The Canmore weather is set to be great for this event – see you there!
Source: Town of Canmore
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Rundle Mountain Helicopter Bombing, Canmore
On Saturday April 10 2010 there were some loud explosions in Canmore in the Canadian Rockies which rattled most of the residents’ windows: they were bombing the east end of Rundle Mountain in Canmore to trigger controlled avalanches. Rundle Mountain is about 25km long and stretches all the way to Banff from Canmore.
Take a closer look and you can see the helicopter drop the explosives.
The explosives then trigger an avalanche down Mount Rundle’s east end.
It took some time for the dust and debris to clear.
Did anyone else here the bombing of Mount Rundle in Canmore on Saturday? I am curious how far away the explosions could be heard. If you did, post a comment below!
Lake Louise Torchlight Dinner 2010
Last one of the season!
Friday April 16 2010 :
Lake Louise Torchlight Dinner and Ski – The Ultimate Après Ski Party
This is the final Torchlight Dinner and Ski event for the 09/10 winter ski season at Lake Louise!
This party is the ultimate way for your group to wrap up a wonderful day on the slopes, or the perfect escape to the mountains after a work week.
Rates: Adult $49, Child $28.
Group rates (>15) and transportation to Banff or Lake Louise available.
Contact rocky-peak Ski Holidays to book!
Sunshine Village Calgary Flames eCard
Just received the following eCard from Sunshine Village.
The Calgary Flames are DONE for the season (but there is always next!).
Prevent conflicts with wildlife
They may sometimes appear unconcerned by our presence, but all park animals are unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
Always keep your distance.
Do not approach or entice wildlife. Use binoculars or a telephoto lens instead.
Remain at least:
– 100 metres (10 bus lengths) away from BEARS, COUGARS and WOLVES
– 30 metres (3 bus lengths) away from ELK, DEER, SHEEP, GOATS and MOOSE
Never leave food attractants out for wildlife.
Food attractants include:
– coolers (they are NOT bearproof!)
– food scraps or leftovers
– dishwater
– dirty dishes, pots or barbecues
– empty bottles, cans or wrappers
– toothpaste, soap or other toiletries
– pets
– pet food dishes (full or empty)
Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Because it is impossible to predict how wildlife will react in any situation, avoiding encounters is the only sure way to keep people safe and wildlife wild.
– Always be on the lookout for animals or signs of their presence.
– Carefully supervise children whenever outdoors.
Source: Parks Canada
Banff Douglas Fir Temporary Waterslide Closure
Please note that the Banff Douglas Fir‘s in-house waterslides will be shut down for one week due to regular maintenance. In order to minimise the disruption they have chosen the shutdown to occur Sunday April 25th at 9:30 PM after their regular closing time. The slides will re-open on Friday April 30th at 4 PM, just in time for the weekend!
While the waterslides are closed for maintenance, the Douglas Fir Resort will have the playzone, amenities, pool, saunas, jacuzzi, tennis/basketball courts, fitness room and barbeques all open for your convenience.
The Banff Douglas Fir Resort is perfect for families and we are currently offering an early-booking discount of up 30% OFF for summer 2010 bookings. Some restrictions (but not many) apply!
Famous People and Celebrities Onboard The Rocky Mountaineer
The Rocky Mountaineer train is one of the most famous and spectacular train journeys in the world and as a result attracts famous people and celebrities. Below is a list of famous people and celebrities who have been on this spectacular rail journey (that we know of!).
When you go on a Rocky Mountaineer Holiday – you never know who you may see!
- Peter Jennings, ABC News Anchor
- Sam Sullivan, Former Mayor of Vancouver
- Kevin Falcon, Minister of Transportation
- Stephane Dion, Former Leader of the Liberal Party
- Joe Clark, Former Prime Minister of Canada
- John Reynolds, MP/MLA and Speaker of the House of Commons
- Chaim Herzog, Former Israeli President
- Molly Sugdeon, TV Actor – played the role of Mrs. Slocum on the British comedy “Are you being served?”
- Carroll Spinney, TV Actor – played the role of Big Bird on “Sesame Street”
- The great-great-grandson of Simon Fraser – he proposed to his fiancée on the Fraser River between Lytton and Vancouver on the westbound leg of the journey in the dome car
- The great-great-granddaughter of Billy Barker (Onboard in 2008)
- Andrew Jergens, Inheritance magnate of Jergen Soap Products – one of the family members with him is the inventor of Crocs (shoes)
- Dal Richards, Musician, Dal Richards Orchesta (Vancouver)
- Carlo Rota, TV Actor, host of “Great Canadian Cooking Show” and now starring on “Little Mosque on the Prairie”
- Charlotte Gray, Host of CBC’s “The Greatest Canadian”
- Morgan Freeman, Film Actor
- Ken Dodd, British Comedian – he resembles a real life Austin Powers.
