The Rockies Tours & Transportation

14/12/2024

Check out the CPKC Holiday Train In Calgary tonight!

“The CPKC holiday train is preparing to hit the road for another year of fundraising across Canada and the next week, with several stops planned in Calgary and throughout southern Alberta.
The train will kick off its annual holiday journey on Nov. 21 and finish its route on Dec. 20. The tour raises money and food for foodbanks.”

The holiday train is scheduled be in Calgary at the Anderson C-Train Station between 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. on Dec. 14.”

Also coming to Banff and Canmore on Dec. 15

* Cochrane: Provincial Building between Fourth Avenue and Second Avenue at 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
* Stoney Nakoda: Morley Trading Post at 4:25 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
* Canmore: Railway pedestrian crossing on 10th Street, behind Save On Foods at 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
* Banff: Banff Railway Station, 327 Railway Avenue at 7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

11/12/2024

Check out the Banff Snow Day Festival for 2025
https://www.banfflakelouise.com/events/snowdays

Every January, Banff and Lake Louise comes alive with the vibrant SnowDays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into a winter wonderland, showcasing larger-than-life snow sculptures, while Lake Louise dazzles with its stunning ice sculptures during Ice Magic. The thrill of skijoring electrifies the atmosphere, with excited onlookers lining Banff Avenue to catch the action. Don’t miss the lively Play Zone, Bear Street Hub and evenings at SnowNights where even more exciting experiences await .m

Fall in love with the snowiest days of the year at SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise.

09/12/2024

Make your booking at www.therockiestours.ca and take advantage of an extra 10% discount on your next one way trip between Calgary and Banff/Lake Louise with Promo Code: TRTT10PROMO

Experience breathtaking scenic views while traveling to Banff, Lake Louise, and Calgary with our trusted airport shuttle service. Forget about the hassle of driving or relying on rideshare apps like Uber. Book your comfortable and convenient ride today for a stress-free journey.

28/09/2024

Today, while on our way to pickup clients for their trip from Banff to Calgary Airport, I got to enjoy the early morning of seeing a herd of these magnificent animals crossing the road!

25/09/2024

Environment Canada said Chinook winds are poised to pack a punch on Wednesday.

A wind warning was issued from the U.S. border, north along the foothills to the Hinton and Edson areas, and includes communities such as Canmore, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, Fort MacLeod and Nordegg.

Damaging gusts to 80-100 km/h or more are possible Wednesday afternoon.

“The upper ridge that has been bringing us this late-season heat will start to break down on Wednesday and a low-pressure system will move into central Alberta,” Global News meteorologist Tiffany Lizee said.

20/09/2024

There have been 2 recent Bear attacks in the last month in parts of Alberta. Remember they are preparing for hibernation, and are very protective as well. I would recommend viewing this program at the following website to help protect yourself and your family if your planning to go on hikes:

This public awareness program aims to reduce conflict between bears and people.

06/09/2024

Today at Bow Falls and the next 10 day Forecast for Banff, Alberta!

We hope you enjoy your beautiful vacation!

Currently 26 Celsius @ 2 pm

03/09/2024

Travel Insurance!!!

Many of you want to save money by not purchasing travel insurance!!! I am going to tell you with the utmost conviction and emphasis that the Airlines in Canada are not reliable nor dependable on refunds or cancellations.

So BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE, while nothing may happen on your trip, is it worth losing your hard earned money that you work hard to earn for your vacation all year?

Spend the extra dollars on Travel Insurance so that you are not out thousands of hard earned dollars! Check your credit cards full travel insurance coverage!

For example: Clients of ours had their portion of the Rocky Mountaineer for their trip interrupted by the rail strike. The company was going to send them on a $120 bus ride to their final destination vs the $4-5000 per person they spent on the train, and also the Rocky Mountaineer was refusing to refund them any of the money they paid, because of the terms and conditions in the contract of which a union strike was one of them for no refund. They had to call us to drive them back from Banff, so they could fly to Vancouver instead of taking the train.

22/08/2024

Admins please delete if this is not permitted, but I am asking all Canadian Residents in BC and Alberta to sign this petition to the Canadian Government regarding HWY 1 twinning of the remaining 40 km for safety of our people and the tourists visiting our beautiful parks.

Petition to the House of Commons

Whereas:

The Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) in Yoho National Park is under federal jurisdiction for maintenance, upgrades, and safety;
Average daily traffic volume in Yoho National Park reaches at least 7,500 vehicles per day; and
The Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) through Yoho National Park is one of the most dangerous sections of highway in Canada for humans (nine people killed in motor vehicle incidents in 2022) and wildlife.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:

1) Provide the funding to "twin" Highway 1 through Yoho National Park, upgrading it from a two-lane highway to a four-lane highway, in order to increase safety for the growing number of vehicles that use this highway for travel and commerce; and

2) Provide funding to create wildlife overpasses/underpasses and fencing along Highway 1 through Yoho National Park while "twinning" construction of Highway 1 occurs to ensure the safety of wildlife and people along the highway.

19/08/2024

Jasper National Park remains closed indefinitely as re-entry limited to residents, business owners

RCMP continue to patrol the townsite, outsiders will be turned away

13/08/2024

Please use safe practices when hiking!! Try to hike with a partner if you are able, and if you are hiking alone, make sure someone knows where you are and are going?

