
Explore Whistler from Vancouver – Pre-Tour	Vancouver	Vancouver	2 nights
Explore Whistler from Vancouver – Post-Tour	Vancouver	Vancouver	2 nights
Explore Victoria and Seattle (Northbound)	Seattle	Vancouver	2 nights
Explore Victoria and Seattle (Southbound)	Vancouver	Seattle	2 nights
Whales and Bears of Tofino	Vancouver	Vancouver	3 nights

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EPIC KOKANEE CRANKWORX EVENTS ROLL OFF MOUNTAIN AND INTO THE NIGHT

Deraylor Music Festival And Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge Back For Second Year

WHISTLER, BC July 29 , 2010 – The world saw Whistler go off this February, and that spirit and vibe will be back in full force with Whistler’s other big event, Kokanee Crankworx.  With a sporting event roster matched by none, Kokanee Crankworx throws down huge in the special events department to keep the energy and excitement flowing day and night.

BLOCK PARTY – Skier’s Plaza August 7, 8:30pm

First up to kick start the biggest mountain biking festival on the planet is the Block Party.  This community event is free for all participants and will take place in Skier’s Plaza and the Boneyard.  The tenth anniversary of bike movie mavens Freeride Entertainment will be celebrated with a showing of their first film, New World Disorder 1. This movie epic played a huge part in bringing the sport of freeride mountain biking to where it is today. Huge outdoor screens, prizes, interviews from the original crew and a few surprises will make the Block Party an incredible all-ages launch for Kokanee Crankworx. The party will continue for those of age at the GLC with Metallica cover band Damage Inc. The $5 cover includes a live feed of the Block Party inside, great views of the action outside, an epic after party with Damage Inc and, of course, ice cold Kokanee will be flowing all night long.

PECHA KUCHA NIGHT – Maxx Fish, August 9, 7:30pm

Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat,” Pecha Kucha will open minds with an eccentric mix of Whistler locals presenting stories and photos. Each presentation will move through 20 images shown for 20 seconds each. Current presenters include Tyler Schramm, Schramm Vodka; Rick Harry, Aboriginal Artist; Keith Reynolds, Playground Builders; Robin O’Neill, Photographer; Peter Alder, Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners; Leslie Anthony, Writer, Paula Shackleton, Bookbuffet; and Carla Gutierrez, Fitness Model.  Tickets are $7 at the door or at Hot Buns Bakery.

SAINT DEEP SUMMER PHOTO CHALLENGE – Fairmont Chateau Whistler, August 11, 7pm

The Saint Deep Summer Photo Challenge is back for 2010 with an unbelievable list of confirmed photographers. Paul Morrison, Sven Martin, Nicolas Teichrob, Jordan Manley and two wildcard photographers, Steve Lloyd and Adrian Marcoux will work against the clock to create a slideshow from images shot over three days in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and on Whistler’s cross-country trails. Each show will be presented to a live audience of over 1,000 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Tickets are $17 and on sale now at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations.

DERAYLOR MUSIC FESTIVAL – Whistler’s Best Nightclubs, August 11-13

The Deraylor Music Festival takes place August 11, 12 and 13 with the Deraylor wristband granting access to more than 40 artists in six venues over three days for only $40. Venues include the Garibaldi Lift Company, Garfinkel’s, Maxx Fish, Merlin’s, Moe Joe’s and Tommy Africa’s.  The current Deraylor line-up includes strong talent such as DJ Nu-Mark (from Jurassic Five), Mike Relm, BCDC, Fort Knox Five, DJ Jelo, Marcus Visionary, Said the Whale, Hannah Georgas, Mishka and illScarlett and many more. The first 100 tickets sold online will also receive access to the exclusive Kokanee Silent Disco party at the GLC on Saturday, August 14. Admission to all shows is through a $40 Festival wristband only, and are subject to age (19+) and capacity restrictions.  Visit www.deraylor.com for all ticket and event information.

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We are not even into August 2010 yet and the rates have been released for all Rocky Mountaineer Train and Cruise Holiday packages for 2011. They have kept most of the packages the same as 2010 but have added an Alaska cruise from Seattle onboard Holland America’s ms Oosterdam to seven of their existing popular 2010 train holiday packages. Alaska cruises from Vancouver for 2011 are still onboard the Holland America’s ms Zuiderdam, which, in our opinion, has to be one of, if not, the best cruise ship sailing up to Alaska from Vancouver, Canada.

Below are the new 2011 Rocky Mountaineer train holiday packages with the Seattle cruise add-on. The links are to PDF documents on RockyMountainHolidays.com.

Rocky Mountaineer with Cruise to Alaska from Seattle

• Classic Rail Circle with Cruise from Seattle – 16 nights / 17 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway with Cruise from Seattle – 16 nights / 17 days
• Canadian Rockies Circle with Cruise from Seattle – 17 nights / 18 days
• Classic Journey through the Clouds, Vancouver to Jasper with Cruise from Seattle – 11 nights / 12 days
• Western Explorer with Cruise from Seattle – 15 nights / 16 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure with Cruise from Seattle – 17 nights / 18 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive with Cruise from Seattle – 15 nights / 16 days

New Rocky Mountaineer Holiday Products for 2011

• Explore Victoria and Seattle – 2 nights / 3 days
• Golden Circle via Whistler with Cruise – 17 nights / 18 days

There have not been any major changes to the 2010 Rocky Mountaineer packages for 2011. Any changes are “tweaks” to already very popular and exciting train holiday packages.