- Dr. Heimlich, Inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver
- Thaksin Shinawata, Former Prime Minister of Thailand (Onboard in 2003)
- Bill Gates, Founder of Microsoft – he bought out an entire RM GLS dome coach for him and his family and asked to stop the train for a photoutside. This was allowed for him, of course. (Onboard in 2003)
- Patrick Stewart, TV Actor – Jean Luc Picard, “Star Trek Next Generation” (Onboard in 2006)
- Hans Blix, Swedish Diplomat – served as the United Nations Chief Weapons Inspector (he was the one who told George Bush there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, although Bush invaded anyway). (Onboard in 2006)
- Anna Faris, Film/TV Actress – Scary Movie, Entourage, The House Bunny, etc. With a group of friends onboard RM winter train. (Onboard in 2007)
- John Bishop, Chef of Bishops Restaurant in Vancouver, BC
The Whistler Mountaineer
- Rajan Datar, Host of BBC TV “Fast Tracks” – he is a very well known British Television personality with program aired internationally. (Onboard in 2006)
- Alan Thicke, TV/Film Actor, “Growing Pains”. (Onboard in 2007)
- John Curly, Host of “Evening Magazine” (Seattle). (Onboard in 2007)
- Johanna Ward, Host of Shaw Cable’s “The Express”. (Onboard in 2007)
- Michael Eckford and Fiona Forbes, Hosts of Shaw Cable’s “Urban Rush” (Onboard in 2007)
To obtain Rocky Mountaineer prices please visit Rocky Mountain Holidays for a full list of downloadable PDF brochures.
Ski Jasper Marmot Basin Video
I hope you like this video of Jasper Marmot Basin. Feel free to comment below.
Ski Jasper this ski season and experience the new longest high speed quad chair in the Canadian Rockies! This new lift is 2.3 kilometers or 1.5 miles in length and whisks skiers and snowboarders up 1,955 vertical feet in only 7.5 minutes. This is one of the most significant ski lift developments in North America for the 2009-2010 season and will result in even less time riding lifts and more time skiing and snowboarding!
Visit JasperHolidays.com for more information on Jasper, Alberta, Canada.
Snow in Canmore Oct 27 2009
Last night we received a nice amount of snow in Canmore (Canadian Rockies) as our picture indicates. For this time of year, this kind of snowfall is normal and with the cooling temperatures as the Canmore average temperatures indicate, most of it will likely stay!
Fairmont Discounted Package
Take advantage of last minute specials at the Fairmont hotels in the Canadian Rockies. See our suggested last-minute luxury holiday package below:
Suggested itinerary (can be customised):
TUE SEP 22
Arrive 09:50am. Pick-up car rental and GyPSy guide and drive to Banff (~1.5 hours)
Explore Banff townsite using your GYPSY guide. Banff gondola included. After the Banff gondola, soak in the Banff Hot Springs (located beside the Banff Gondola).
Overnight Banff.
WED SEP 23
Banff to Lake Louise. Drive along the old highway stopping at Johnston Canyon. Hike up to the upper falls at Johnston Canyon. From Johnston Canyon, continue onto Lake Louise gondola. Enjoy a buffet lunch and take the gondola or chair lift up to the interpretive centre. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. If you have time, hike up to the tea house and up further to the big beehive for great views of the lake. Trail head is at the Chateau Lake Louise. Canoes can be rented on the Lake for about $30 per hour.
Overnight Banff.
THU SEP 24
Enjoy a 3-hour horseback ride along the Bow River. The afternoon is free for you to explore the many trails around Banff.
Overnight Banff.
FRI SEP 25
Explore Yoho National Park. Take the trans-Canada highway to Yoho National Park. Stops include spiral tunnels, Takakakaw falls and Emerald Lake. Lunch at Emerald Lake. Take a leisurely drive back stopping at Lake Louise and Moraine Lake if you didn’t have time on Wednesday.
Overnight Banff.
SAT SEP 26
Drive to Jasper along spectacular Icefields Parkway. Your GYPSY guide will point out all the sights. Take the snowcoach onto the Athabasca Glacier (included). Continue onto Jasper.
Overnight Jasper.
SUN SEP 27
Take the Jasper Tramway up Whistler Mountain. Soak in the Miette hot springs.
Overnight Jasper.
MON SEP 28
Explore Jasper area on your own using your GYPSY guide. Many trails to explore.
Overnight Jasper.
TUE SEP 29
Jasper to Lake Louise. Take your time as the scenery is just as spectacular coming back.
Overnight Lake Louise.
WED SEP 30
Morning – Canoe on Lake Louise or head to Banff. Take time to relax. Drive to Calgary YYC (approx. 1.5 hours from Banff, 2 hours from Lake Louise) – flight departs at 18:00.
Package for 2 adults includes:
– 3+1 FREE nights Banff Springs Hotel:
FAIRMONT QUEEN – CLASSIC ACCOMMODATION LOCATED THROUGHOUT RESORT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS, APPROX 250 SQ FT
– 2+1 FREE nights Jasper Park Lodge:
FAIRMONT QUEEN – LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, PATIO, CABIN VIEW, APPROX 275 SQ FT
– 1 night Chateau Lake Louise:
FAIRMONT QUEEN HILLSIDE VIEW, COZY ACCOMMODATION – 165 SQ FT
– 9-day car rental with UNLIMITED Kms (Toyota Matrix or similar)
– 9-day GyPSy guide rental
– Banff Gondola
– Lake Louise – buffet lunch and sightseeing gondola
– 3-hour horseback ride (THU SEP 24 – 9am)
– Snowcoach onto Athabasca glacier
– Jasper Tramway
Total Discounted Package Price for 2 adults: CDN$2,788 ($1,394 per person). This rate includes all taxes and is what you would pay.
To book, contact rocky-peak Holidays direct. Rates and availability are subject to change.