“Hiker reported missing in Kananaskis Country found dead

RCMP told Global News the initial investigation suggests the Calgary man died as a result of a fall from height.”

13/08/2024

Nice and clear today in Lake Louise at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise!

02/08/2024

On my way to pick of clients this morning, I spotted this magnificent and beautiful sight in the town of Banff in someone yard eating breakfast!!! ❤️

02/08/2024

Tourism officials in Banff and Lake Louise, Alta., are reminding visitors that those mountain towns are open for business as Jasper National Park remains closed due to wildfires.

25/07/2024

If you are visiting Alberta, Canada, DO NOT start any Campfires! We are under a PROVINCE WIDE FIRE BAN! Do not ruin our beautiful country with your ignorance.

Obey our laws please!

If you can’t obey our laws, you are impacting others enjoyment of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, our livelihoods, and homes.

We welcome you to visit if you can obey our laws! ❤️

On Sunday, July 21 around 9am, Parks Canada fire crews responded to a report of a small wildfire in Banff National Park, near the Johnson Lake Day-Use Area. This fire is believed to have been caused by an illegal campfire started along Johnson Lake Trail. Luckily, the fire was reported early in the morning and our fire crew members were able to action quickly and extinguish the fire before it spread out of control.

❗️ This is a very serious reminder to locals and visitors that having a fire during a fire ban is not only illegal (you will face a fine of up to $25,000) but you are putting people and the national park at risk.

Remember: Friends don’t let friends start illegal campfires. 🔥 Human-caused wildfires are 100% avoidable. You don’t want to be the reason a serious wildfire is started; respect the current fire ban and keep our first responders and communities safe. If you see someone having a campfire anywhere in Banff National Park during a fire ban, report it immediately to Banff Dispatch (403) 762-1470.

☀️ Sunny weather and dry temperatures are expected to keep the fire danger rating extreme through the week. Wildfires can start easily under these conditions, and we all have a role to play to avoid human-caused wildfires. For more information: https://ow.ly/lXvw50SHHN5

24/07/2024

You can view air quality, wildfire status, and road conditions at the links below.

You can monitor for air quality here: https://www.iqair.com/ca/canada/alberta/banff

You can monitor for wildfires here: https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status

You can monitor for road conditions here: https://roadreports.ama.ab.ca

Just be flexible with your plans, I’ve posted alternatives:

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for choosing our beautiful Province for your travel plans and including it in your bucket lists♥️ We have a beautiful province filled with prairies 🌾, mountains 🏔️, lakes/rivers 💦, forests 🌲, wildlife 🦬, parks 🍁, and even dinosaurs (well what’s left of ‘em 😀)🦕.

Progressively we are experiencing more and more fire activity due to severe weather conditions and sadly this is impacting our most precious spaces. Keep in mind Alberta is a vastly HUGE land mass and so if an impacted area is no longer an option, we have many more offerings.

Right now Jasper is off the table but our mountain areas of Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis and Rocky Mountain House are open.

Other areas in southern Alberta (close to Calgary) you can explore include (but not limited to):

Waterton Park (including your Banff Park pass) https://mywaterton.ca
Drumheller https://traveldrumheller.com
The Foothills https://www.travelalberta.com/places-to-go/albertas-regions/foothills
Heads Smashed In Buffalo Jump 🦬
https://headsmashedin.ca

Of course the City of Calgary is filled with adventures https://www.visitcalgary.com/things-to-do/stories-from-calgary/calgary-attractions?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TCAL+-+TTD+-+Regional+-+Generic+-+Google+-+Search&utm_term=calgary%20attractions&utm_content=Calgary+Attractions-Exact&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADzEIXlnkvf_xQpa5SCfGxDCFFi2B&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkIbrosm9hwMVxh6tBh23nge1EAAYAiAAEgK-GvD_BwE and don’t forget to stop in my personal favourite spot Edworthy Park along the Bow River with a stop in https://angelscafe.ca

If you expand your itinerary and venture north you can also visit Elk Island and take in the Bison 🦬, hike and explore the lakes https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/elkisland. Or visit Métis Crossing and experience our Indigenous roots https://metiscrossing.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb

If you come during August 17/18 be sure to put Open Farm Days on your list where you can explore farms around every area in Alberta https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ofd-2024&utm_content=brand&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAoxaRjPFb1EbcrfYY--FuQcO0yHDe&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx_Xhnsi9hwMVtBqtBh0_6QQiEAAYASAAEgL29vD_BwE Alberta is after all, farm country and our prairies are so peaceful and mesmerizing 🌾

Thank you, you are all amazing and I love seeing your posts of pictures and experiences, keep them coming! ♥️

Meet your rural neighbours in this province-wide open house. Visit farms, try unique culinary experiences, share stories & see demonstrations.

24/07/2024

Regarding the impact of forest fires, air quality, and evacuations of Jasper.

It is a stressful time for everyone.

We will do our best accommodate and adjust our clients bookings and rebooking to the best of our ability within our schedule.

We also will be flexible in our cancellation and refund policies for our clients who are impacted by the evacuation and forest fires.

Please also be patient with us as we try to fit yours and others rebooking’s into our schedule.

Best Regards,
The Rockies Tours and Transportation Inc.