We had so much fun on our one day Banff tour Our tour guide…read more Mr Dair was fantastic He was so knowledgeable helpful , kind and polite It was one of the best one day tour that I have ever done I really enjoyed it Banff was gorgeous and our group were all so nice and happy I definitely recommend this tour company for your travels

My husband and I booked this day tour because we only had two days in Calgary and wanted a chance…read moreto visit Banff. We are so glad we did and feel that this was the best way to experience a ton of spots in/around Banff in one day. We got picked up and dropped off directly at our hotel, which was super convenient. The bus was on time + easy to identify. Bus was clean, decent temp, & charging ports are provided. Our host Murray was so friendly and knowledgeable. He shared geographic, cultural, and other info on the drive to/from Banff. We first stopped at two different lakes/view point. Once in Banff, we were given 1.5 hours to shop and eat. We made the most of it! Lake Morraine & Louise were are fav stops! We had about 45 mins to an hour at each. The drive back takes 2.5 hours. We visited all the Banff hot spots and got great photos. It was nice meeting everyone on our bus. Being with the tour company, you don't have to worry about parking, permits, etc! Highly recommend booking if you want to see Banff in a day cost/time efficiently without worry!

Returning to DCA from a 14-day rail trip across the United States that began in Washington's Union…read moreStation and continued to Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Jasper and Banff. Amtrak Vacations arranged my transportation from Banff to Calgary, where I would be staying at the Delta Hotel that's on site at the airport. My arrival on the day before my return flight allowed me to explore the airport. The place is clean, signs are clear and helpful, the restrooms were well maintained, and security was efficient - not more than 10 minutes to clear for a flight that would leave around 8 a.m. There's an airport lounge (Aspire) that recognized my Priority Pass, and there were multiple options for meals apart from the lounge.

YYC airport is the closest airport if you're planning to go to Banff or Canmore. It's roughly an…read morehour away from Banff so plan accordingly when you arrive/depart. I'm from the US so I believe my gate was either 15 or 16 for arrivals. If you're renting a car at this airport and you're a US traveler, please note that you'll have a long walk to get to the car rental section which is near gate 7. I want to say I walked for at least 12-15 minutes to get from the arrival gate to gate 7. Departing was pretty quick and easy too. I traveled through American Airlines and found the kiosks to be far more streamlined when checking in versus going up to the counter. From there I went straight through the security and customs line. I was impressed with how smooth that went. Everything was 100% automated and checking in my bags through security while going through the scanners was a breeze. The staff on hand were friendly and moved passengers along with efficiency. As for departure dining, the food options at YYC are mediocre. It was lunch time and I ended up getting a nacho bowl at Mi Casa. It was decent, pricing was ok however it tasted commercial more than anything. I just wasn't wowed. The free Wi-Fi in this airport has good signal with several charging ports at the gates. If I ever find myself coming back to visit Calgary, I wouldn't hesitate to fly through YYC.

AirSprint is an amazing private aviation business! The service is immaculate! The ride is…read moreabsolutely fantastic! They are all so nice to you ALL THE TIME!!! 10/10

Excellent introduction to Calgary. The guides were well-informed and did a great job in leading…read more Calgary is a beautiful place and Toonie Tours' 3-hour biking adventure was a great way to experience it.

First, our guide, Kaitlin, was great. Her knowledge of Calgary's history, culture, architecture and…read moreother aspects was invaluable. She planned enough stops to present the information.

We've visited COP various times over the past few years. We tried luge, sports hall of fame and…read moretoday we took to the snow tube park. I called ahead to inquire and we were directed to overflow parking. Within 7 minutes, a free shuttle picked us up to take us to the main lodge where there was a large line up for tickets. It moved quickly and we had our cards in hand within 15 min. We walked to the tube park to pick up our tubes and used our cards to get through a gate that leads to a walking conveyor sort of like those moving walkways at the airport. The conveyor took us up the hill where 5-6 tube lanes were open each with an attendant. The hardest part is navigating past all the people who bunch up at the first 3 lanes rather than walk a few extra feet to lanes 8 or 9. We asked if they were allowing doubles or triples where we could go down as a family of 3 holding on to each other's tubes, but due to extremely icy conditions and the speed travelled, we were only allowed Single rides. There are black mats to slow you down and bumpers to catch you from crashing at the bottom. We even tried a spin where the attendant will push you with a twist so you'll go the entire way down in a spiral. It was hard to stand up after that, so I only did the spin once! We were there about 2.5-3 hours and were exhausted after 7 runs. Definitely going again!

