Itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1 – Saskatchewan to Brooks, AB
Start your journey early in the morning from Regina, Saskatchewan, picking up additional guest along our route. Ensure you have everything packed and ready for your adventure across Alberta. Visit Brooks Aqueduct, a remarkable historical landmark and a National and Provincial Heritage Site. Built in the early 1900s, it played a key role in the irrigation system that allowed farming to thrive in the region. The aqueduct offers impressive views and is a great spot for learning about the history of irrigation in Alberta. End your day with a short drive to Brooks, for an overnight stay.
Day 2 – Brooks to Drumheller
A day filled with natural beauty, history, and unique stops. First stop the Bassano Dam, a significant engineering landmark and a Provincial Heritage Site. Built in 1913, it played a crucial role in the development of irrigation systems in southern Alberta, and it offers stunning views and interpretive signs explaining its history. Next, drive to the small rural town of Rosebud, founded in 1885! An adorable community that feels a million miles away. Fresh air, beautiful scenery, and welcoming smiles at every turn. Enjoy a wonderful lunch before taking in a wonderful live performance at the Rosebud Theatre. After the performance take some time to walk along the quaint streets and visit locally owned shops and art galleries before heading to Drumheller for a two night stay.
Day 3 – Drumheller
Spend the morning exploring the Royal Tyrrell Museum, in Drumheller, one of the most renowned paleontology museums in the world, known for its impressive dinosaur exhibits. In the afternoon, head to the Passion Play site, located a short drive from Drumheller. The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is one of the largest outdoor theatrical performances in Canada and takes place in a natural amphitheater set against the beautiful landscape of the Badlands. Enjoy an outdoor performance that dramatizes the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The play is performed in a stunning open-air venue with live actors, elaborate costumes, and spectacular scenery, making for a deeply moving and immersive experience.
Day 4 – Drumheller to Stettler
Ready for another exciting day exploring the spectacular Alberta Badlands! Begin your day with a visit to the famous Hoodoos, one of the region's most iconic natural attractions. These remarkable sandstone pillars, sculpted by wind and water over thousands of years, create a dramatic landscape unlike anywhere else in Alberta. Stroll along the interpretive trails, take in the breathtaking scenery, and capture memorable photos of these fascinating geological formations. Next, travel to the historic Star Mine Suspension Bridge, commonly known as the Swinging Bridge. Spanning the Red Deer River, this pedestrian bridge offers panoramic views of the surrounding badlands and provides a unique perspective on the area's rich mining heritage. Continue your journey along the scenic 11 Bridges Road to the former coal-mining community of Wayne. Once a bustling town during Alberta's coal boom, Wayne experienced a dramatic decline following the collapse of the coal industry in the 1930s. Today, it is best known for the legendary Last Chance Saloon and the reportedly haunted Rosedeer Hotel, where you will stop to enjoy lunch and soak in the area's colourful history. This afternoon, enjoy the beautiful Alberta countryside as you travel north through the rolling landscapes toward Big Valley. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to browse local shops, explore the museums, and discover the charm of this historic community before sitting down to a delicious homestyle dinner. The day's highlight awaits as you board the historic Big Valley Steam Train. Step back in time and experience the romance of rail travel as the vintage locomotive winds through the scenic prairie countryside. Relax and enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere, picturesque views, and unforgettable memories as your rail journey concludes in Stettler.
Day 5 – Stettler to Fort Saskatchewan
Travel to Fort Saskatchewan, a historic city northeast of Edmonton. At the Fort Heritage Precinct, tour a recreated North-West Mounted Police fort and learn about the city’s history and development. Climb the bastion for views of the surrounding landscape, then step into the historic village to experience a 1902 classroom, early 20th-century settler life, and a 1920s doctor’s home. Continue exploring the city’s law-and-order heritage at the 1909 Courthouse and 1937 Warden’s Residence and discover how earlier generations shaped the region. This afternoon, experience Fort Saskatchewan’s modern side at The Fort Distillery. Tour the facility, learn about the distillation process, and sample handcrafted spirits made with locally sourced ingredients. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a relaxed Farewell Dinner to share memories, reflect on the journey’s highlights, and celebrate the friendships and experiences that made your Alberta adventure unforgettable.
Day 6 – Fort Saskatchewan to Home
Today, enjoy a relaxing drive with scenic views and the familiar wide-open spaces that Saskatchewan is known for! Bidding farewell to our newfound friends at various stops along the way.
Dates & Prices
Dates & PricesDouble Occupancy
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Triple Occupancy
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Single Occupancy
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Prices are per person and include all taxes and fees. Prices are in CAD.
Not included in price:
- Gratuities for Tour Director and Driver
- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
- Any personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Pre or post tour arrangements
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
Multi-Night Stay
Sometimes a day just isn't enough to take in all a place has to offer. Enjoy a Multi-night stay in Drumheller.
Included Meals
5 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners and 1 tasting are included.
Brooks Aqueduct
The Brooks Aqueduct is an impressive reinforced concrete structure over 3.1 kilometres in length featuring a large flume mounted on 20-metre high columns. The site also includes an inverted siphon that carried water under the CPR main line.
Bassano Dam
All the water delivered through the irrigation system of the Eastern Irrigation District is diverted from the Bow River at the Bassano Dam. The 1,200 irrigation farmers received their water through a system of 4,800 kilometers of canals and drains and thirteen internal storage reservoirs.
Rosebud Theatre & Lunch
Rosebud Theatre is a hidden gem that excels in combining delicious food, gracious hospitality, and professional live theatre and entertainment in a serene and peaceful river valley.
Royal Tyrell Museum
One of the most renowned paleontology museums in the world, known for its impressive dinosaur exhibits.
Canadian Badlands Passion Play
Enjoy an outdoor performance that dramatizes the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The play is performed in a stunning open-air venue with live actors, elaborate costumes, and spectacular scenery, making for a deeply moving and immersive experience
The Hoodoos
These tall, spire-shaped rock formations have been carved by erosion over thousands of years and are one of the most iconic sights in the area.
Star Mine Suspension Bridge
The historic pedestrian Suspension Bridge spans the Red Deer River and offers splendid views of the surrounding area.
11 Bridges Road
A stretch of road is especially famous for its scenic beauty, 11 bridges, and has a rich mining history.
Wayne Ghost Town
At one time Wayne was a thriving coal mining town, when the industry crashed in the 1930s, Wayne was reduced to nothing more than a few souls and remains that way.
Alberta Prairie Railway
The train ride is a fun, nostalgic experience that takes you back in time to the golden era of rail travel. Providing picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, concluding with a delicious homestyle dinner.
The Fort Distillery
Started in 2018, the Fort Distillery is a family-owned company that produces award winning spirits and treats people like family.
Fort Heritage Precinct
Enjoy a guided tour, gaining so many fascinating facts and insights into the history and development of Fort Saskatchewan.