ARRIVING IN CALGARY EARLY?
Discover the history and beauty of this remarkable city by signing up for one of the following adventures! Tours can be booked through your online registration, beginning in February 2013.
Sunday, June 16
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
BANFF ADVENTURE
$ 128.00 + TAX
Supported by: American Lighting Association
Travel to the majestic mountains - only one hour west of Calgary. Your guide will provide full commentary as you leave the city, pass through rolling foothills, and drive into the beautiful Canadian Rockies. At the town of Banff, enjoy a guided tour of the area including a ride up the Banff Gondola for a panoramic 360o view. Other highlights are the hoodoos - shaped by centuries of wind, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Drive that overlooks the splendour of the Bow River Valley. There will be free time to explore Banff and enjoy lunch at one of many local restaurants.
This adventure includes:
Licensed guide
Private Transportation
National Park User Fee
Banff Gondola Admission
Driver Gratuity
Dress: Sweater and light jacket, walking shoes required.
9:00 am - 11:30 am
HORSEBACK RIDING ADVENTURE
$ 88.00 + TAX
Supported by: Southwire Canada Company
Trade your deadlines and schedules for fresh mountain air, the slow rolling stride of a good horse, and a trail that leads you to one spectacular view after another. Located just outside the city, this ranch is nestled in the beautiful foothills and prairies surrounding southern Calgary. Whether you are a seasoned rider or just a curious beginner, you can earn your spurs the easy way while enjoying the magnificent natural surroundings of the majestic Canadian Rockies.
This adventure includes:
Private Transportation
Professional guide
45-minute Horseback Ride
Driver Gratuity
Dress: This is a rain or shine event, so dress for the weather. Long pants or jeans and solid footwear, ideally with a small, flat heel (no more than 1 inch), are required. Running shoes are also acceptable, but they are not as safe as hiking boots. No shorts, sandals or flipflops allowed.
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
CANADA OLYMPIC PARK ADVENTURE
$ 60.00 + TAX
Supported by: Baker & Hostetler LLP
Visit Canada Olympic Park, home of the 1988 Winter Olympics. Check out the Olympic Track, Ski Jump Training Centre and incredible Freestyle Aerials & Moguls Course. This tour includes a visit to Canada's exciting and interactive Sports Hall of Fame! Visit the 12 galleries featuring 520 inducted sport legends from 60 sports and more than 1,000 artifacts. So much fun, you won't want to leave!!
This adventure includes:
Private Transportation
Admission to Winsport Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Driver Gratuity
GOLF
There are numerous golf courses around the city, offering a variety of challenges for golfers of all levels. Contact the hotel concierge for information about golfing options.
FOR COMPANIONS
CSA Group is pleased to offer optional tours for guests of conference attendees. Companions can join the following activities designed especially for them on both Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18.
Monday, June 17
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
KITCHEN PARTY - A CALGARY CULINARY EXPERIENCE
$ 175.00 + TAX
Supported by: Baker & McKenzie LLP and Mercer
Your reservation awaits! The Cookbook Company Cooks store and school is a culinary hub for Calgary. Established in 1984, the venue has grown to become a mecca for people who love to cook and eat great food. The idea is to emphasize the enjoyable part of cooking through time spent together in the kitchen and at the table. You have to eat - it may as well be interesting! At the CSA Kitchen Party, you will roll up your sleeves and prepare a delicious meal... then sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour! You can even pair your lunch with a great wine, available for purchase.
This experience includes:
Private Transportation
Gourmet lunch and tasting
Driver gratuity
Non-alcoholic beverages
Tuesday, June 18
8:30 am - Noon
HERITAGE PARK HISTORICAL VILLAGE
$ 75.00 + TAX
Step back in time and experience the old west in this fully operational town, where the buildings date back to the early 1900s. Visit with the friendly costumed townsfolk, enjoy a treat from the town bakery, and relive the past through a huge collection of working antiques and artifacts. You may also take a ride on the steam locomotive train, paddle wheel boat or antique Ferris wheel.
A guided tour is included of the park as well as the beautiful "Gasoline Alley" Museum, where you will learn about the promise, ingenuity and freedom the automobile had on the cultural and social development of western Canadians.
This experience includes:
Private Transportation
Heritage Park Admission
Guided Tour including Gasoline Alley Museum
Driver Gratuity