As the eensiest Skihill in western Canada, Canada Olympic Park (COP) even manages to be located…read morewithin city limits. Like many people who grew up in Calgary, I took lessons here when I was little, and then in 6th grade when everyone went on a ski trip. It felt a lot bigger then. The Park itself is actually pretty comprehensive - the regular runs, the bunny hill, and the board park are just a tiny part of it. They have bobsleds on which you can do bobsled runs, and ski jump towers, and a decent route of cross-country ski trails. The lodge is pretty nice. They have some of the best fries and hot cocoa that I've tried from any ski hill around. The rental shop is decent and fast, and very comprehensive. And the gear shop isn't bad either. They do make their own snow. It isn't unusual to glance over as you drive by and see the snow-makers on at full blast. Made snow packs more easily and gets icy faster, but let's face it: a tumble here isn't going to take you very far. It's obvious just by looking at it that COP is not for seasoned skiiers. There are mountains an hours drive away with countless runs on varied terrain. But that's not what it's supposed to be. It's more of a training hill. This is the place I would take a new skiier or snowboarder or a kid, a place where they would actually enjoy themselves. It's also a good place to go and get some practise runs in if you don't have the time to make it out of the city. So I say: Long Live COP and skiing in Calgary!

Amazing tour company! I called them at the last minute, because a previous tour company (Banff Day…read moreTours - DO NOT USE) bailed on me 48 hours before my tour. They were extremely professional, kind and accommodating. Manny was my private tour guide and he was wonderful. Showed up on time and was kind and super informative about the area. I highly recommend both him and this company. I will use them again!!

My wife and I booked a private tour in lieu of trying to navigate Banff and Lake Louise on our own…read more This turned out to be an outstanding choice. Jobo met us at our hotel at 8 o'clock sharp and from there we spent the entire day seeing the wonders of the nearby mountains. We saw more in one day than I could have managed in three days, all without being rushed at all. It pays to have someone who is intimately familiar with the area as your guide. Although the information on the signage was more than sufficient, Jobo provided additional color regarding each of the stops. Jobo was very friendly, courteous, and it was an absolute pleasure to be in his company. The vehicle was very clean, stocked with ample water, and very well-maintained. I highly recommend ABest Transport and Tour Services Inc, and their "rider driven" philosophy, which Jobo exemplified. The next time that we are on holiday in Calgary, we know who we will contact for a tour.

We have started and finished our camping season here for the passed 3 years. Even in the spring…read moresnow.... Friendly staff, and very well maintained grounds and clean bathrooms. A small fee for the showers, and laundry on site, as well and a dump station. They are pet friendly, with a city run off leash area right beside the grounds. They are close to downtown Cochrane and a short drive to Calgary and Banff. Nice bike paths and the sports center is right outside the gates.

This is suck a nice place. Everywhere in the campground very clean. We are stay here for a month…read more$945(per night $43). Had free wifi and you can pay more data. Bathroom very clean $2 for shower. Also Washing machine very clean $3 per machine 25 minutes for wash. 50 minutes for dry. I am very impressed with walking tail. Because the campground near river very nice. All staff here very friendly also. Love this place.

I literally had 12 hours to explore Calgary and found this gem near by where I was staying prior to…read moreheading to the airport. The retro style of the cruisers are adorable. The owner was absolutely lovely and amazing and recommended a scenic route to the Peace Bridge and along the river. There are group tours available. This was absolutely the best way to enjoy the city. Highly recommend it.

Reworks Upcycle Shop is like a DIY Pinterest board in the form of a real local business... except…read morethe products are actually amazing quality because professionals made them and not me! And if we wanna talk local, more than half their products are made in Canada and 99% from North America. We're talking indestructible messenger bags made out of used seat belts that go as far as to tell you what kind of car they were salvaged from. I stumbled across Reworks without a clue what to expect, wound up doing a good chunk of my Christmas shopping here, and will be back to do a tonne more! Here's what I found: - Purses made from pop can tabs creating a high quality aluminum chainmaille. ( I bought 2 of 'em) - Bottle openers from used bicycle chains. (I hope someone buys me one ;) ) - Bowls from used bike chains...actually, there's a lot of bicycle culture reflected in this store, which I think makes it all the more cool. The owner is a true bicycle fan and her store takes my lifelong love of bikes and brings it into the rest of my lifestyle with style. Used license plate clutches, bike tire belts, wine and beer bottle serving trays, chandeliers and everything. I imagine the product selection at Reworks changes often to keep reclaimed fresh, but even if all the awesome things I've mentioned no longer exist by the time you read my review, you'll still be able to expect high quality and unbelievably creative local products here. If you've ever uttered the term "shabby chic" you need to check this place out.