Changes to Existing 2010 Products for 2011

• All tours that overnight in Vancouver now include admission to the Vancouver Lookout
• All tours that overnight in Calgary now include admission to the Calgary Tower
• RedLeaf Service pre- or post-cruise tour packages now utilize Ocean- View Staterooms (Category D).
• GoldLeaf Service pre- or post-cruise tour packages continue to use Deluxe Verandah Ocean-View Staterooms (Category VC).
• Classic Rail Circle now has an additional pre-night in Vancouver plus a six hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore.
• Grand Rail Circle now has an additional pre-night in Vancouver plus a six hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore
• Canadian Rockies Highlights now has an additional pre-night in Vancouver plus a six hour sightseeing tour of Vancouver’s spectacular North Shore.
• Canadian Rockies Highlights – 5 nights is also available; this is the same as the 2010 Canadian Rockies Highlights.
• Canadian Rockies Circle is now 9 nights in duration instead of 12 nights.
• The westbound itineraries of Trans-Canada Rail Adventure, Canada’s Coast to Coast by Rail, and the post-tour cruise options of these packages now include 2 nights in Jasper plus a Jasper highlights motorcoach tour, but only one night in Lake Louise.
• City Stop add-on products are able to be sold independently, with rail-only, or in conjunction with any Rocky Mountaineer packages. Please note that transportation to/from the station or airport is not included in any City Stop packages.
• Taxi transfers to/from cruise terminals in Vancouver are no longer included.
• Travel documentation will advise of estimated taxi transfer rates, and limousine transfers available for purchase.

Discontinued 2010 Rocky Mountaineer Holiday Products

• The Exclusive Attraction Pass will no longer be offered, and has been removed from all 2011 packages
• 2010 Classic Rail Holiday – Whistler to Jasper (3 nights / 4 days) Holiday has been replaced by Canadian Rockies and Whistler which is 4 nights / 5 days (includes a night in Vancouver and the Whistler Sea to Sky Climb).
• 2010 Canadian Rockies and Vancouver has been discontinued.

New for 2011 – Child and Youth Rates

New for 2011, Rocky Mountaineer holiday packages now include rates for youths (ages 12-18) and children (ages 2-11) when travelling with at least one single adult guest.

The published child and youth prices will apply for a maximum of 1 child or youth sharing with 1 adult. Parties of 1 adult and 2 or more children/youths will have to be booked with a minimum of 2 adults. It is not possible to book a single room with more than 2 persons sharing.

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These are all the changes to the Rocky Mountaineer Holiday packages for 2011. Rocky Mountaineer package information which include cruises up to Alaska from Vancouver or Seattle can be all found at RockyMountainHolidays.com. You can view all the latest Rocky Mountaineer early-bird deals there too.

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Every year on July 1st, Canada’s birthday is celebrated across the country. Canada will be 143 years old on Thursday so make sure you get out and celebrate with us!

The Town of Canmore organizes the Canmore Canada Day Parade. The parade starts at Main St. (8th street) and Railway Avenue at NOON.

***Railway Avenue will be closed from 10am – 2pm on July 1st for the parade and access to the downtown core will be restricted ***

To download full details on the Canada Day celebrations in Canmore, click on the image below for the downloadable PDF version:

Canada Day 2010 – Canmore parade route map:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANADA DAY:
The Canmore Canada Day Committee is in need of help – They need people to help out with set up and tear down at Centennial Park.
- Wed, June 30 at 10am – 4 people required to pick up equipment from the Canada Day Storage and transport to Centennial Park.
- Wed, June 30,  Noon to 4 – 10 people to do set up
- Thursday, July 1 at 5:30 – 12 people required for tear down and four to take equipment back to storage.

If you or anyone you know is able to help, please contact Chris Bartolomie (Town of Canmore, Supervisor, Arts & Culture and Canmore Canada Day Committee Town Liaison) at specialevents@canmore.ca

Source: Town of Canmore

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Heading to Banff?

Check out what they have going this year: Canada Day in Banff

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Book a Rocky Mountaineer rail tour package of 3 nights or more on GoldLeaf Service or 5 nights or more on RedLeaf Service between June 7 and August 31, 2010 and receive a FREE additional night at a Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver. Some conditions apply.

Book by August 31, 2010 to take advantage of this special offer!

Download the packages below or visit Rocky Mountain Holidays.

