SPOUSEPITALITY
Welcome to Calgary!
We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us. Our trips have been planned to give you a variety of Calgary experiences at a reasonable fee.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday breakfast will be served in the Hyatt's Atrium from 7:30 until 8:30. The Atrium Room has been booked for our use during the conference (7:30 AM to 5.00 PM). Coffee will be available during the day.
Monday, May 4 - City of Calgary 8:50 - 3:30 Lunch included
Tuesday, May 5 - Canmore/Banff Lunch included
Wednesday, May 6 - Art of Travel Journaling, supplies included
Monday, May 4
8:50-11:15 Historical Walking Tour of Calgary
Calgary is steeped in the excitement and the lore of the Old West. Stephen Avenue teams with ghosts of Cowboys, cattle barons, Aboriginal people, oil and gas czars and red-coated Mounties.
In 1875, the North West Mounted Police (Mounties) were ordered to establish a fort in the vicinity of the Bow River named Fort Calgary from the Gaelic meaning, "clear running water". You will be introduced to the city's early landmarks and the forces that shaped our city. A tour guide will accompany each group of eight. The route is flat, accessible and led by an enthusiastic retiree.
11:30-12:45 Lunch at Red Water Grill
Take the C Train (LRT) 3 stops to Stampede Grounds to
1:15-2:15 Grain Museum
Agriculture was an important force in the settlement and resulting development of the Canadian West. The grain industry continues to be an important force in our economy. Our guide(s) will tell the evolution of grains and their industry using working models, artifacts, demonstrations and video.
Walk 3 blocks.....
2:30-3:00 Callebaut Chocolate Tour
Any visit to Calgary is incomplete without a sampling of the gourmet chocolates crafted by Bernard Callebaut.
Walk 3 blocks to the Stampede LRT and return to the Hyatt.
SUPER TUESDAY, May 5
8:30 Bus departs
9:30 Tour of the Rocky Mountain Soap Co's factory in the mountain community of Canmore. Handmade skin care products using essential oils, grains & berries are their specialty.
11:00 Sulfur Mountain Gondola
1:00 Lunch at the Rimrock, overlooking the Bow River valley
2:00 Visit Bow Falls, drive by view of Banff Springs Hotel
2:30-5:30 Shopping Main Street Banff (free time)
5:30 Depart for Canmore Silvertip Resort
Wednesday May 6
9:00-12:00 Introduction to Travel Journaling with internationally renowned artist and educator Jean Pederson. No previous artistic skills required. Please meet in the Atrium.
Portable watercolours, brush, palettes, techno liners, "f" pencil, eraser and journal supplied for you to take away on your next trip.
Stillwater Spa
For those of you interested in using the Hyatt's Stillwater Spa, appointments should be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance to avoid disappointment.