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Overview
What Can You See and Do Within A Two-Hour Drive from Calgary?
The city of Calgary is surrounded by some of the most spectacular and varied landscapes in the world. These include the fantastically shaped badlands of Drumheller, the sublime ranchlands of Millarville, the rolling hills of Rumsey, the cottonwood forests of Lethbridge, the prairies and pelicans of Brooks, and the foothills of Pincher Creek, to name a few.
This revised and updated edition of Day Trips from Calgary now features several brand new trips, including a superb new $25-million Aboriginal facility (Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park) and a National Historic Site that commemorates a fascinating Mormon agricultural village. There's also much more detailed information about great places to grab a coffee or a bite to eat.
Day Trips from Calgary is the must-have resource for families, seniors, avid naturalists, and anyone interested in embarking on a little weekend or afternoon adventure.
Synopsis
Calgary lies at the heart of southern Alberta's most spectacular landscape, a landscape that includes the fantastically shaped hoodoos of Drumheller and the mountains of Kananaskis country. Now in full colour, this completely updated and expanded edition of the regional bestseller Day Trips from Calgary is an insider's handbook to discovering the best routes and destinations within a two-hour drive of the city. Locals and tourists alike need only a tank of gas, a road map, and perhaps a picnic lunch and a pair of hiking shoes to make the most of Bill Corbett's insightful guide. Written to entice Calgary residents and visitors into considering all directions of the compass when embarking on a day trip from the city, Day Trips from Calgary covers all the territory travellers will find useful.