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Circle Tour Holiday Packages (Start and finish in Vancouver):

• Classic Rail Circle | 7 nights / 8 days
• Classic Rail Circle with Cruise | 14 nights / 15 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway | 8 nights / 9 days
• Canadian Rockies Getaway with Cruise | 17 nights / 18 days
• Grand Rail Circle | 10 nights / 11 days
• Grand Rail Circle with Cruise | 16 nights / 17 days
• Golden Circle via Whistler | 10 nights / 11 days
• Canadian Rockies Circle | 12 nights / 13 days

One-Way Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Banff | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Banff with Cruise | 11 nights / 12 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Jasper with Cruise | 12 nights / 13 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Calgary | 3 nights / 4 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Vancouver to Calgary with Cruise | 11 nights / 12 days
• Classic Rail Holiday – Whistler to Jasper | 3 nights / 4 days
• Canadian Rockies and Whistler | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies and Whistler with Cruise | 11 nights / 12 days
• Canadian Rockies Excursion | 4 nights / 5 days
• Canadian Rockies Excursion with Cruise | 12 nights / 13 days
• Canadian Rockies Highlights | 5 nights / 6 days
• Canadian Rockies Highlights with Cruise | 13 nights / 14 days
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver | 6 nights / 7 days
• Canadian Rockies and Vancouver with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Canadian Rockies Adventures | 7 nights / 8 days
• Canadian Rockies Adventures with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Western Explorer | 7 nights / 8 days
• Western Explorer with Cruise | 16 nights / 17 days
• Northern Explorer | 8 nights / 9 days
• Northern Explorer with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure | 9 nights / 10 days
• Canadian Rockies at Leisure with Cruise | 18 nights / 19 days
• Northern Rockies at Leisure | 10 nights / 11 days
• Northern Rockies at Leisure with Cruise | 17 nights / 18 days

Trans-Canada Rail Tour Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

• Trans-Canada Rail Adventure | 11 nights / 12 days or 12 nights / 13 days
• Trans-Canada Rail Adventure with Cruise | 19 nights / 20 days
• Canada’s Coast to Coast by Rail | 15 nights / 16 days or 16 nights / 17 days
• Coast to Coast by Rail with Cruise | 23 nights / 24 days

Rail and Self-Drive Holiday Packages (Can be taken in either direction):

• Banff the Beautiful | 5 nights / 6 days
• Banff the Beautiful with Cruise | 13 nights / 14 days
• First Passage to the West Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• First Passage to the West with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive | 7 nights / 8 days
• Journey through the Clouds Discovery Drive with Cruise | 16 nights / 17 days
• Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive | 8 nights / 9 days
• Rainforest to Gold Rush Discovery Drive with Cruise | 15 nights / 16 days

City Stop Add-Ons (To be added to any of our packages or purchased separately):

• Explore Vancouver | 1 night / 2 days
• Explore Victoria from Vancouver | 2 nights / 3 days
• Explore Whistler from Vancouver | 2 nights / 3 days
• Whales and Bears of Tofino | 3 nights / 4 days

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Alternatively you can call 0800-567-7542 (freephone) from the U.K. or 1-888-747-6259 (freephone) from within North America.

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The Canmore weather is set to be great for this event – see you there!

Source: Town of Canmore

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You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy a NHL Ice hockey game! The Calgary Flames never disappoint! Support the Flames in the Calgary Saddledome and enjoy every action-packed moment!

Transport and ticket packages are available throughout the winter ski season from Lake Louise, Banff and Canmore from just CDN$100 per person.

A great night out for friends and family, be sure to take the Banff Ice Hockey Tour!

Date	Opponent	Departs Banff	Game Time
OCT 11	Canucks	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
OCT 14	Avalanche	4.45 pm	7:30 PM
OCT 17	Oilers	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
OCT 21	Capitals	4.45 pm	7:30 PM
OCT 28	Avalanche	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
OCT 30	Bruins	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
NOV 4	Coyotes	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
NOV 6	Predators	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
NOV 11	Maple Leafs	4.45 pm	7:30 PM
NOV 18	Avalanche	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
NOV 22	Red Wings	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
NOV 25	Kings	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
NOV 29	Canucks	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
DEC 2	Stars	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
DEC 12	Panthers	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 19	Blackhawks	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 23	Ducks	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 27	Senators	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
DEC 29	Wild	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
DEC 31	Oilers	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 6	Sharks	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 8	Islanders	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
JAN 13	Blues	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
JAN 17	Coyotes	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 21	Blue Jackets	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
JAN 28	Sabres	3.15 pm	6.00 PM
JAN 30	Predators	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
FEB 5	Blackhawks	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
FEB 7	Ducks	10.15 am	1.00 PM
FEB 9	Canadiens	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
FEB 17	Canucks	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
FEB 24	Blue Jackets	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
FEB 27	Wild	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
MAR 1	Lightning	3.15 pm	6.00 PM
MAR 18	Stars	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
MAR 20	Blues	4.15 pm	7.00 PM
MAR 23	Red Wings	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
MAR 28	Wild	5.15 pm	8.00 PM
MAR 30	Sharks	4:45 pm	7.30 PM
APR 6	Kings	4.45 pm	7.30 PM
APR 11	Oilers	5:15 pm	8.00 PM

To book this tour, or for more information on Banff Ice Hockey Tours, contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays.

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